Challenge #44 – Twisties

Challenge #44 – Twisties

Challenge #44 “Try A Trendy Twistie”   by Janie Jones This month’s theme is “Twist and Shout” and since it’s Decemberrrrr, most glassworkers will think of making a winter hat or mittens using a twistie for the fluffy border. Or making a Christmas tree using...
Meet Darlene Balkum

Meet Darlene Balkum

Spotlight on Darlene Balkum  I live in Columbus, Georgia in the USA. I was a Respiratory Therapist for 38 years. I worked caring for neonates for several years then switched to treating children of all ages at Egleston Children’s Hospital which was located in...
Challenge #43 – Leaves with a Little Extra

Challenge #43 – Leaves with a Little Extra

Challenge #43 Leaves with a Little Extra   by Janie Jones In November, “Leaves” is the theme. They’re so beautiful this time of year. Here’s a link for our members to a prior demonstration on making leaves without using a press. In keeping with this month’s...
Jodie McDougall – Freeze & Fuse

Jodie McDougall – Freeze & Fuse

For the Fusers, and the Fusing Curious An Evening with – Jodie McDougall “Freeze and Fuse” Friday, November 17, 2023   Jodie McDougall is going to walk us through her approach to using the “Freeze & Fuse” process. This terrific Pate-de-Verre...
Meet Tanya Layton

Meet Tanya Layton

Spotlight on Tanya Layton  I live in Fort Walton Beach on the lovely Emerald Coast of Florida. I grew up in a small town in South Louisiana about an hour outside of New Orleans, called Bayou Blue. I have no formal art training, but I have a background in music and...