April 2023 Newsletter
Subjects in a Landscape, John Sharin and new classes.
Art in the Shop
Subjects in a Landscape.
A series of 5 small dishes push out the small joy of the first spring color as the snow begins to melt. Come into the shop and see the work!
Artist in the World: John Sharvin
John Sharvin’s work explores the separation between the reality and the imaginary through the use of miniatures and glass sculpture. Creating these miniature landscapes draws the viewer into a new and intimate realm, reminiscent of a shadowbox. These dreamlike and often nostalgic worlds create deceptive memories and locations for the viewer to reflect on.
I first learned of John Sharvins work through the podcast "Talking out your glass" . I am drawn to his ability to create emotions that are both universal and very specific. "The Escape" is a great example of something that looks sharp, light but compresses the viewer into a monumental task.
"The Escape"
2017
Fused Glass
Multi media.
John Sharvin
"Scenic Overlook"
2019
Glass and Mixed Media
"Pathways"
for the exhibition "Undefined" at the Pitsburgh Art Center.
2023
Fired Glass Slag and borosilicate ladders
Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
Overview of Glass Menagerie Series
Glass Menagerie is a series of beginner classes as an introduction to sculpture on the torch. Using Borosilicate color and clear rod, students will learn the fundamentals of creating shapes into small animal sculptures. As part of our Try-iT! class series, no experience or supplies necessary. Class cost covers glass and student tool kit rental for the session.
This is a certifying class for Open Studio: Torch on Free Glass Fridays and more.
Tortoise : Glass Menagerie Try-iT!
Thursday May 04 5- 8 PM
Cost: $95
Member Price: $69
Students in the tortoise class will learn the difference between seals and punties, how to tune a gather, how to use mashers, the importance of heating out tool marks, and how to work with and strike boro colors!
Glass Menagerie Try-iT! - Fish
Thursday May 11 5-8pm
Cost: $95
Member Price: $69
Learn the basics to sculpt a glass fish on the torch.Students in the fish class will learn the difference between seals and punties, how to tune a gather, how to use mashers, the importance of heating out tool marks, and how to work with and strike boro colors!
Glass Fundamentals - Cracking the Kiln Code
June 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: $95
Member Price: $69
In this 4-week survey course, students will explore the dynamic range of glass kiln work as they create a variety of glass projects including bowls, tiles, and small sculptures. Malcom will instruct on various techniques for creating fused glass pieces, and incorporating pattern bars. Students will leave with a foundational knowledge of kilnformed glass from tackfire to fusing, slumping, and basic mold making. An emphasis on heating schedules and glass flow, will allow students to produce their own schedules to create their own unique glass projects.
Open Studio: Practice Your Skills!
We host 4 hour Open Studio Sessions every month
for Kiln, Torch, and Mosaic artists to practice their skills
$35 non-members / $25 members
Join us for an Open Studio Session at Potekglass
These sessions include 4 hours of shop time with large work space and studio equipment available for use. BYOT - Bring your own tools from home or rent a student tool kit. We also have tools and glass available for purchase at the studio.
Create any size project, collaborate on ideas, and meet other artists.
Torch and Kiln certification required for those Open Studio Sessions.
Space is limited so please reserve your seat ahead of time.
Retail in the Shop:
*** LIMITED TIME STEAL OF A DEAL***
We have ONE case of 24 bottles of
Liva Stained Glass Polish-12oz for $14.37!!!! (Regular price $26.82!!!)
Come in and stock up while supplies last!!!!!
