Guild General Meeting

Kick off the new year by getting your studio in tip-top shape! Join us as Mitzi Kugler unveils her custom-designed frit organizer and shares her best studio organization tips. Plus, come prepared to share your own brilliant organization hacks, ideas and challenges for taming that glass, tools, scraps, molds, and more! Let's inspire each other...

Discover the captivating art of glass sliders! Join us and learn how to create these organic, flowing glass pieces.  Our speakers Carlyne Lynch and Andrew Jagels, will cover: Ideas for using your finished sliders in decorative or functional pieces Layering glass and frit for beautiful color and texture Understanding firing schedules for optimal flow Tips...

Pot melts are a fascinating method for creating free-form glass art. Ever wondered how those mesmerizing, flowing glass pieces are created? This presentation will cover: Pot and glass preparation, kiln setup and firing considerations, dynamics of molten glass flow, safety precautions, tips, finished projects pot melt photos from Carlyne Lynch using her one of her...

This presentation is designed for glass artists looking to expand their practice by offering educational workshops and classes. We'll delve into the practical considerations of establishing a teaching program, covering essential aspects such as studio space requirements, effective advertising strategies, and insurance coverage. Whether you're a seasoned glass artist or just starting, this session will...

"Sharing and Sherlocking" is a phrase used to describe a meeting where participants can present their work, seek feedback, and brainstorm new ideas. Sharing: This part of the meeting is a platform for participants to showcase projects they've been working on, share their accomplishments, or demonstrate a new technique they've learned. Sherlocking: This term refers...

Torchwork: Not Just Beads! Discover the Art of Shaping Glass with Fire This will also be our Annual meeting for election of officers. We will be electing a President, Co-Vice President, Website Team Lead and Newsletter Team Lead. Please join us and cast your votes. Please contact president Lesley Kelly to volunteer for one of these positions....

Float Glass: You have choices! Let us introduce you to an incredible system of glass; more than what you might expect it to be. Start your journey here with us and learn about System 82 Float Glass — a system designed to make glass fusing accessible, affordable, and endlessly creative. We’ll blow the doors wide...