Here are two molds for March, there’s something really satisfying about how a mold can influence a piece without completely taking it over. For this heart, I chose a round, shallow textured mold—leaning into contrast rather than matching shapes. One of the things I love about working with molds is […]
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 […]
At the end of last month, I had a wonderful class with two new students, Julie and Christa, along with a returning student, Glenda. We began the class the way I always do — by reviewing studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once the paperwork was taken care […]
I ran out of time in February to highlight some of the molds I used throughout the month, so I thought I’d circle back and start with the one that inspired several of the pieces I created. This mold first appeared in my January projects, and it quickly became one […]
I had fabulous class this month with Kendra, Nicki, and Erin— all new to fused glass. I always love welcoming beginners into the studio. There’s something special about that first experience. As always, we began by reviewing studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once the paperwork was handled, […]
This month I had such a wonderful class with two new students, Ashley and Anita, along with a returning student, Glenda. I always love that mix — fresh excitement combined with growing confidence. We began the day the responsible way: reviewing studio safety and completing the required liability forms. Once […]
Even though this class was in January I wanted to ensure I showed off the great projects my students made. Laurie and Tania returned for another creative afternoon, and longtime customer Teresa joined us for her very first class in the studio. Since it was Teresa’s first time taking a […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This class was particularly meaningful to me because all of the ladies are special needs moms. That connection resonates deeply, and it made our time together even more special. Like every class, we started with a quick review of safety requirements and liability forms, and then I gave them a […]
