During May, I had the pleasure of welcoming Mary and her daughter Julia to my studio for a special mother-daughter fused glass class. I always enjoy classes like these because they create an opportunity to spend quality time together while making something beautiful. From the moment they arrived, it was […]
During May, I had the pleasure of welcoming three new students to my studio—Sheryl, Matt, and Jutta. One of my favorite things about teaching fused glass is introducing people to the art form for the very first time and watching their excitement grow as they discover all the possibilities glass […]
June hasn’t been about creating beautiful, fused glass artwork—sometimes it’s about keeping the studio running! With classes, production work, and upcoming projects keeping me busy, June was also a bit of a repair month around the studio. The first repair on the list involved my trusty XT saw. Anyone who […]
One of the things I love most about fused glass is how dramatically a mold can transform a simple flat piece of glass into something elegant and artistic. For June, I decided to feature this beautiful flowing flower-style mold. The soft organic curves and flowing shape make it perfect for […]
There’s something truly special about discovering a store filled with creativity, handmade treasures, and talented local artists—and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Tulip Gifts and Cards in Denver. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’re surrounded by beautiful artwork, unique gifts, jewelry, and handcrafted pieces created by […]
This blog features two months of advanced fused glass classes with three of my talented returning students—Cindy, Jim, and Julie. Since these classes combined both April and May sessions, this is going to be a fun and interesting post filled with experimentation, creativity, and lots of advanced techniques. One of […]
During May, I had a very special fused glass class that brought together a wonderful mix of students—Shana and Jase her son, along with two sisters Mary and Jane. Even though they had never met before class, they all got along perfectly. One of the things I love most about […]
During the last week of April, I had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful, fused glass class with Julie, Lacey, Stephanie, and Kari. What made this class especially fun was that they weren’t just students—they were friends and family spending creative time together. There’s something extra special about laughter, encouragement, […]
There’s something really special about a class that brings together both experienced glass artists and brand-new beginners. My morning class was the perfect mix! Kim and her daughter Brittney are seasoned fusers who are always ready to jump into creative ideas and try new techniques, while Aimee and Chris were […]
This month my bestie Lela and I decided it was time for another creative adventure, so we headed back to Paint with a Twist for a fun night of art, laughs, and a little bit of chaos! There’s just something special about taking classes together—we always have the best time […]
I just finished working on a production order of 50 clear and white soap dishes for a hotel, and projects like this always keep me on my toes. While I’ve made many soap dishes over the years, this particular style is one of the more labor-intensive ones I create. Unlike […]
May’s molds are simple, but that’s exactly what makes them so functional and versatile. I love how the clean shape allows the glass itself to really shine. And this glass… it’s truly extraordinary. The movement, the blending of colors, and the depth all come together in such a beautiful, almost […]
Glass is such an amazing medium—it comes in many forms, and one of my favorites is frit. Frit is available in different sizes including coarse, medium, fine, and powder, and each size has its own unique uses. This post is all about one special use of glass powder—creating powder wafers. […]
Recently, I’ve been seeing more and more bee dishes designed to help our busy little pollinators, and it inspired me. With spring just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some of my fused glass dishes created with Bees in mind. These are all […]
