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Art, Fused Glass, Home Decor

Sips of Joy: Handcrafted Fused Glass Dishes & Stirrers for FestiviTea

Sips of Joy: Handcrafted Fused Glass Dishes & Stirrers for FestiviTea

I’ve shared several posts in the past about FestiviTea and the custom fused glass pieces I create for their lovely shop. These newest tea bag holders and stirrers are especially close to my heart because I screen printed each one by hand—layering delicate designs onto the glass before firing. It’s […]

by × May 11, 2025 × 0 comments

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Two Classes, Endless Creativity: Flowers, Dragonflies, and More!

Two Classes, Endless Creativity: Flowers, Dragonflies, and More!

For this post, I’m combining two classes into one, simply because I didn’t have enough photos from each individual class, too busy teaching. The first class included Brenda and Cindy — their liability forms and free gifts are shown in the top row of photos. Since Brenda doesn’t wear jewelry, […]

by × April 27, 2025 × 0 comments

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A Day of Art and Friendship: Private Fused Glass Class

A Day of Art and Friendship: Private Fused Glass Class

In addition to my regularly scheduled open classes, where individuals or pairs can sign up, I also offer private fused glass classes for groups — usually up to five people. What this means is that you and two to four of your friends can schedule a special private session at […]

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Creating Memories in Glass: My First Parent and Child Fused Glass Class

Creating Memories in Glass: My First Parent and Child Fused Glass Class

Yes, another amazing and fun fused glass class — but this one was extra special! I had been asked to teach a parent and child class, something I had been a little nervous about for quite some time.Because glass can cut, I’ve always been very cautious about teaching children. Safety […]

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A Class including Crosses to Sculptures: A Joyful Day of Fused Glass Art

A Class including Crosses to Sculptures: A Joyful Day of Fused Glass Art

This special fused glass class took place at the end of March and is one of my favorite formats — a “choose your project” class, where students get to pick the project that speaks to them most! As always, I had my liability forms ready at sign-in. (After all, it’s […]

by × April 27, 2025 × 0 comments

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From Vision to Bloom: Cindy’s Beautiful Fused Glass Flower!

From Vision to Bloom: Cindy’s Beautiful Fused Glass Flower!

One of my wonderful students, Cindy, who has taken a few classes with me before, came to me with a big idea — she wanted to create a large, fused glass flower! This was a major project — not just because of its size, but also because of the many […]

by × April 27, 2025 × 0 comments

Fused Glass, Home Decor

The Art of Transformation – A Tale of Three Vases

The Art of Transformation – A Tale of Three Vases

One of the things I love most about working with fused glass is its flexibility. If a piece doesn’t turn out the way I envisioned—or if inspiration strikes after the kiln has cooled—I can simply re-fire it and transform it into something entirely new. That freedom is part of the […]

by × April 13, 2025 × 0 comments

Commercial, Fused Glass

Custom Black Amenity Fused Glass Dishes for Hotels

Custom Black Amenity Fused Glass Dishes for Hotels

This month, I received an order for 75 black amenity fused glass dishes. I love receiving custom production orders like these, especially for hotels and restaurants. But, believe it or not, black dishes can be a bit challenging. One time, when I made them, two dishes ended up with my […]

by × April 3, 2025 × 0 comments

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I'm going to the Glass Expo

I’m going to the Glass Expo

I’ve been creating glass since 2008. I’ve taken some amazing trips to see glass; Bullseye (with great friends), Tanya at AAE Glass (several times), Bob Leatherbarrow in Salt Springs Island, Laurie Spray, Miriam Di Fori, Craig Mitchell Smith, Amanda Taylor, Patty Gray, Alice Gebhart, Cathy Claycomb, *no pictures albeit fabulous […]

by × March 22, 2025 × 0 comments

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April Fused Glass Classes

April Fused Glass Classes

For April I am conducting the following “your choice of fused glass project” classes. I’m not a big fan on everyone making the same thing so I let my students make a myriad of different fused glass projects including: votive, night light, art piece, plant stake, magnet, casting, jewelry, etc. […]

by × March 20, 2025 × 0 comments

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Fused Glass Easter Egg Class

Fused Glass Easter Egg Class

On 19 April at 2pm I will teach a Parent and Child (age 10 and up) Egg Class. Classes includes instruction, glass, tools, accessory glass, etc. Typically, classes are around 2 hours. No experience is necessary. Some of the supplies available for the egg class including vitrigraph, frit, dots, murrine, […]

by × March 20, 2025 × 0 comments

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Fused Glass March 2nd Class

Fused Glass March 2nd Class

This month I had a wonderful class with two talented students, which yes is less than my minimum of three students. I had a third student scheduled, but she dropped out and I didn’t have time to get a 3rd student and I didn’t want to punish my other two […]

by × March 16, 2025 × 2 comments

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Fused Glass Coral and Flower Class

Fused Glass Coral and Flower Class

In March I offered a fused glass coral and flower class. I had two advanced students sign up for the class. This class has several techniques that they could make including coral, lattice, lace, and even flowers. I had two advanced students take the class. What a fun and challenging […]

by × March 12, 2025 × 0 comments

Commercial, Fused Glass

White and Clear Production Fused Glass Dishes

White and Clear Production Fused Glass Dishes

This month I received an order for 50 white and clear soap dishes. I love getting orders for custom production fused glass dishes for hotels and restaurants. This is actually one of the most difficult soap dishes I make. because instead of 2 layers of glass I cut 5 for […]

by × March 8, 2025 × 0 comments