It was another wonderful day in the studio as I welcomed Jutta and Kim back for another fused glass adventure while meeting Jennifer, who was experiencing fused glass for the very first time. As always, we began by completing the liability forms before settling in for a day of creativity. […]
There’s something special about spending a summer weekend in the mountains surrounded by incredible artists, live music, delicious food, and thousands of people who appreciate handmade creations. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be exhibiting at the 41st Annual Mountain Arts Festival in Woodland Park on August 8–9 at beautiful […]
I always enjoy welcoming both new and returning students into my studio, and this class was no exception! As everyone arrived, we began by completing the liability forms and getting settled in before the creativity began. Then it was time for one of my favorite traditions—each student selected a patriotic […]
I always enjoy welcoming Julie and Caren back to my fused glass studio. Before each class, we take a few minutes to complete the required liability forms, then it’s time for one of my favorite traditions—a free fused glass gift! This time, I had a collection of patriotic pieces to […]
One of the things I love most about owning a fused glass business is partnering with other small businesses, especially when they’re owned by wonderful people. FestiviTea, in Colorado Springs, is owned by my friend Margo, a fellow Air Force veteran with a true gift for creating welcoming spaces and […]
This month I welcomed two new students, Brandy and Angela, to my fused glass studio. Since it was their first time visiting, we started the day by reviewing studio safety, completing the required liability forms, and talking about what they would be creating. Once the paperwork was finished, I surprised […]
I recently welcomed four new students—Becky, Jamie, Meadow, and Tara—to my fused glass studio for a fun day of creativity and learning. Since all four were first-time visitors, we began class by reviewing studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once the paperwork was finished, I surprised each of […]
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 […]
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 had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Kim and Karmen back into the studio for another fused glass class—and let me tell you, these two never disappoint. They’re both incredibly talented, and it’s always exciting to see what they’ll create next. Even though they’re seasoned students, we still start the […]
One thing about being a fused glass artist — you start seeing opportunities to add glass to just about everything. I love incorporating glass into everyday objects like mirrors, nail files, spoons, business card holders, and anything else I can think of. It’s a fun way to turn something ordinary […]
Normally, when I teach a class, they’re fairly straightforward projects — ornaments, vases, nightlights, dishes, and similar pieces — using basic supplies like vitrigraph, dots, and murrine. But after 18 years of fusing, my relationship with glass has naturally evolved. It may sound a little bold to say, but over […]
