Recently, I’ve been seeing more and more bee dishes designed to help our busy little pollinators, and it inspired me. With spring just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some of my fused glass dishes created with Bees in mind. These are all […]
With Spring just around the corner, I felt inspired to create some fused glass flowers. I had these pieces sitting in my studio for quite some time, just waiting for the right idea to come along. Finally, it clicked—why not turn them into something bright and cheerful? Once I shaped […]
As spring approaches, I thought it would be the perfect time to share a couple of my fused glass suncatchers. For these pieces, I used transparent glass to really let the light shine through and highlight the vibrant colors and playful details. Each section catches the light a little differently, […]
Normally, when I hold a class, I have a minimum of three students. However, this month I had a cozy class with just two lovely women, Jessica and Jenna. It was their first time fusing, and there’s something truly special about that first experience. As always, we began by reviewing […]
While I was in Washington I went to Seattle and I finally had the chance to visit Chihuly Garden and Glass, located right next to the iconic Space Needle. As a glass artist, this was something I had been looking forward to for a long time. Dale Chihuly’s blown glass […]
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 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 […]
At the start of each year, I set creative and business goals for my fused glass work. In my first blog post (and often in a Did You Know feature), I look back to evaluate those goals and reflect on my progress. I entered 2025 with the same goals as […]
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. […]
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 […]
