Archive for October, 2025

Class, Fused Glass

Fused Glass Classes in November!

Fused Glass Classes in November!

There’s something about the upcoming holiday season that makes me want to get creative—and it’s the perfect time to try something new! My fused glass classes are all about exploring techniques, playing with color, and creating pieces you’ll treasure or gift with pride. For November, I have three open classes […]

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work travel

A Magical Girls’ Weekend in Salem and Rockport, Massachusetts

A Magical Girls’ Weekend in Salem and Rockport, Massachusetts

I never get enough time with my best friend, Lela. It feels like forever since our last girls’ trip — our wonderful adventure to Fredericksburg, Texas, with our dear friend Iris. This time, it was just the two of us, off on a weekend filled with laughter, history, and a […]

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Custom, Fused Glass, Home Decor

🎄 See You at the Rampart Craft Bazaar — Free Gift for Newsletter Subscribers & Students!

🎄 See You at the Rampart Craft Bazaar — Free Gift for Newsletter Subscribers & Students!

During my shows, I always do a drawing for anyone who signs up for my newsletter. At the Woodland Park Art Show in August, Erin was the lucky winner of the $25 prize! When I asked what she’d like, she decided on a fused glass night light. I showed her […]

by × October 29, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

From Broken to Beautiful: Cindy’s Fused Glass Journey

From Broken to Beautiful: Cindy’s Fused Glass Journey

As you know, I absolutely love fused glass—and I love teaching it just as much! One of my students, Cindy, has been taking classes with me almost every month this year. She’s such a joy to have in class—always enthusiastic, creative, and eager to learn. Below are just a few […]

by × October 29, 2025 × 0 comments

Custom, Fused Glass, Home Decor

It’s All Mine!   The fused glass pieces I made just for me!

It’s All Mine! The fused glass pieces I made just for me!

This blog should come as no surprise to anyone — hi, my name is Karen, and I’m completely addicted to glass, especially fused glass! I love everything about it — creating new pieces, experimenting with colors and textures, and teaching others how to fuse their own glass art. Whether it’s […]

by × October 24, 2025 × 0 comments

Fused Glass, Jewelry

Paws Forever: Memorial Fused Glass for Pluto

Paws Forever: Memorial Fused Glass for Pluto

Back in May, I created a few fused glass doggy paws for my good friend’s stepdaughter’s dog, Aspen. Earlier in February, I made another set of special paws for Marilyn’s dog, also named Aspen. It’s so touching that both of these beautiful dogs shared not only a name but also […]

by × October 24, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

Fused Glass Festivities: Holiday Fun with Jim, Julie, and Cindy

Fused Glass Festivities: Holiday Fun with Jim, Julie, and Cindy

October was full of sparkle and laughter as Jim, Julie, and Cindy joined me once again to make some beautiful, fused glass Christmas ornaments! They enjoyed their first ornament class so much in September that they decided to come back for round two—and I couldn’t have been happier to have […]

by × October 16, 2025 × 0 comments

Family, work travel

My New 2026 Santa Cruz: My First Truck and a Bold New Chapter

My New 2026 Santa Cruz: My First Truck and a Bold New Chapter

This blog is a bit out of my norm, it’s about my new truck. Hopefully you won’t mind. After twelve wonderful years with my quirky 2013 Juke, I finally decided it was time for something new. That little car had personality—it wasn’t exactly quick off the line (I always joked […]

by × October 15, 2025 × 0 comments