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Events at Corning – Some Soon, Some Not So Soon…

cathimilligan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:59:37 +0000

If you’re in the Corning, NY area tomorrow (I know it’s short notice) go by the Museum to check out a couple of events. There’s the lecture on Tiffany glass, during An Evening for Educators, from 4-5:30. And then hang out for 2300º: Glittering Traditions, where you can watch Kurt Walrath create hot glass goodies. This event is from 5:30- 7:30. Both events are free, just RSVP. There’s also musical entertainment by the band Entrain. Sound like a good evening of glass and music.

Now for the event that isn’t quite as soon as those last two…Corning had such a good time hosting the 2009 GAS conference that they’ll be having their first annual GlassFest next May, 2010. To be exact it’ll be May 27-30, 2010. Read more about it here. I know I want to go. Corning is a great glass destination!

Hot Glass Show at SOFA Chicago

cathimilligan — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:50:11 +0000

I mentioned the SOFA show in an earlier post about Bullseye Glass and their exhibit. For those who missed that post, SOFA is the Sculptural Objects and Functional Art show that’s held around the country a couple of times a year. The next show is in Chicago and will be held next weekend, November 6-8, 2009. The Corning Museum of Glass will have it’s traveling Hot Glass Road Show there demonstrating glass blowing. How cool is that? Check out their page on the Museum’s web site to learn more about them. And check out the videos of what they do. Here’s a link to their video from the SOFA show in 2003. Very impressive. They have a full glass studio for blowing in a trailer they can just drive up to the venue. WOW!!

Field Trip – Third Degree Glass Factory

cathimilligan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:07:33 +0000

Next time you’re in St Louis you must stop by the Third Degree Glass Factory. This looks like a very good time for the glass lover. Classes, events, glass…good times. It’s a full service public art glass space established in 2002 by Jim McKelvey and Doug Auer. They offer studio rental space for glass artists as well as education, gallery space and a gift shop where local artists can sell their work.

Regular events bring in the public to educate them on the glass good time. Third Friday Open House parties is one of the events that sounds like a blast. There are demonstrations, music, drinks and you can even sign up for hands on glass experiences such as tile making, glass bead making or maybe make a paperweight. Next event is November 20, 2009. I know I wish I could swing by.

Field Trip – Bay Area Glass Institute

cathimilligan — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:33:47 +0000

Today we’re heading to San Jose, CA to visit the Bay Area Glass Institute. The Bay area is blessed with a number of places people who love glass can go to learn more about glass. They offer classes in all aspects of glass working as well as studio rental time. There’s a gallery and a gift shop. They have events and lectures series offerings such as Third Thursdays. All of this sounds like loads of fun. I’m kind of jealous that we don’t have something similar in Los Angeles. Might have to do something about that…

So if you’re interested in venturing up California to the San Jose area or you already live up there take a tour of the Bay Area Glass Institute and pick me up a trinket from the gift store.

Andrew Brown featured on the front page of the Albuquerque Journal

lori greenberg — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:28:18 +0000

Andrew brown made the cover story for the Albuquerque Journal today. Read the article and hear about how he found glass and what his technique is. Andrew says his “quest is to make things that have not been made before.” I’ll be interested to see where he gos!

Kids Blowing Glass at the Banana Factory

lori greenberg — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:55:36 +0000

How old do you have to be to learn glass blowing? At the Banana Factory in Bethlehem, PA, you might be surprised. Here is 6 year old Rhys Williams learning how to blow his first glass piece. His mom chronicles his work and her doubt as to whether it was such a good idea as she watches him in front of a 2100 degree kiln! Folow the story at the news site mcall.com.

Are you children interested in glass blowing? Check your online yellow pages for hot shops around you…they might just have something geared towards kids. You never know, and the Banana Factory proves it!

Museum of Glass. Tacoma, WA.

lori greenberg — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:07:29 +0000

Brilliant pictures of glass art from the Museum of Glass. Read about it and see more images at Joanne Osband’s blog, Still Coloring out of the Lines.

Elin Isaksson Chandelier on Bouf.com

lori greenberg — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:38:32 +0000

Bouf (”boof”) is a site that pairs up homeware and gift designers in the UK. What a great concept!

This custom chandelier by Elin Isaksson is a great example of functional art; fantastic glass blowing with metal work for an elegant touch to any home.

Glass Gift for the Candle Lovers in Your Life

lori greenberg — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:39:29 +0000

I’ve made the commitment to buy handmade again this year and I thought I’d pass on to you some of the great gift ideas that I come across on line.

Most of you probably know someone who is a candle lover, it it’s not you. What about these great green swirled, hand blown candle lumiaries I found on Etsy? I like ‘em.

Transform a Plain Shower Door with Stained Glass Overlay

lori greenberg — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:00:26 +0000

Check out brightcove.tv and get the low down on how to have a plain shower door transformed into a beautiful work of art…or any other glass surface you have.

Flowers that won’t set off your allergies.

lori greenberg — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:01:12 +0000

Fresh from the glass and metal garden of Scott and Shannon Johnson come these beautiful bouquets. Guaranteed never to die and need minimal care. Perfect for those of us with less than green thumbs!

Sculpted Glass Heads

lori greenberg — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:50:15 +0000

I’ve always been intrigued by sculpture. Add to that my love of glass and I can’t get enough. See more stunning glass work by Kurt Carlson and Lynda Pownall-Carlson over on the Naples Open Studio Tour site. While there, scroll down and see a series of pictures showing Kurt blowing the forms.

Installing a Chihuly Chandelier.

lori greenberg — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:54:37 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it takes to assemble and install one of those Chihuly chandeliers? Check out the video on the Museum of Glass’ web site. They’ll show you how to do it in under 30 seconds.

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Glass Pumpkins on Etsy

lori greenberg — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:36:44 +0000

Have I already told you that I love Halloween? Well, I love Halloween. Originally from the midwest and now living in the desert of Arizona, I miss the autumn smells and everything that goes with the fall season. So, when autumn decorations start to appear on the scene I get a little homesick. Like today’s Etsy find…

Handblown glass pumpkins by Rebecca Zhukov of Providence Art Glass. Be sure to check out her Etsy shop. There are pumpkins that range from cobalt blue to oranges to a rich raspberry color…and other reasonably priced art glass as well. What a great gift these would be!