Wraping up the classes!

What a great season of classes here at TLG.  The Stained Glass Classes were a hit... Coming up is the sandcasting class.  And then the snowflakes in three hours begin.  

**There is still one spot left in the November 17th class if you're interested.  Its a Wednesday from 5pm - 8pm!

** Two spots left in Amanda Parkers Kiln Casting Class November 9 and 10, its a Tuesday/Wednesday from 10am - 4pm! Great opportunity if you're a sculpter!

I hope to get the Class Schedule  up and organized for the New Year Soon! So stay tuned if you're into learning about glass with us.

On the road again...

Ok so TLG is one busy little studio these days... 

Join us at the 
Lioness Christmas Craft Show 

November 6 10am - 3pm

at the Parksville Community Centre

AND

First Chance Christmas Craft Show

Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC

November 6 10am - 5pm and November 7 10am - 4pm

There is so much you can say with glass!

One of my favorite glass artists...  check out her site Karen Lamonte

First Chance Christmas Show

Tide Line Gallery

will be down in Sidney for the  

First Chance Christmas Show 

Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC

November 7 10am - 5pm and November 8 10am - 4pm

So if you're a fan of TLG but can't make it all the way to Campbell River

Toni T.  will be down in Sidney with a good selection of what we have been up to here.

Interesting site on casted skulls...

Kiln casting... step by step

If you're interested in kiln casting... you might find this site interesting enough to bookmark!

http://www.glasskulls.com/

A thought filled day...

Its Monday today, the ocean is cranky, the wind is crazy, and the rain feels cold on your face when you walk outside.  The weather has such influence on a persons mood.  I'm not saying I'm cranky today, nope, not at all.  Just thinking.  Today is the kind of day for ideas, sketches, research.  Hot tea, sweat pants and slippers. 
On Saturday, I took a Toni day in the hotshop.  I told my dad who was assisting me at the time I was not going to blow one ball, ruffle bowl or make a paper weight.  No way, no how.  I was feeling creative.  We experimented.  And for the first time since I was at school I felt no guilt in taking one of these days to myself to see what would happen, and the results were rewarding.  Sunday morning when I opened the annealer door, I was happy.  I was back.  I took some pictures to share with you... I had no expectations, and when you sit down at the bench with none... theres never any disappointment.  I think I might have figured out a way to take my 'Flashing' pieces to the next level.  Or perhaps a new series altogether.  Enjoy your Monday!

Twisted Sifters

Glass Cupcakes made by yours truly and Victoria for Angie and Tonie

So this Sunday on our day away from TLG, Victoria and I found ourselves on the road down to Duncan to experience the most amazing cupcakes.  I must say the peanut butter one was my favorite!  If you're passing through Duncan you must stop in for one or six at Twisted Sifters.

The whats up at Tide Line

Christmas Balls

are available for purchase now...

Clear ones $15.00 each or two for $25.00

Colored ones $20.00 each or two for $35.00

Stained glass SnowFlakes and Angels are on display!

Coasters are out now too.  Great gift ideas people!

Class space in Amandas Kiln Casting class, Snowflakes in three hours, and Sandcasting.  Call, email, or drop in if you're interested!

Have a great weekend!

CLASSES!

For those interested in classes:

There is still time to join the Monday 10am - 1pm

Stained Glass Class

Beginners $200.00 Refresher $130.00  October 18 - November 8.

Sand Casting $450.00

October 30 10am- 2pm ONE SPACE AVAILABLE

Kiln Casting Class $325.00

November 9th and 10th from 10 am - 4pm THREE SPACES AVAILABLE

SnowFlakes in Three Hours $60.00

November 17 5pm - 8pm TWO SPACES AVAILABLE

November 24 5pm - 8pm ONE SPACE AVAILABLE

 Email, drop in, call if you're interested. 

tideglas@telus.net  250.287.7411

CALL FOR ARTISTS!!!!

Do to unforseen circumstances, this even must be postponed.  Date to be announced.

"A Fine Line" sponsored by Tide Line Gallery

Glass, Textiles, Wood, and Ceramics

***HANDMADE ONLY***

Maritime Heritage Center by the Discovery Pier
Entrance through Tide Line Gallery 

621 Island Hwy. 
Campbell River, BC 

Happening on SUNDAY November 14, 2010. Must be handmade and artist must be present. Tables are available for $75.00 each due by October 20, 2010.  Set up is day of at 8am and take down must be done before 9pm.  

Show time is from 10am until 8pm.  Entrance is by donations, donations to the Maritime Heritage Center. Demonstrations will be happening in the hotshop and on the torches, make an angel out of stained glass, cake and juice... Should be fun!

