It’s been awhile since we checked in over at the Corning Museum of Glass. They always have cool exhibits and events, so if you reside on the east coast or you’re headed that way, check it out. Some of … Read More...
Sally Prasche – Glass Artist
Her specialty is borosilicate glass. Her work is gorgeous. And to watch her work…she makes it look so easy. Now if you’ve played around at the torch with boro on even the smallest scale you know it’s not easy. But … Read More...
Josiah McElheny – Glass Artist
I’ve been watching a pbs series called Art21 and last night saw this artist, Josiah McElheny profiled. He’s a trained glass blower that creates installation pieces with the glass he blows. It’s not about functional art which is what most … Read More...
Frantz Art Glass Newsletter Blog
Everyone that loves glass needs multiple places to go for good solid information. If you do lampwork Frantz Art Glass is one of those places. Mike Frantz gets the glass for all of us to make beads with. So that’s … Read More...
The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet – So Much Glass News!!
I wandered over to The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet because I saw an article that I thought would be interesting for all of you. And then I kept scrolling…and there were so many articles I’m just going to point you … Read More...
Bullseye BE Con Pictures!
Over at Flickr there’s a set of pictures from BE Con. I know I got pretty excited going through them. Got to relive the experience a bit. Check it out if you’re curious what we experienced. There’s even a video … Read More...
BE Con – Another Perspective…from Cynthia Morgan
I’m wandering around Facebook, making friends and looking for interesting tidbits to share with all of you. Now you all know I’ve been very Bullseyecentric (word?). I’d apologize but I’m still riding high from BE Con. So I’m sharing someone … Read More...
Back from Bullseye BE Con!!!
Just got back from Bullseye’s conference, BE Con in Portland and I could stand not to drive for a little bit…but I have to say that I just had the most wonderful weekend full of glass and great speakers and … Read More...
Glassfest in Corning – This Weekend!!
It actually started today but you still have time to get there. It’s Glassfest in Corning, NY. If you haven’t been to Corning for a glass adventure you really need to go. There are exhibits and demonstrations and tours and … Read More...
Check out the New Video at Coating by Sandberg – All about Dichroic Glass
Over at the Coating by Sandberg web site is a brand new video giving the viewer a tour of the facilities. This is so cool. If you haven’t seen the inside workings of CBS you will be very fascinated. You’ll … Read More...
Dante Marioni at Bullseye Gallery
Dante Marioni’s work is so lovely. Perfect in so many ways. He’s been blowing glass forever and his skill is perfect. There’s that word again. But it’s true. He’s the current show at Bullseye Gallery in Portland and he has … Read More...
Field Trip to Corning Museum of Glass – Happy Earth Day!
On Facebook the Corning Museum posted a video of Josh Simpson making a 100 lb. planet paperweight that was commissioned as their 1000 paperweight. Amazing…but also, as I was visiting the Corning web site I saw so many other fun … Read More...
Rocky Mountain Graal with Robert Mickelsen
I saw this post on Facebook by Cindy Brown and Dave Winship about a class at Glasscraft in Colorado with Robert Mickelsen and had to let all of you know. Look at the goblets in that picture. Awesome. And there’s … Read More...
A Great View of Glass Craft and Bead Expo from Linda Steider
Another quick post…just found this link for a blog about the Glass Craft and Bead Expo experience written by Linda Steider of Steider Studios. Bullseye had a post about it on Facebook. It’s got pictures and commentary that I … Read More...
Dale Chihuly – Three Videos to Watch…
Over on the PBS page there’s a listing for the documentary Chihuly Fire and Ice. Well, on that page there is also three separate videos you can watch right there. A great way to get to know Dale Chihuly, … Read More...
Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Las Vegas Starts Tomorrow!
Glass Craft and Bead Expo’s show starts tomorrow at South Point casino in Las Vegas. If you love glass you need to stop by. It’s all about glass and tools and classes (which did start a couple of days ago) … Read More...
Kosta Boda Art Hotel Opens in Sweden
Sweden is famous for its art glass from the houses of Kosta, Boda and Orrefors. The area of Sweden where these art glass factories are is Smaland, which is also where Pippi Longstocking is from. In that area there are … Read More...
Couple of Things from The Museum of Glass
Here are a couple items of note from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. First I think you should all subscribe to their You Tube Channel so you can see great videos about glass and the artists that create … Read More...
Glass Craft & Bead Expo
It’s that time of year again…well soon, that is. Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas is coming. This year it’s being held March 30th – April 3rd, again at South Point Hotel and Casino. If you haven’t gone … Read More...
Tucson Glass Festival
April 8-10, 2011 I know you’ll be attending the Tucson Glass Festival, right. I know I want to go. There will be parties and glass…and demos or glass…and glass art and glass…don’t you want to go? Check out their … Read More...