Well, here it is…2014! When did that happen?? Am I the only one who thought that 2013 was on Fast Forward? I guess the old adage is true: Time flies when you're having fun!
2013 was a great year for learning and for some firsts too. Lots of new things to learn! I made my first website (as you can see here!) and began blogging. I really enjoy writing my blog but sadly, I didn't make enough time for it as I would like over the year. I hope to keep it more up to date in the coming year.
As far as classes went, I was excited to participate in a sculptural Lampwork class in which I learned to make all sorts of fun little critters out of glass. I learned to make frogs, teddy bears, dragons and goddesses…this picture is some of the first ones I made. I loved it!! The goddess beads were my favourite by far but I would like to try my hand at some other shapes too!
2013 was a great year for learning and for some firsts too. Lots of new things to learn! I made my first website (as you can see here!) and began blogging. I really enjoy writing my blog but sadly, I didn't make enough time for it as I would like over the year. I hope to keep it more up to date in the coming year.
As far as classes went, I was excited to participate in a sculptural Lampwork class in which I learned to make all sorts of fun little critters out of glass. I learned to make frogs, teddy bears, dragons and goddesses…this picture is some of the first ones I made. I loved it!! The goddess beads were my favourite by far but I would like to try my hand at some other shapes too!
Astrid at work!
In the summer, I was lucky enough to be in Edmonton and attend a class given by Astrid Riedel. She is a wonderful glass artist from South Africa. She taught several classes, but I was only able to get into one of them. She taught us how to make her version of a hollow glass bead. I learned a lot from her and it was a fun day! It was a doubly fun trip as I was able to spend some time with a good friend and see the theatre production of Warhorse. That was truly amazing!!
At the torch!!
These are some of the beads that she brought with her!
Another first for me happened in April when I was successfully juried into the Saskatchewan Craft Council. It was a real experience getting ready for the jury session, but worth it in the end. Because of that, I was fortunate to participate in two of the SCC's markets. Waterfront (in Saskatoon) and Wintergreen in Regina.
I am excited now to be looking forward to some new classes in the spring. In jewllery, I will be taking a Chasing and Repousse class. This is a wonderful technique for working forms and shapes onto a flat sheet of metal. The designs are raised and formed from the back of the piece to give depth and dimension. I bought a book new book about it and I can't wait to start. The second class will be in lampwork and that will focus on the use of silver glass. I hope to have more blog posts soon! In the mean time, stay sharp and keep your hammer swinging. Cheers!
I am excited now to be looking forward to some new classes in the spring. In jewllery, I will be taking a Chasing and Repousse class. This is a wonderful technique for working forms and shapes onto a flat sheet of metal. The designs are raised and formed from the back of the piece to give depth and dimension. I bought a book new book about it and I can't wait to start. The second class will be in lampwork and that will focus on the use of silver glass. I hope to have more blog posts soon! In the mean time, stay sharp and keep your hammer swinging. Cheers!
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