October 2018 Newsletter
Were Moving! Last class in the sky and Studio Garage Sale.
Art in the Shop: New Work!
"Blue Moon Bowl"
The use of a customized color blend, creates a subtle cosmic texture in this one of a kind bowl.
Dimensions: 15" round 4" tall
$325
Lowry Ave Building Update
The remodel is coming along! Potekglass Studio on track to open in December with new classes starting up in the new year. Check out the progress and stay tuned.
Potekglass at the Bead Bazaar
Come visit Malcom at Potekglass' booth at the Bead Bazaar in the Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center.
October 27th and 28th. Thanks for your support!
Art in the World: Almeric Walter
At the beginning of the twentieth century, the master glassmaker Almaric Walter (1870-1959) rediscovers the ancient technique of Pate’ de Verre (Paste of Glass).
Walter trained in Sevres before starting his own business. In 1905, he joined the famous crystal Daum in Nancy, France. Walter brings the technique of Pate’ de Verre to the company. He created objects in small glass sculptures, paperweights or lamps.
Working in the emerging Art Nouveau style He is credited with returning Pate’ de Verre to the forefront of the glassmaking industry.
Class Notes
Our Last Class in the Sky!
We have a last Try-It! class before we move to Lowry Ave. Visit the studio one last time for a proper goodbye!
Basics from Boron
Sat. 11/3/18 @ 10 AM
Learn how to blow glass in the scientific tradition by sculpting small paperweights and experiment with blowing small objects.
Studio Garage Sale!
Lots of stuff I don't want to move or don't need anymore.
50% OFF CLEAR BORO RODS AND TUBING.
25% OFF COE 104 glass
Lead Crystal 90 coe 10mm x 5' rods, .50cents apiece!
Assorted artwork at 1/2 off
Empty Propane tanks $20 (2)
Scrap 90 Coe sheet and fused components at $5/lb
Boro Shorts (Tubing and Rod) $2/50 lb.
Make an appointment and get some deals!
