July 2021 Newsletter

Glass Art, Classes, and Unique Offerings

July at Potekglass brings exciting new projects, unique pieces of art, and inspiring glass classes for all skill levels. Explore our featured art, upcoming classes, and special retail promotions this month.

Art in the Shop: Punch Bowl
This month, we showcase Punch Bowl, a stunning glass piece that pays homage to the rich history of punch, a beverage with origins in Southeast India. The name "punch" comes from the Hindu word paantsch, meaning "five," as the traditional drink was made from five ingredients. This 18-inch round, 7-inch tall piece draws inspiration from the iconic punch bowls used throughout history, from English royalty to prom nights, and reflects both the significance of the drink and the cultural impact it has had over time.

Artist in the World: Narcissus Quagliata
Narcissus Quagliata, an Italian artist, is renowned for his glass and watercolor works, often exploring the human form. His most famous piece, The Dome of Light: Wind, Fire, and Time, is the largest illuminated glass dome in the world, located in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Rapid Transit station. Quagliata’s work blends color and light to create sculptures that evoke emotion and provoke thought, such as his glass and lead work Melancolía.

Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
This month, Potekglass offers a variety of classes for both beginners and experienced artists:

• Open Torch and Open Kiln (July 10)
  Open Studio Session
  Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  Cost: $35 | Member Price: $25
  Join us for a 4-hour open torch and kiln session. Use our equipment and student tools to work on your glass projects. Students are required to bring their own mandrels, glass, and bead release. Experience is required. Not certified? Sign up for a Try-iT class to get started.

• Special Effects - Kiln (July 17)
  Fundamentals Level Class
  Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  Explore the chemistry of Bullseye glass and learn how to create ethereal color shifts and fume effects using flat glass. This class is perfect for beginners and intermediate artists looking to deepen their understanding of kiln glass. Previous glass experience is helpful but not required.

• Creating Positives (Sept 15 - Nov 17)
  Master Level Class
  Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Join Malcom Potek and Elizabeth Coleman for this master-level ceramic and glass class. Learn how to create custom slip cast molds and use glass to bring your ideas to life. Previous glass experience is required.

Retail in the Shop: Special Production Glass
Potekglass is offering a limited production Bullseye glass sheet: French Vanilla with Light Turquoise Blue Wisps. These streaky sheets are hand-rolled, making each piece unique in both color and light transmission. Visit our studio or shop online and use the discount code POTEKWISPS to get 10% off through July 12th.

Potekglass Hours
TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THURSDAY: Open Until 8:00 PM
MONDAY: Closed
SUNDAY: Closed

For more information or to book a class, call 612-281-7243 or email info@potekglass.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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