Saturday, July 23, 2011

Glass Classes for my Trixie Kitty

"Glass for Trixie Kitty" Party - In this short workshop session, I invite you and a few friends over to play with glass. My poor kitty, Trixie has bad genetics, and nearly all of her teeth need to come out.
If the teeth don't come out, her jawbone may get infected. Then, there's risk that her jaw could break. Wish there was an easier fix. We even brushed her teeth for the last year. Didn't help. She's plaque free, but her gums are receding :(
It's expensive... Come have some fun and help me pay for my kitty's comfort.

My studio can accommodate 2-8 people comfortably. My kiln shelf is 20" x 20". $100 to fill it all up. $25 per quarter (10" x 10"). I provide all the fusible glass scrap you could need. 2-3 hour session depending on how long you decide to play! Contact me to find a time for your group!
Head on over to my website to select a date: My Classes Page.





Saturday, July 16, 2011

Pattern Bar In Pictures

Cutting strips of glass on the Morton Portable Glass Shop

Arranging the strips into a pattern
Dams arranged in the kiln to prevent glass from spilling into the interior of the kiln
Four pattern bars with patterns and one random bar at top.

Slicing the pattern bars with a wet tile saw and a special diamond blade from HIS Glassworks



Trixie Kitty helping with the layout of the random pattern bar pieces


Sample pattern bar tiles
"Loom Woven Rug" 2011

Friday, July 15, 2011

Sculptural Stained Glass Mirror Project Complete

Remember this post from February? Yeah, neither did I, apparently! I began documenting the process of creating this fabulous mirror for the "Stars Are Out" gala supporting the Memories in the Making art program for the The Independence House (a care facility in Lincoln, Nebraska) and the Nebraska Alzheimer Association. Then, I got really busy with about a hundred other things all at once!

Well, I'm happy to say that the mirror turned out fabulously...
At the Artists' Reception with my mirror
(photograph by Julie Lemons)

I was able to get a photograph of the mirror before letting it go to get auctioned off. The gala was a success and a lot of fun, to boot! My husband tagged along and my friend, Julie took a great photo of the both of us:)

 



Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Fused Glass Class at the LUX - Spring 2011



Finally got around to making a little video short/slideshow showing our spring fused glass class at the LUX Center for the Arts. Everyone had a great time and can't wait to do it again...after summer vacations are over!