May 2021 Newsletter

Art, Custom Glass, and Upcoming Classes

May is here, and at Potekglass, we're embracing creativity with exciting new projects, classes, and opportunities to engage with the community. Join us for a celebration of artistry and craftsmanship as we continue to explore the possibilities of glass and design.

Art in the Shop: Up in the Trees
This beautiful custom glass piece, created for a bedroom door, captures the serene beauty of birch trees in fall. The design offers privacy while still allowing natural light to filter through, providing an elegant touch to the home. The project incorporates various glass techniques to replicate the delicate details of the trees, creating a peaceful ambiance for the space.

Artist in the World: Sibylle Peretti
Sibylle Peretti, an artist living in New Orleans, is known for her captivating glass sculptures. With an MFA in Sculpture and Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cologne and a Master in Glass Making from the State School of Glass in Zwiesel, Germany, Peretti's work is both thought-provoking and innovative. Her latest exhibition, Loveland, currently showing at Callan Contemporary in New Orleans, features beautiful glass sculptures like Haze and Siblings, which delve deep into themes of form, space, and human connection.

Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
We’re thrilled to announce new class offerings this spring and summer! As we continue to follow CDC guidelines, we will be increasing class sizes to 8 students, ensuring social distancing with masks still required for all classes. Take a look at the upcoming classes below:

• Glass Menagerie – Fish (May 15, 10:00 AM)
  Advanced Beginner Class
  Cost: $95 | Member Price: $69
  Discover the sculptural potential of Borosilicate glass as you create small animal sculptures. This class introduces the basics of sculpture on the torch, including working with colors, shaping glass, and creating unique animal forms.

• Kiln Tessellations Try-Its! (June 5, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
  Beginner Level Class
  Cost: $95
  Learn how to create beautiful glass tessellations using kiln-forming techniques. This class is perfect for beginners who want to explore geometric patterns and shapes within the luminous medium of glass.

• Special Effects - Kiln (July 17, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
  Intermediate Level Class
  A full-day class focused on creating kiln special effects. Previous glassworking experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to take one of our Try-Its to build foundational skills.

Art-A-Whirl 2021
Potekglass will be participating in the annual Art-A-Whirl event, the largest open studio tour in the country! Come visit us to see new works, enjoy special discounts on classes, and experience the community of art. We’re excited to open our doors once again for this incredible event. All staff are fully vaccinated, and we ask visitors to wear masks for the safety of everyone.

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!

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