March 2022 Newsletter

Exploring Glass Art with Boro, Kiln, and New Retail Offerings

This month, Potekglass is diving deep into the art of glass with exciting new classes, ongoing projects, and fresh materials. From melting and sculpting boro glass to exploring kiln-forming techniques, there's no shortage of creativity in the air. Plus, we’re thrilled to introduce new retail items and share upcoming artist inspirations.

Art in the Shop: Time of the Waves 2022
Potekglass continues to explore the concept of transformation and renewal with Time of the Waves 2022, an ongoing project about how Platonic ideals are broken down and reassembled. The process involves taking a solid, uniform piece of performed glass, breaking it, refiring it, and soaking it in water to separate it into multiple fragments. These pieces are then reassembled into a new form, symbolizing the constant cycle of change. Stay tuned as this piece nears completion.

Artist in the World: Roni Horn
Roni Horn is a conceptual artist and writer whose minimalist work centers on water in all its forms, using cast glass as a primary medium. Her installations, like Water Double (2013), evoke a strong connection to nature, focusing on the fluidity of water and the interplay between the natural world and human perception. Horn’s works often require months of firing and annealing, transforming her glass pieces into thought-provoking sculptures that reflect our understanding of nature and time.

Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
This month’s classes include a variety of techniques and styles. Whether you're a beginner or looking to hone your sculptural skills, we've got a class for you.

• Glass Menagerie – Tortoise (March 26th)
  Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Cost: $95 (non-members), $69 (members)
  Learn the basics of sculpting with borosilicate glass as we create small turtles. Students will explore how to form shapes and strike color using the torch while also learning techniques like creating seals and picking up frit.

• Kiln Try-iT! (April 16th)
  Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Cost: $95 (non-members), $69 (members)
  This beginner-level class introduces kiln-forming, where students will cut patterns from sheet glass and create a glass ring dish. This class is perfect for anyone looking to explore the creative potential of kiln-formed glass.

• Blowing Boro Basics (April 30th)
  Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Cost: $95 (non-members), $88.50 (members)
  Dive into the world of borosilicate glass with this introductory class to glassblowing. Students will learn to blow glass in the scientific tradition, making tapered spheres and sculpting bowls.

• Free Glass Fridays (March 14th, 21st, 28th)
  Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  Cost: $35 (non-members), $25 (members)
  Take advantage of our Free Glass Friday sessions, where you can spend 4 hours working with glass using our tools and equipment. Choose from a variety of glass types, including Bullseye glass, borosilicate glass, and Italian soft glass.

Retail in the Shop: Beetle Bits Glass Cutting System
We are excited to announce the arrival of the Beetle Bits Glass Cutting Systems at Potekglass! The Ultra and Mini systems are designed to make glass cutting easier and more precise. Starting in mid-April, we’ll also be expanding our retail selection to include more stained glass supplies and materials—stay tuned for more updates.

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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