artVenture 2012 Fused Glass Plates

"Garden Plaid"

This year's group of Girl Scouts met me at Architectural GlassArts again for our fused glass collaborations. Girls age 8-16 years old participated, with most of the girls being in the 10-12 year old range.

artVenture Collaboration with the Girl Scouts

During the month of February, I was able to participate in a program with the Homestead Girl Scouts in Lincoln. I was once a Homestead Girl Scout myself, and would have loved to participated in an art program like this one!
I met with a group of sixteen girls on a Friday night. I explained the process of glass art, a bit about the considerations to keep in mind while working with glass, some safety information, and then they started working.
Together, we made four different collaborative pieces for the auction, then each girl got the chance to make a sun catcher and fused glass pendant to take home!


From the application..."artVenture is an annual art auction fundraiser for the Girl Scouts-Spirit of Nebraska Council A unique feature of the artVenture auction is the collaborative artwork created by local artists and area Girl Scouts working together. Girls learn a new skill, see how an artist works and collaborate with the artist and other Girl Scouts to create a piece of art for the auction. Artists get to demonstrate their skill and technique, expose future artists to a new medium, share what it means to be a working artist and have fun in the process!"

Black & White Platter, 8" x 8", Hannah, Tawny, Gracie and Elyssa

Green Platter, 8" x 8", Gracen, Annie, Sarah, and Madison

Black & White Coasters, 4" x 4" (set of 4), Allie, Julia, Anna, and Reagan

Red Platter, 8" x 8", Katelyn, Audrey, Mia, and Paige

The Homestead/Prairie Hills – Lincoln Auction will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from

3:00-5:00 pm at the Lied Center for Performing Arts (12th and R Street).

I'll see you there!