Fused Glass Window Workshop

This was the class we all wanted it seemed and it was greatly enjoyed by those that attended that long awaited Saturday in August. Here are some pictures of what the students created in the day long workshop. Thanks to Wilma the artist and teacher that showed everyone all the tricks of creating these gorgeous pieces.

There will be more window workshops to come in the spring, the ones scheduled this fall are filled. If you want your name on the list call or email me so I can let you know right away what the next dates will be and you don't miss out!

Also anyone with wood framed old windows please contact us if you want to get rid of them, this seems to be the most difficult thing to find for these classes.

Dichroic Glass Pendant Class

Margaret Seaton is the artist that creates those beautiful iridescent glass pendants that we sell in the barn. She has come out and taught 2 evening classes where you can make your own pendant. These pictures are of the first classes pendants and in some cases earrings as well that were created.

We are setting up more class dates for October so call us or email if you are interested in attending these workshops. The cost is $32 and this gives you one pendant piece on a silk cord, other chains are available along with making matching earrings at an additional cost.

Hypertufa Class #1

Here are some fun shots of the ladies that took the first hypertufa class in May when it was a bit chilly out. This class raised $230 for Breast Cancer, YEAH!

Hypertufa recipe
2 parts portland cement
3 parts peat moss
3 parts sand

Use the same container to measure all the amounts and add water until it is mixed to the consistency of cookie dough. It should stick together but when you squeeze it no water should drip out. One trick is to mix the dry ingredients before adding water since it's a bit of a heavy job mixing it all once it is wet. Most importantly when pressing the tufa mud onto a form make it really thick so it's strong when it's dry.

We were working in our other barn which is a bit of a mess for all stuff we store in there.

For all of you that are interested in taking the class I'm going to have another class in late September. All the graduates of past classes are welcome to come back and make another piece for the cost of material alone.