Archive for July, 2025

Class, Fused Glass

Color, Texture & Joy: Highlights from a Five-Student Class

Color, Texture & Joy: Highlights from a Five-Student Class

My regular classes can hold up to five students, and this session was a full house with all five spots filled. Three of the students were good friends who came together, and the other two were a husband-and-wife team. It made for a lively, creative, and fun atmosphere! As always, […]

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Class, Fused Glass

Exploring Screen-Printing & Pocket Vases in Fused Glass

Exploring Screen-Printing & Pocket Vases in Fused Glass

This next fused glass class was such a joy! My students were Christina and Jennifer, two wonderful friends who are part of a mom’s group for special kids. These women are truly inspiring, and it was an honor to share creative time with them. As always, I set out a […]

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Family, Inner Circle

Whiskey, Bottles & Bright Ideas: A Fused Glass Adventure

Whiskey, Bottles & Bright Ideas: A Fused Glass Adventure

A few months ago, we were having dinner at a friend’s house when they offered Dan some whiskey. I overheard him say, “Karen won’t want whiskey,” and I couldn’t help but laugh—“What? I want a shot!” Back in the day during our TDYs, Jerome and I had our fair share […]

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Class, Fused Glass

Art, Friendship & Special Memories in Glass

Art, Friendship & Special Memories in Glass

An old friend of mine, Denise, came to town recently, and she and her sister Teresa decided to take a fused glass class with me. It was such a treat to spend creative time together! As always, I had free gifts out for my students to choose from, including pocket […]

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Fused Glass, Home Decor

Pattern Bar Magic: Creating Unique Fused Glass Dishes

Pattern Bar Magic: Creating Unique Fused Glass Dishes

Years ago, I took a class all about creating fused glass pattern bars. Recently, while cleaning and organizing my studio, I came across several of the pattern bars I had made a while back. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to give them new life! I decided to transform them into […]

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Class, Fused Glass

Old Friends, New Projects: A Day in the Glass Studio

Old Friends, New Projects: A Day in the Glass Studio

Brenda and Kayla, two of my amazing longtime customers, joined me for a fused glass class this month. I always enjoy creating with them—they bring so much joy and creativity to the studio! As always, I gave out a little thank-you gift to each of them. This month I added […]

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Custom, Fused Glass

A Touch of Meaning: Enhancing Fused Glass with Decals

A Touch of Meaning: Enhancing Fused Glass with Decals

I truly enjoy going through my fused glass pieces and giving them a little extra charm by adding decals. It’s such a fun and creative way to elevate a piece and make it even more meaningful. Here’s one of my recent favorites—it’s both beautiful and uplifting. I started with a […]

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Art, Class, Fused Glass

Art in Bloom: Exploring Advanced Glass Casting

Art in Bloom: Exploring Advanced Glass Casting

My classes usually have a minimum of three students, but sometimes life happens—and I ended up with just one student for this class. That student was Cindy, who’s taken several classes with me over the years. Rather than cancel, I invited her to create whatever her heart desired. She decided […]

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