Application forms will be available Friday September 24,2010. Just email tideglas@telus.net or drop in at the studio.

Any questions? 250.287.7411 or 800.718.7411

Feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might be interested. Spaces is limited.

Face book event link here 

Whoops

Kiln Casting Class with Amanda Parker

Amanda Parker is a recent graduate from the Sheridan's Crafts and Design Program and is coming to TLG to share with us her expertise in kiln casting!  Her class is limited spaces, where you will be making a one part, open faced mold.  It will be two days of fun with clay, mixing plaster, measuring glass, lots of laughs, note taking and ideas flowing!

Tuesday November 9th 10am - 4pm

Wednesday November 10th 10am - 4pm

Class includes everything you will need to complete one project of your choice.  It would be a good idea to research and come up with a few ideas of what you'd like to make.  Keeping in mind you will be doing the sculpting from clay!

Class is $325.00 each.  Please feel free to call us, drop in or email us at tideglas@telus.net if you have any questions at all.



Clever glass

Glass Art Association

a great website to follow! subscribe.  read.  share.  just do it!

http://www.glassartcanada.ca

Enter To Win!

Enter HERE at TLG to win Tickets!!!

Tidemark Theatre, Windsor Plywood & 99.7 The River presents...

THE CELTIC TENORS & SUZIE LEBLANC!

Celtic Tenors ~ Oct. 28 and Suzie LeBlanc Oct. 29

Enter to win 2 tickets to both shows...

Its easy ~ Just enter to win!

Winners are announced on 99.7 The River.

Ballots are here at TLG, so come on down and put your name in!

We love Tuesdays!

Holy busy studio today! Jesse and Toni had the hotshop going, pumping out ruffle bowls for the upcoming sales.  Sue was on the torches practicing her boro skills while Toni T. loaded up the kilns, and Victoria was in the back cutting out angels.  A productive day is a good day at TLG.
The surprise party was a hit, everything was awesome, the flowers were beautiful, food was fantastic, and the decorations were great.  Nanny was surprised to say the least! High five to Victoria.  Maybe she should have been a party planner... mind you shes a pretty good glass artist so I don't know.  
We are back to regular business hours, 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday.  Saturdays 10am - 4pm.  And closed on Sundays.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tide Line Gallery is closed Monday October 11!  See you Tuesday!

Beautiful

Sand makes everything all better

I love glass there is no doubt about that and its funny because the first time I sandcasted I didnt like it.  I didnt like the sticky sand on my hands.  I had sand everywhere.  In my shoes, in my pant pockets... and I thought who would love this!?
Well.  I do.  I love the texture that can only be achieved with sand.  During my interwebing surf I came across this peice...  thought Id share with you.

Taking the weekend off

So TLG is locking the doors at noon today... why? Because we are tired.  Because we are throwing a surprise 75th birthday party.  And because we want to spend the weekend with our family.  So! Friday afternoon TLG is closed.  Saturday we are closed.  Sunday guess what? Closed.  And Monday... yep you guessed it, closed.

We will be here well rested with a fresh creative outlook on our faces on Tuesday, just in time to take us through to the Christmas holidays! Reminder for those interested in "A Fine Line" show... email us for an application!

Stained Glass Classes are starting up again soon... email, call or hey even drop in to sign up.  Snow Flakes in three hours... five spots left. 

There are some snowflakes made up and on display in the gallery.  Some new Christmas balls aswell.  And a new product almost ready for you to see too! So stay tuned.

Have a great weekend all!

Tis the season for pumkins!

Professional Glass Blowing Demo...

Reuse!

A great site for lampworkers using broken bottles!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Glass-Beads-From-Broken-Bottles-video/

October already!

One wouldn't think its fall with the warm weather we have been experiencing.  My favorite season is fall, I think its the colors.  So whats happening at the Tide Line studio? Preparing for Christmas.  Recovering from summer.  Come November we will be on the road again every weekend until Christmas.  Go Tide Line Go!

Quick reminder, "A Fine Line" a show hosted at the Maritime Heritage Center application forms are at the studio for those interested.  Application deadline is November 1, 2010.

Classes.  What a good turn out.  I was excited at the response.  The snowflakes in three hours is by far the most popular.  Still some room in the November 17, and 24 classes.  Those are Wednesday evenings 5-8pm.
Whats new? Theres some new .925 jewellery on display.  And some tree decorations are already out as well.  And some new optic mold 'Christmas/friendship/tidal' balls in some new color mixes.

Fall store hours are in place now too, open Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm.  Saturdays 10am - 4pm.  And Sundays and holidays we are closed!

Please note that Tide Line Gallery will be closed at 1pm on Friday October 8, closed Saturday the 9th, and Sunday the 10th.  Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

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