Thank you

We're a small business with big dreams to fill, some days easier than others but it just takes one person to come through the doors and without even knowing says something positive and encouraging  and we remember why we do what we do.  We have had some big hurdles to jump due to equipment failures and whatnots but that didn't stop us from coming in every day. So thank you to all of our volunteers, students, customers, family and friends for your ongoing support.   

With that being said, Tide Line Gallery is hosting a draw to win a Flashing piece.  The piece is on display at the gallery, and we encourage all of you to come in and enter your name to win it.  Draw date is December 19.   

The Secret to Tide Line

As most of you all know, Tide Line is made up of two ladies... a mother - daughter team.  One who is incredible with the soft glass, a pro solderer, and a laugh that can only be  recognized as the one and only Vicki.  And well the other, the glass blower, sand caster, and experimenter.  

But what you guys might not know is that the heart of the operation goes to the finisher; Glen.  The husband to Vicki, a father to Toni.  He is the one that builds us protective gear for the grinders, wooden frames for our stained glass pieces, and welded stands for our fused and sand casted pieces.

He's a heavy duty mechanic by trade, but for TLG is our God sent.  A fantastic wood worker.  Here is some pictures of his cedar chest.  This summer two of his nieces and one nephew got married, so he built each one their own cedar chest.  

There are some of Glens small wooden boxes on display at the Gallery.  And bigger ones he makes on order.  Just email us, call or drop in! Great Christmas, wedding, birthday, or just because gifts!

Hours of Operation

It would seem that time of year has approached again and might I say far too quickly. I was almost use to getting off at 4pm and enjoying a bit of an afternoon. But alas!
To make it easier for shoppers, and glass people in that rush for Christmas Tide Line Gallery will be extending their hours to accommodate you. As of Monday November, 8 TLG will be opened from

9am - 6pm Monday - Friday
10am - 5pm Saturday
10am - 4pm Sunday

until December 23.

Mark your Calendar!

First Chance Christmas Craft Show

November 6 & 7

Sidney

Lioness Christmas Craft Show

November 6

Parksville

Open House

November 13

Tide Line Gallery

Christmas Craft Bazaar

November 19, 20, 21

Nanaimo

Christmas in a Manger

November 26, 27, 28

Saanich

Lioness Craft Fair

December 4

Port McNeil

Last Chance Christmas Craft Show

December 10, 11, 12

Sidney

Tide Lines 5th Annual Open House

You are invited to

Tide Line Gallery & Stained Glass Supplies

open house to help us celebrate our

fifth anniversary in business

and the upcoming holidays!

November 13, 2010

 10am - 4pm

In store ONE day only sale on jewellery, and selected glass works.

Join us for Twister Sifters mini-cupcakes!

Demonstrations happening in the hotshop and on the torches.

And an opportunity for you to make a small stained glass angel.

Bring your friends, your family!



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

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

LESSONS

Come into Tide Line... located at the pier in Campbell River and sign up for our fused glass class..it is being offered on Sat. Jan 30...call Vicki at 2502877411 for more information

Facebook

Maybe you don't know that we have a facebook group as well. You can find it here

Toni- Ann at GAAC

Toni has got her self a portfolio site here that every one should see.