January 2019 Newsletter
Studio grand opening, glass classes, summer camps and more!
Art in the Shop: New Studio!
Grand Opening!
We are officially in the new studio: suite C in the Flux Arts Building!
Tour the building and join us in celebrating sustainable artist-owned buildings in Northeast. Win door prizes, enjoy refreshments and see how we do what we do.
Artist in the World: Trey Cornette
Trey Cornette began his lampworking career as a bead-maker some 15 years ago. He has shown his work nationally over that time and has moved from working in softglass beads to borosilicate marble making. Trey has taught glasswork for the last eight years.
Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
Hearts and Wine Try-iT!
Saturday 2.9 | 6 - 9 pm
Looking for a unique date night this Valentine's Day weekend? Bring your friend/valentine and your creativity! Create heart-shaped pendants and paperweights to bring home while you enjoy some wine (21+). No experience necessary! You are sure to bring the heat with this date night!
Kiln Try-iT!
Saturday 2.23 | 10 am - 1 pm
Simple to start endless in its potential, kiln-forming is to glass what conducting is to instruments. You will explore the foundations of kiln-work: learn to cut patterns out of sheet glass, make frit, and work with a variety of glass formats by fusing glass in the kiln.
Crackin' the Kiln Code
Thursdays 2/21 - 3/14
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Learn warm glass basics! You will explore the dynamic range of glass kiln work and create beads, pendants, tiles, bowls, plates and small sculptures. You will learn various fused glass techniques incorporating patterns, bead bars and fiber molds. Discover how to use various heating schedules to achieve distinct end results. Part with foundational kiln work knowledge!
Cast Your Summer in Glass
Kids Summer Camp
Mon. July 8 - Fri. July 12
Looking for your kids to unplug this summer and engage in fun, creative learning? Snag a spot to the summer camp!
Apply math and chemistry to create glass art! Our week-long camp series focuses on real-world problem-solving to answer the questions needed to create art: imagination, a little science and math, and each child's one-of-a-kind creativity.
With over 17 years of teaching and working with kids, Malcom provides an enriching learning experience that can spark new ways of seeing, new skills, and new friendships. Come ready for fun!
Featured in MN Parent Magazine!
Gently Used Equipment For Sale
Minor Torch/Bench Burner with Regulators and more - check out the listings online!
Aim Hi Temp Glass Kiln
Price $150.00
Set of 6 - Steinert blow pipes
Price $500.00
Book Your Private Event!
Bring your group and creativity! Learn glass basics and you will each make your one-of-a-kind creation: a blue pendant for the bride-to-be, a tile inspired by your book club's read, or beads made by hand in the company of friends and family. Make the world more beautiful by creating with your own two hands - to make things is the thing that make us human!
