June 2021 Newsletter

New Art, Glass Classes, and Exciting Events

June at Potekglass is filled with meaningful projects, new glass classes, and opportunities to explore art and creativity. Whether you're interested in learning new glass techniques or engaging with thought-provoking artworks, there's something for everyone this month.

Art in the Shop: Ahvah Bowl
Our featured piece for June, Ahvah, is a 14" round glass bowl that beautifully represents the values of love and interconnectedness. Created as a meditation on the biblical edict of loving your neighbor, this piece incorporates the Hebrew word "ahavah," meaning love, and uses the colors of the Palestinian flag to create a powerful visual statement. The bowl not only serves as a reminder of the importance of love and unity but also as a reflection of the artist's own grief and hope for a better world.

Artist in the World: Angie Babby
Angie Babby, a talented glass artist with Lakota heritage, creates deeply moving pieces that blend realism with surrealism. Her works, such as Ancient One and Melt, Prayers for the People and the Planet, explore cultural narratives and use glass to tell stories that honor both nature and humanity. Babby’s artistic process, which combines cutting, painting, and firing glass, results in stunning mosaics that convey a powerful message of resilience and connection to the land.

Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
This month, we have several exciting classes scheduled to expand your skills and creativity:

• Free Glass Friday (June 11, 18, July 2)
  Open Torch Session
  Cost: $35 | Member Price: $25
  Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  Join us for a 4-hour open torch session with free glass! This session includes Italian soft glass, borosilicate glass, and Bullseye glass. Students will need to bring their own mandrels and bead release. A torch experience is required to participate.

• Italian Soft Glass Try-iT! (June 13)
  Beginner Level Class
  Cost: $95
  Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Discover the world of Italian soft glass! Learn the basics of molding and shaping glass, and make beautiful beads. This class focuses on surface decoration techniques, and students can expect to make 6 to 12 beads depending on their work style.

• Special Effects - Kiln (July 17)
  Intermediate Level Class
  Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  This full-day class dives into advanced kiln techniques. Previous glass experience is required, and this class will teach you how to create exciting kiln effects.

New Retail Items: Bullseye Glass Rods
Potekglass is now offering a limited selection of Bullseye glass rods in-store and online. For a limited time, enjoy 50% off all rod purchases made in-store or by phone. These rods are perfect for both torchwork and kiln work, and we're excited to offer these new supplies to our customers.

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 us at 612-281-7243 or email info@potekglass.com. We look forward to welcoming you to Potekglass this June!

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