Here’s a place I’d like to visit. Just kind of hang out. Absorb the atmosphere. Take a few classes. It’s Vitrum Studios in Maryland. They are a very well rounded glass studio offering many levels and types of glass and … Read More...

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The Bullseye web site is full of all kinds of information. I’m regularly going to the site to check what new things are happening in the wonderful world of glass. They list information about shows and classes and new … Read More...

It’s fall and I’m sure it’s just gorgeous in Corning, NY right Now. The leaves are in full change mode and the colors are spectacular. Inspiring…so if you’re in that area stop by and check out the Corning Museum of … Read More...

Sure do wish I could have been in two places at once this past weekend. I taught a great glass bead making class and The Mandrel. While that was happening there was Glass Fest going on at Pacific Art … Read More...

I’ve been making beads for about 16 years. Sometimes I have to admit I’m a bit jaded. Rarely do beads really make me want one of them. I make beads, what can I say. But these beads by Harold Williams … Read More...

Today we’re off to Tacoma, Washington to the Museum of Glass. Sounds like a good time to me. Do you want to go to the galleries and see glass? Do you want to learn about glass? Check out the … Read More...

It happens once a year and if you love glass this is a good time! It’s Pacific Art Glass‘ Glass Fest. A demonstration packed weekend of glass and tools and techniques. There’s also food and raffles, which means prizes. … Read More...

I found this cool tutorial from Bullseye Glass. It’s from the Steider Studio and the piece is created by Linda Steider. This is her blog. Looks like a good to follow for all you glass heads out there. This is … Read More...

So you’re in New Jersey and you’re looking for something to do. Something relating to glass of course. Head on over to the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center and check out the Museum of American Glass and the Creative Glass … Read More...

Here’s a great bead tutorial from CattWalk.com. It’s using one of their super cool brass bead presses. I just love using presses. You can make uniform, consistent beads and alot of the time their shapes you just can’t make … Read More...

I regularly check out what’s happening at Bulleye Glass up in Portland, Or. The newest thing I found is a call for entries. The show is E-Merge 2010. It’s a show that Bullseye is putting on that will be up … Read More...

Having You Tube at our fingertips online is such a great resource. You can see just about anything! Music, TV shows, people doing stupid things, and tons of how-to videos. Today’s post sends you over there to check out the … Read More...

This weekend I’m teaching a mosaic class so I’ve got mosaic on the brain. As I was shopping around for some extra supplies I stumbled on the Society of American Mosaic Artists. On this web site I found inspiration … Read More...

I’m still on a bit of a glass chandelier kick so around the web I go and this time I found myself on You Tube checking out a selection of chandeliers offered for sale by a company called 1020 Glass … Read More...

If you love glass then you know who Dale Chihuly is. He’s basically a glass god. Well as I looked around the internets for cool glass chandeliers I figured we could start with him. Check out these pieces that are … Read More...

Looking around Facebook this evening I saw that a couple of my bead friends have posted blogs. I thought, “Should I share these with all of you?” They are bead makers that I’ve mentioned recently…but it is good to hear … Read More...

I sell beads and fused glass. But I also buy them occasionally, as well as other jewelry making supplies. www.jewelrymall.com. So I was searching for a local upcoming show to see when it was and stumbled upon a really … Read More...

I have glass dreams. Not just those while I sleep but many more while I’m awake. Stoking my dreams is one of my part time jobs and this blog assists me in this task. I search for information…anything about glass! … Read More...

I’ve got a mosaic class coming up and I’ve been searching around the internet looking for sources of information I can provide my students to expand their knowledge. I also pass alot of this information onto my readers here. Today … Read More...

My friend Jennifer found this great bead maker on etsy and thought I should write about her. When I saw her work I agreed. Stephanie Ann has a love for the beach and it shows in her work. Starfish figure … Read More...