I had a wonderful, fused glass class this month with four brand-new students, and they were such a great group! As always, we kicked things off with my little safety briefing and the all-important liability forms—because as shocking as it may sound, glass will cut you if given the chance. […]
One of the things I love most about fused glass is its incredible ability to transform—again and again. A few months ago, I shared a blog post about the vase in the first picture (and another piece that was a beautiful shade of blue, though I can’t seem to find […]
I had the joy of hosting another wonderful, fused glass class with three familiar faces—Jim, Julie, and Cindy—and a brand-new student, Michelle! It’s always exciting to welcome someone new into the studio, and Michelle jumped right in with the same enthusiasm the others always bring. As is tradition, I set […]
There’s something incredibly special about creating fused glass pieces that will live in beautiful spaces all across the country. My latest production order—200 fused glass soap dishes for a luxury resort hotel in Florida—was no exception. For every single soap dish, I start by cutting the glass by hand to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
