I have the following classes available in February. In the photos you’ll see show only a small sampling — there are truly a myriad of possibilities, including pieces perfect for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, and more. Every class allows plenty of flexibility so you can personalize your project and […]
In December, I taught an advanced reactions fused glass class, and in preparation I created a whole collection of sample pieces. I promised my students that I would not only show them how to make reaction-rich glass blanks but also show them examples of how those pieces could be transformed […]
I absolutely love making fused glass Christmas ornaments. There’s just something magical about turning a little piece of glass into a tiny holiday treasure. These are a few ornaments I made and finished just after Christmas last year — and I’m only now getting around to sharing them. (Better late […]
One of my absolute favorite things to make is fused glass nightlights and votives. They’re small, cheerful pieces that instantly add warmth and personality to any home — perfect for a cozy corner, a bedside table, a kitchen counter, or a softly lit hallway. I love them because they’re both […]
Every now and then, an email pops into my inbox that I know will make my day — a custom production fused glass soap dish order from a small hotel I’ve worked with before. These are the projects that truly light me up. There’s something magical about knowing my fused […]
I’ve mentioned it several times — I love making fused glass stirrers. The ones on the left feature decals (aren’t they cute?), and the others were created using various pieces of glass. Stirrers are perfect for mixing tea, coffee, and even cocktails, adding a little handmade charm to everyday drinks. […]
Earlier this month, I shared a blog post about all the preparation that went into teaching an advanced fused glass reactions class. Now it’s time to talk about the class itself. This session was made up of three of my advanced students — Jim, Julie, and Cindy — who were […]
January is a busy work month for me, but I still wanted to make sure I offered a few opportunities to get creative in my fused glass studio. While my schedule is a bit tighter than usual, I do have four fused glass class options available — and I’m really […]
This month I welcomed a fun, energetic group into the studio — Kim and her daughter Kenzie, joined by friends Laurie and Tania. Since it was everyone’s first time taking one of my classes, we began by going over studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once that was […]
One of my classes this month was especially fun because it was a family group of four — Kelly, her husband Justin, their son Nate, and his girlfriend Amber. Since this was their first time working with fused glass, we began by going over the safety guidelines and liability forms. […]
This month I taught a class with four talented women. Vanessa and Alyssa had taken classes with me before, while Tiffany and Joyce were brand new to fused glass. Before we got started, everyone reviewed and signed the liability forms — glass is beautiful, but it can definitely cut you. […]
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 […]
A few years ago, while at the Woodland Park Arts Festival, I met an absolutely amazing knife Knapper named Russell. His work stopped me in my tracks. Every part of his knives is handmade — the glass blade itself and the handle — and the craftsmanship is truly extraordinary. The […]
I’ve written several posts over the years about FestiviTea and the fused glass tea dishes I create and sell there, and I absolutely love this little shop. It’s welcoming, cozy, and full of charm — the kind of place that instantly makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. […]
