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.