Articles by: Karen

Class, Fused Glass

Celebrating Creativity & Community: A Special Fused Glass Class with Amazing Moms

Celebrating Creativity & Community: A Special Fused Glass Class with Amazing Moms

I’ve had the privilege of writing several blogs about my fused-glass classes with some truly special moms. These incredible women are part of the Labeled and Loved group here in Colorado Springs and every time they visit my studio, the creativity and love they bring fills the room. If you’re […]

by × November 1, 2025 × 0 comments

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 […]

by × October 30, 2025 × 2 comments

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 […]

by × October 30, 2025 × 0 comments

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

Class, Fused Glass

Fused Glass Classes in October!

Fused Glass Classes in October!

There’s something about fall that makes me want to get creative, and it’s the perfect season 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. Most of my schedule is booked with private groups, […]

by × September 28, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

Get a Head Start on the Holidays with Fused Glass Ornaments Class

Get a Head Start on the Holidays with Fused Glass Ornaments Class

Even though it’s only September, holiday spirit filled the studio when Jim and Julie had two ornaments they had bought in Italy years ago. They wanted to recreate them in class, and when Cindy saw the designs, she was eager to make some as well. Sadly, Julie wasn’t able to […]

by × September 28, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

Beginners to Advanced: A Joyful Day of Fused Glass

Beginners to Advanced: A Joyful Day of Fused Glass

What a fun class this was! Three ladies joined me, each tackling a project that was a little on the challenging side. Like every class, we started with the basics—safety reminders and liability forms—before moving on to one of my favorite parts: handing out free gifts. Students got to choose […]

by × September 28, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

A Family Day in the Fused Glass Studio

A Family Day in the Fused Glass Studio

Welcome to another wonderful fused glass class! This one was extra special because it included Brenda, her daughter, and her aunt. Brenda has taken many classes with me over the years—in fact, she’s the reason I started teaching in the first place. So, whenever she joins a class, it makes […]

by × September 27, 2025 × 0 comments

Class, Fused Glass

From Beginners to Seasoned Fusers: A Day in the Studio

From Beginners to Seasoned Fusers: A Day in the Studio

What a fun class this was! We had two brand-new students, Christine and Lisa, joining us, along with two of seasoned fusers, Cindy and Kim. Just like every class, we kicked things off with a safety talk and the liability forms, making sure everyone was comfortable and ready to create. […]

by × September 27, 2025 × 0 comments