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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