Dimensions 2015 – Ottawa Sculpture Society Exhibition interview

Dimensions 2015 – Ottawa Sculpture Society Exhibition interview link

Liana Voia Studio Interview

Liana Voia studio interview link

Robert Leatherbarrow course

I had an advanced course from BC glass artist Robert Leatherbarrow organized by Stained Glass Stuff in Ottawa this past August.  This five day course focused working with glass powders and his special crackling technique to make pebble pieces, impression wafers and mandellas.  I also got some great new ideas for wall hanging glass pieces – always a challenge.  I so much enjoy meeting and working with other glass artists at occasions like this.

Michael Dupille Course – Double Vision

I attended Michael Dupilles latest course that combines Fritography and glass casting using Castalot to create unique images as bas relief. The course was notable for its unique combination of techniques that he has yield some fascinating results. Michael is a fantastic teacher who loves to share his knowledge and experience with his students.

Michael Dupilles course

North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour

This fall I participated in the North Frontenac County artists studio tour. It was a beautiful autumn day and I had the good fortune of having my work displayed at the Good Stuff Bakery in bustling downtown Plevna, where I could enjoy the great coffee, and hospitality of my hosts, Jean Heinemann and Sean Sheeham. In the summer months, Good Stuff has some of my jewelry on display and for sale.

North_Frontenac_Studio_Tour_2014

Robert Leatherbarrow advanced powder course

I had an advanced course from BC glass artist Robert Leatherbarrow organized by Stained Glass Stuff in Ottawa this past August.  This five day course focused working with glass powders and his special crackling technique to make pebble pieces, impression wafers and mandellas.  I also got some great new ideas for wall hanging glass pieces – always a challenge.  I so much enjoy meeting and working with other glass artists at occasions like this.

http://www.leatherbarrow.ca/workshop-outline2.html

Interview and studio tour – Contemplative, Expressive and Imaginative Arts radio show

I was interviewed by Liana Voia this past May, who hosts the radio show Contemplative, Expressive and Imaginative Arts in Ottawa. The video is posted on YouTube and includes a tour of my studio. Here’s the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYIK8iuWQE4

Artist in Residency Retreat

I was accepted into the first Artist in Residency Retreat in Batavia New York for a week in August of 1913. Catherine Newell and Karl Herron were the resident professional glass artist in attendance. We stayed at a Buddah retreat together and explored our artistic lives going “Beyond the Familiar”. There were 15 residents who travelled from Australia, Texas, Ireland, Calgary, and across the United States. We shared our love of glass, our inspirations, and our shared experiences.

Fire Gifts – Ottawa’s Leading West-end Pottery and Glass Sale

I will be participating at the Fire Gifts Show from Friday October 25 2013 (4pm to 8pm), Saturday October 26 (10-8pm) and Sunday October 27 (10 to 4pm). Come and see me new glass works everything from jewelry, tableware and new art pieces.
Admission is free and parking is free at Clark Hall, RA Centre at 2451 Riverside Drive Ottawa.
Check out the web site www.fireGifts.ca. See you there!

Open Face Casting

Kevin Tappin taught us a course on open face casting. We used a baby dress to cast.  We built our box with plywood, glued down our dress, make the hydroperm casting material, pulled the dress out and filled the mold with coarse glass frit.  Several days of drying were followed by two days in the kiln.  The second day at the course was spent chipping the plaster casting off and then hours of cold working, staring with a coarse bit on the grinder, followed with a medium bit and then a fine bit.  The next couple of hours were spent using the diamond pads to the edge so we had a smooth edge.  I tried it a second time at home and made two baby hats and booties.  It was lots of fun trying another glass form.  I realize that there is a lot to learn in this this field of glass.