June 2023 Newsletter
New offerings, Ian Chadwick and stringer sale!
Art in the Shop: Moon Phase Lunar Bowls by Malcom Potek
Goodbye to "Phase 1" Lunar Bowl, which found its forever home over Art-a-Whirl weekend!
"New Moon" Lunar Bowl is still available in our gallery.
Artist in the World: Ian Chadwick
The inspiration behind Ian's glass work comes from a love of optical art, traditional pattern-forming and an interest in sacred geometry and in particular the meditation symbols known as mandalas. Mandalas contain many of the principles important in the esoteric practice of geometry, utilized by craftsmen for centuries in the design of cathedrals and stained glass windows. This interest is realized in his most recent range of work. In this range he is embodying the essence of mandalas into the patterns present within each individual hand-made piece of glassware.
Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
Beginning Stained Glass
August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Price: $115
Member Price: $103.50
4-week course, 2 hours each week (plus 2-3 hours of homework between sessions).
$115 Plus glass, tools and supplies.
Learn the basics of stained glass from start to finish using the copper foil method. We'll teach you pattern preparation, cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, framing and finishing. Stop in before the first class to pick out a pattern, pick out and purchase your glass, and your beginner kit ($155 - which is a 10% discounted price for enrolled students). There will also be supplies and tools to purchase each week to take you through the creation process (approx. $140 total). Students will have homework each week, and opportunity to work in the shop at a discounted rate.
Thursday Evening Classes are 6pm - 8pm. Saturday Afternoon Classes are 2pm - 4pm.
Blowing Boro Basics
June 10th 2pm - 5pm
Price: $95
Member Price: $85.50
Learn how to blow glass in the scientific tradition. Students will be pulling points, making tapered spheres, blowing bowls, and trimming lips.
Students are required to bring or purchase a graphite opening tool,
(available at Potekglass for $15) and three borosilicate glass pieces, 19mm Hvy wall tube, 12.7mm Hvy wall tube and 7mm rod (available at Potekglass for $29.20 all together).
Previous torch work experience is required. Any of the Try-iT! torch classes are excellent introductions to the medium.
Kiln Try-iT!
July 1st 2pm - 5pm
Price: $95
Member Price: $69
Simple to start endless in its potential; join us for a 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 as well as intermediate kiln classes.
Stained Glass Cat Head Box
Aug 10, 17, 31, Sept 7 5pm - 8pm
Price: $175
Member Price: $169
Enter the world of 3-D stained glass creation! In this class you'll practice accurate cutting and foiling, soldering a complex 3-D object, and learn how to make a hinge using copper tube. You will be able to leave class with a completed stained glass cat head box to enjoy!
Students will have homework each week. Glass cutting experience is required. Students may need to purchase a few supply items during the class.
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***
15% OFF Bullseye Stringer for the month of June! Stock up on your glass art necessities and shop this deal! In Store Only.
