December 2023 Newsletter

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Mid Century Modern Flair In St. Anthony Minnesota, Christine Barney, Upcoming Classes and More!

Art in the Shop: Mid Century Modern Flair In St. Anthony Minnesota

These retro stained glass panels got out of the shop and into a gorgeous St. Anthony home last month, right in time for it to be staged and sold!

Stained glass has a magic quality to it, and projects like this beautifully demonstrate that a little bit of color transforms a house into a home.

Artist in the World: Christine Barney

We are thrilled to feature the remarkable Christine Barney, a distinguished glass artist whose journey with the medium spans an impressive 43 years. Born and raised near Corning, New York, Christine's childhood was steeped in the rich legacy of glass, thanks to her father's work at the Corning Glass Works. A pivotal moment occurred during those early years when she played amidst the darkened corridors of the Corning Museum of Glass. A witness to Steuben glassblower's. It was natural for Chrtistine to understand sculpture as glass. Later, her family history played a crucial role in securing a place for her as a student in Italy, where she undertook a two-year apprenticeship with glass maestro Livio Seguso.

Spin
Dimensions: 9”H. X 10.5”W. X 9.5”D

Technique: Furnace formed block, cut, ground, polished, glued.

Year: 2015

Christine's artistic evolution is a testament to her unwavering dedication and passion for glass. With 10 years as a glassblower and 33 years devoted to furnace-formed solid sculpture, alongside 18 years of cast glass sculpture, she has carved a unique niche in the art world. Her artistry not only celebrates the inherent qualities of glass but also delves into the dialogue between color, form, and light. Whether through the collaborative effort at the furnace or the transformative process of coldworking, her sculptures emerge as streamlined forms containing a sensory thought, inviting viewers to connect with the memory of transitory moments and experiences. Christine Barney's enduring engagement with glass continues to captivate, and her sculptures serve as an evolving language of form, creating a shared identity with her audience.

Lively Conversation
Dimensions: 14”H. X 7”W. X 2.5”D

Technique: Furnace formed sculptures, cut, ground, polished, glued on schott crystal base

Year: 2012

Looking Through the Venetian Blind
Dimensions: 11”H. X 7.25”W. X 2”D

Technique: Furnace formed block, cut, ground, polished, reconfigured and glued on schott crystal base

Year: 2016

You can follow Christine and keep up with her most recent endeavours on instagram @christinebarney3364

Upcoming Classes at Potekglass

Icicle & Skier Ornament Make-iT! Workshop

12/02/2023 at 02:00 PM

Price: $95

Member Price: $85

Participants must have taken a Try-iT! class or have other previous torch work experience in order to register for this class.

This fun class focuses on heat and flame control. Technically we are making seals, but practically we will be creating Icicles and ski figures, then adding loops to the pieces to create one-of-a-kind ornaments. A perfect way to warm up and create beautiful hand-made gifts! Student can expect to finish 2-3 glass ornaments in this class.

Time: 2pm-5pm (Each Session)

Instructor: Malcom Potek

Kiln Try-iT! Glass Class

01/06/2024 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Price: $95.00

Member Price: $69

Simple to start endless in its potential; join us for 3 hour session of kiln forming glass through fusing and slumping. Compose a mosaic of color and form in this introduction to fusing glass in a kiln. Students will learn to cut patterns out of sheet glass, make frit, and work with a variety of glass formats by combining them in the kiln to produce a 5" x 5" glass tile that will then slump into a catch-all dish.

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: Kiln use on Free Glass Fridays and more.

Make iT! Stained Glass Snowflake 3D & 2D

With Guest Instructor Samael Leopold-Sullivan

01/11/2024 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Price: $95
Member Price: $85

In this Make iT! Course with visiting artist Samael Leopold-Sullivan students will practice accurate cutting and foiling, edge soldering, 3D project construction, and will leave class with at least one completed snowflake ornament and perhaps some new glass friends! Beginning Stained Glass is required.

BYOT - Bring your own tools to this class. If you do not have glass already picked out for your snowflakes, please come by ahead of time to pick out your glass from the studio. Additional expenses may be necessary on top of this class cost. Reach out to Potekglass if you'd like to know the cost of any tools or supplies in advance.

Students must provide their own tools, rent or purchase them from us at the shop.

Mastering the Art of Glass Cutting

with Guest Instructor Joe Ring

01/20/2024 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Price: $195
Member Price: $176

This is a perfect class for the beginner as well as the more advanced glass crafter who may have already taken classes in stained glass, glass fusing or mosaics but would like to develop better glass cutting skills. These skills can save the crafter a lot of money and frustration.

This all day class will open with an overview of all the different types of hand tools and will cover cutting strips curves and the perfect circle.

Students will use the Flying Beetle System for cutting accurate strips, squares, rectangles, and diamonds.

Each student will need to have a glass cutter, running pliers, and breaking pliers for class. A generous supply of glass for practice cutting will be provided for each student. Tools are available for purchase or rent at Potekglass.