Tuesday, September 7, 2010

CLASSES

I have dates and such and a not so updated email list so if you're interested, email me at tideglas@telus.net

COLD GLASS
Stained Glass (beginner, refresher):
Mondays September 20 to October 11
10am - 1pm
OR
5:30pm - 8:30pm
(This will be the ONLY evening class offered this year)
Mondays October 18 to November 8
10am - 1pm
Snowflakes in three hours!
Monday November 15
OR
Monday November 22
5-8pm
WARM GLASS
Fused Glass and Flame Working are arranged at your convenience during the week days. Please call a day in advance to allow kiln or torch space.
HOT GLASS
Intro. to Blowing
November 6,7 and 13,14
10am-2pm
SandCastings!!!
October 16
10am-2pm

Tuesday

So last week at this time I was celebrating, excited to have this entire studio to myself. Well one week later and still no sign of Victoria... Im exhausted. Did I get anything done? No, not really. Did I organize the kiln area? Nope. Didn't even look at it. Did I blow as much glass as I humanly could. NO. No I did not. What did I do? I did all the pesky repairs, grouted the mosaics stacked up against the back room wall, cold worked, I had to be nice to customers, oh and managed to convince my father to mop the floor.
I did however in my week of accomplishing nothing managed to put together a Tide Line pamphlet including prices, services, and a class schedule. Now for updated pictures!

Friday, September 3, 2010

Friend...

I'm mad at you Dee. You messaged me on facebook chat not that long ago saying you would be in. Your glass is still in your nikey box on top of our messy cubby where you left it last. And your plates are still here too. The ones you bought at Super Valu because you loved my "Broken" piece so much, you came to the shop with brand new ones ready to break up and make one with me.
You came into my life at the beginning of my glass career. Before I even knew it would be a career. We spent those evenings together, cutting glass, talking about life, men, dogs and travelling. You were my friend.
You were a supportive friend to Tide Line, spoiling us with hot lunches, and crazy stained glass patterns you were eager to try. The news of you leaving the world came as such a shock, but come to think of it you were always doing something wild and crazy.



I'll finish your piece for you Dee.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Campbell River...

Its a beautiful little town, with dare I say a big city attitude.  So many talented people that live in the area, inspiration every which way you turn, but yet I still feel like I don't belong here.  There are some wonderful supportive customers that come out and lend a hand for us without even asking sometimes.  So why is it that I allow negative moments to ruin my day?

Every Sunday down in the parking lot the Pier Street market is held, and every Sunday rain, snow, or 40 above weather, I do a blowing demo.  I love sharing glass with others, its something I miss watching and its nice to share with those interested.  You take it personal tho when you've spent a half hour working on a piece that turned out pretty sweet, and a crowd of people just stare at you like you just tied your shoe.  No big deal.  Instead of a tip, they throw garbage in your bowl.  Am I wrong in thinking that a glass blowing demo isn't entertaining? 

I'm not going to give up on Campbell River just yet, I will keep insisting that glass is by far the coolest material out there to work with, and that my job is by far the best in the world.  And soon, everyone will agree with me! 


Armstrong IPE

Our nerves are shot, are hands are blistered, our gallery is a mess and the truck is packed and on the road.

Its the annual Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition Fair and Rodeo and guess who is attending.  Thats right, Tide Line.  What is "Tide Line" doing at a rodeo... we've gone country, thats all I'm going to say! Vicki made some cute leaded cowboy boots, and some fused dishes with a bull skull... lots of jewellery, paper weights, and blown bowls.  

So if you're in the Armstrong area go check up on Vicki and see whats happening! 

As for the store, I (Toni) stayed to keep the studio open for the locals and get some work done for the upcoming shows.  Yea, we're not even close to being done yet.  

Monday, August 23, 2010

Monday!

So its Monday again, the Market was fun yesterday, Emma the furnace has been back up and hot for a few days now and was a hit as usual. Also yesterday was the boat rodeo down on at the park. The tugboat push was my favorite by far...
The Armstrong Stampede is approaching us fast so we are working hard in the studio making cowboy boots and racking our brains for funky ideas.
Go Tide Line GO!

Monday, August 16, 2010