GRAPEFRUIT - MARCH FRUIT OF THE MONTH

Just a reminder - it is not too late to start taking part in the Fruit of the Month workshops!
So far, we've made Kiwi (January), Papaya (February), Grapefruit (March)... and coming up in April: BLUEBERRIES!

The dish samples (above, left) are Cat's. There is a 9" round bowl at the top right, and a 5" round bowl in the wrought iron standing spoon rest. These were all done on a clear base, using glass frit for the pulp/fruit, glass "dots" for seeds, and glass stringers for membranes that section the fruit. Does anyone know what the white part is called?

The four small 3" square dishes in front were samples made to see what color combinations of glass frit might work to make the dishes look like grapefruit. They are edged with glass noodles.

STUDENT ART PIECES!

Students used a combination of glass frit, stringers and glass chips cut with mosaic nippers to create their dishes.

Front Row: Laura (left), Sara (right)
Back Row: Dorothy (left), Patty (right)

We've all been having a great time - and learning to overcome the challenges that come with trying to make glass look like fruit!

We've also been sampling some interesting recipes that call for the fruits we've made in glass. Last month we all sampled Kiwi Papaya Salsa - YUMMY! This month we tried Grapefruit Apple Crisp ... Well, what can I say about it? Maybe not the best use for grapefruit, but it was certainly an "interesting" recipe that probably should only be tried for the fun of it.

I am definitely looking forward to Blueberries next month. I like them just plain, but if someone has a good - or interesting - recipe for using them, we'll give it a try! Just email your recipe to me at dts@martinsglasshouse.com. If we use your recipe, we'll give you some kind of prize - or at least recognition for your contribution!

Hoping to see you at the next Fruit of the Month workshop! Be thinking of a fruit that YOU would like to make, and bring your ideas!

c@

WE HAVE A WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS - to Makenzie Marshall who won the drawing from the Martin's Glass House booth at the Bridal Expo in Laramie on February 22!

Makenzie selected the black "Fireworks" set which included an 11" cheese ball/cracker platter and four 6" serving plates.

It was Makenzie's "lucky" day at the Bridal Expo - she also won the grand prize... a choice of one of two cruises for their honeymoon!

MARCH CALENDAR

Here is the latest version of the March 2009 calendar for Martin's Glass House!

Due to the number of closures this month, I have tried to incorporate more open studio times for you with both Easter and Mother's Day fast approaching.

Just click on the calendar to make it larger and to print it. Descriptions of all workshops are below.

Looking foward to seeing you soon! c@

MARTIN’S GLASS HOUSE – MARCH 2009 CALENDAR DESCRIPTIONS

Please phone or email AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE to reserve a place for open studio time and workshops!

Phone: Cat Martin, Martin’s Glass House 307-399-6441
Email: dts@martinsglasshouse.com


HAVING A PARTY OR CELEBRATION? Bring your group to our studio – collaborate as a team, or each person can make a project of their own! A great idea to make a gift or gift set – from the whole group! Excellent idea for wedding gifts! Special pricing may be available for groups. Please call or email to make arrangements.

REMINDER: For your personal safety, please remember to wear long pants and hard-sole closed shoes to all open studio times and workshops.

OPEN STUDIO (Pre-requisite – Fusing Basics)
Please check calendar for dates and times.

Make a project of your choice. Come with your ideas and friends to enjoy a few hours of creating beautiful handmade fused glass items. FEE: $10 studio fee covers use of all tools, equipment and supplies; extra fee for all glass materials and accessories for projects, with cost determined by the size of your project and types of glass used.

FUSING BASICS
Saturday, March 7, 1-4 p.m.

Designed for those new to glass fusing, and required before you may participate in open studio sessions. Includes studio safety, types of glass used in fusing and their characteristics, and illustrations of results acquired by firing the glass at different temperatures. You will receive instruction on use of all glass cutting tools (including power tools!) and techniques for cutting strips, squares and circles. You will have time to create one 8”x8” square project that can be turned into your choice of final shape including a plate, bowl, vase or sun catcher. FEE: $45; includes all materials, supplies and kiln firing.

FRUIT OF THE MONTH – RUBY RED/PINK GRAPEFRUIT
Wednesday, March 11, 6-9 p.m.

No experience required. Anyone can take part in this workshop – you don’t need to have made previous fruit projects to be part of the “club.” All techniques needed for this project will be taught.

This month – the Ruby Red (or pink) grapefruit! The techniques you will learn in this class are applicable to many other designs besides fruit; but once you learn them, you can make virtually any fruit at any open studio time – either the 6” project size from the workshop, or even larger for a full-sized salad bowl. FEE: $40 for first time participants, $30 for repeat participants; $15 for each additional 6” piece. Fee for larger pieces based on size and type of glass used.

ALL THINGS SUSHI
Saturday, March 28, 1-4 p.m.

Sushi roll tasting AND make your own sushi set at one great workshop! A REAL DEAL! Come taste sushi rolls made by Sarah Norek, then each individual or couple will have the opportunity to create one of three package deals. This is a very drastically reduced fee based on the expected popularity and size of the group. You won’t want to pass up an opportunity like this!

PLEASE NOTE: A $25 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED PER PERSON OR PER COUPLE

TO HOLD A SPACE IN THE WORKSHOP FOR YOU.

THE BALANCE OF $20 MAY BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL AT THE SUSHI TASTING.

DEPOSITS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

PICK ONE PACKAGE DEAL – to be made per individual, or couples may work on one set together:

PACKAGE A: Sushi tasting AND… two 3” dipping plates, plus two 6” sushi plates
PACKAGE B: Sushi tasting AND… two 3” dipping plates, plus one 8”x8” sushi platter
PACKAGE C: Sushi tasting AND… two 3” dipping plates, plus one 7”x10” platter