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...
Beautiful Murrini and Fusing by Milissa Montini
I’ve recently put one of my torches in the front area of my store so I can keep my butt up front. I have a tendency to hide in the back making stuff. Well I have to say I’ve been … 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...
Dig this Blenko…
I love Blenko Glass. It’s production glass with style. And check out this selection from the blog Mid-Centuria: Art, Design and Decor from Mid Century and Beyond…I’m in love!! What do you think. Are you a fan of Mid … Read More...
Make Your Own Glass Mobile!
I love this!! Make Your Own Glass Mobile. I saw this on Facebook through etsy Glass Artists and thought I should share it with you guys. I love this artist! Leah Pellegrini…she’s a Portland based glass artist that makes … Read More...
Wigwag from a Vitrigraph Pot!
I was playing here at The Glass Studio with some solo vitrigraph and I have to say I was delighted with the experience! For those of you not familiar with vitrigraph please check out iglasssolutions.com and learn all about it. … Read More...
Mosaic Madness? This is not madness!
The LA Times did a story on the “mosaic madness”, good madness we all agree, in the home of artists Jolino Bessera and his partner David Edward Byrd. Jolino has created the most wonderful mosaics throughout their house in Silverlake, … Read More...
Cool Classes at Vitrum Studio
A couple of great teachers are offering up their expertise over at Vitrum Studio. Catharine Newell and Richard Parrish each have very interesting classes scheduled. This was mentioned over at Bullseye’s forum, which is a great place for good … Read More...
Looking at Glass – A blog about art and architecture
Urban Glass’ blog Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet brought this blog, Looking at Glass, to my attention. The writer Patricia Linthicum, takes a focus on glass in architecture and some of the things she’s written about are absolutely stunning. One … Read More...
New Products from Bullseye!
I love Bullseye Glass but if you read this blog regularly then you already know that. So when they come out with new goodies to improve our glass lives I get a bit excited. As a lover of opaline glass, … Read More...
60th Anniversary of Corning Museum of Glass
Check out the Corning Museum of Glass’ web site to find out how you can help celebrate the museum’s 60th anniversary. How cool is that? They were established in 1951 and are planning a bunch of events throughout the year … Read More...
Emilio Santini – Italian Glass Artist in America
While looking around for something interesting to write today I found an article written about Emilio Santini, who is an exceptional glass artist and sculptor. The Corning Museum page on Facebook brought it to my attention. Go Corning…and go … Read More...
Classes at Bullseye Santa Fe Now Listed
If you live in the greater South West and are looking for some amazing classes in the art of kiln forming, also known as fusing, then check out what Bullseye’s Santa Fe, NM resource center has to offer. I … Read More...
Bullseye Gallery – Klaus Moje
The newest gallery show at Bullseye in Portland, OR is Klaus Moje, Constructed. It will be on display from December 1 – January 22, 2011. Klaus is one of the most important and influential figures in kiln formed glass. … Read More...
Isaiah Zagar – Master Mosaic Artist
His work makes me smile. And I’m sure it makes the people of Philadelphia smile when they see the incredible mosaic work of Isaiah Zagar. That’s where he is based and the city has benefitted greatly from him being … Read More...
The World of Uroboros Glass
There are a number of different glass manufacturers out there in the wonderful world of glass. I talk about Bullseye quite a bit but there’s another glass maker in Portland, OR. Uroboros Glass makes glass for all types of glass … Read More...
Bullseye Posts Winter Class Schedule
The new class schedule for winter has been posted on the Bullseye web site. Looks like a great roster of classes too. There’s pate de verre and image transfer and demos and lectures and even vitrigraph…I need a trip to … Read More...
Art Glass Show at Howeeduzzit Gallery this Sunday
A bit of glass and a bit of gourds. And a bit of shameless self promotion…there’s a group show in the Los Angeles area at the Howeeduzzit Gallery this Sunday, October 31 from 11-5. I happen to have some of … Read More...
Bullseye Santa Fe – Upcoming Events and Other Goodies…
If you’re in the Santa Fe, NM area head on over to Bullseye. They have some new curious and special color glass in stock as well as some very interesting classes and special events lined up. Is Santa … Read More...