Spring workshops are going great. I am having such a fine time hanging out, making art. I can't imagine anything better than being with other creative folks, exchanging ideas.

Next up: kiln carving! A few years ago I decided I'd write a book about kiln carving and bas relief techniques. I explored every facet of carving I could think of and made samples to fine-tune the techniques. I was nearly done, but life had other ideas and the book had to wait.

The upside is that I have a lot to share.

Even simple designs cut from fiber paper make striking glass work. Pack the cutouts with glass powders, apply paste relief, mica or metal foils and you'll produce something really special.

It's easy to work big with kiln carving, too, if you're thinking about architectural glass.

No glass experience is necessary, so if you're working in a different medium this is a good chance to try something new. I provide lots of designs to use, or you can design your own.

Come join us if you can, I'd love to see what you come up with. The workshop is June 24-25, more info on the workshop page. Contact me, I love to chat about glass!

Wow, it's been a long time since I taught  sgraffito. After making hundreds of pieces for shows, I took a turn into other work. I'll be tuning up my skills this week in preparation!

There's still one space left in the May 20-21 workshop. It's always fascinating to see what participants come up with and I don't think there's ever been a bad workshop piece come out of the kiln. It's surprisingly easy to make something good with this process.

I always come armed with lots of designs for you to try, or you can bring your own, or just draw on the spot. The glass blanks are all fired and ready to go - all you have to do is scratch away.  We can fit a bunch of art in my big old kiln...
see you there?