Art Show, Saturday, May 31st

I will be participating in an all-women art show at UW on Saturday, May 31st. Great time for you to get some pieces for wedding gifts, graduations, birthdays - or maybe just because you want something cool to use for summer entertaining! The show will be at the screening of the movie, "Don't Fence Me In," which will be located at the Education Auditorium on the campus.

Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Artists' Reception and Sale

7 p.m. - 8 p.m., the movie and panel discussion

8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sale

Hope to see you there!

June Calendar

EVERY WEDNESDAY - 9 AM to 1 PM and 5:30 PM to 9:30 pm

FRIDAYS - June 20 and 27 - 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

OPEN STUDIO: Did you miss a workshop or have a special project that you want to create? Open Studio times are designed for you to make WHATEVER YOU WANT! One flat fee of $10 includes use of the studio space, all tools, kiln firing, equipment and guidance. Materials are extra – price sheet available at studio. Prior glass fusing experience is not required to attend an open studio time, but it is helpful.

"Indian Paintbrush" Pattern Bar (Random Bar) Plate, by Cat Martin

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 - 2 PM to 5 PM, and 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

OPEN STUDIO and POWER TOOLS FOR GLASS: GREAT IDEA FOR FATHER’S DAY! Come hang out with Phil and Cat in the studio – cutting, grinding, drilling, polishing… Bring something that you have made for your Dad to finish – or buy a ready-to-finish project at the studio! Sun catchers, indoor/outdoor sun/wind chimes, pattern bar dishes, letter openers, key chains, wine or vinegar bottle stoppers... You never know what might be here to create! Project prices: $10-$50 and UP, if you want to go really LARGE! Make one, or make ‘em all! Can’t decide? Get Dad a gift certificate!

Phil demonstrates the fine art of using the ring saw to cut very thin pattern bars.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - 1 PM to 4 PM

WEARABLE ART: ADD SOME BLING to your wardrobe with Dichroic Glass fashion accessories and adornments!

· PENDANTS, EARRINGS, PINS, BELT BUCKLES, BARRETTES, BEADS, BOLO TIES: Learn to make cabochons that you can turn into all kinds of wearable art!

· BUTTONS & SHAWL PINS/STICKS: Do you knit, crochet or sew? Come learn how to make fabulous focal point buttons and shawl pins to accent your handmade garments and handbags! Or make your own custom buttons for anything that you sew!

· Fees for cabochons, buttons, shawl pins— Studio fee of $10 (includes kiln firings, use of equipment and tools, and instruction), plus fees for cabachons as follows: Large cabochons (about 1-1/2” diameter) are $8 each. Medium cabochons (about 3/4" to 1”) are $6 each. Small cabochons (about 1/4" to 1/2" ) are $2 each. Shawl pins (up to 2-1/2” per side for square/rectangle/triangle) are $10 each for plain glass, $15 each for dichroic glass. Make as few or as many as you want! All Findings are extra— pin backs, pendant/earring bails, button shanks, and shawl sticks (wood and glass).

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 - 1 PM to 4 PM

GARDEN ART: OUTDOOR COLOR THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO WATER! Are you waiting for your plants to bloom? Come make some permanent outdoor décor to add color to your garden that doesn’t require weeding, watering or fertilizing... Sun chimes, garden stakes, hanging displays for house numbers, bird baths (can be clay or glass!), even mosaic bowling ball garden globes that won’t blow away! Garden globe (bowling ball) projects require that you bring your own bowling ball—and also plan to take a few days to finish your project. Reservations and pre-payment or pre-purchase of some supplies must be made two weeks in advance for this workshop. Please call for more information about materials to required.

SOME OTHER IDEAS FOR YOUR OPEN STUDIO PROJECTS!

SCRAP GLASS DÉCOR : The Ultimate in Glass Recycling! Make a gorgeous decoration or functional fused glass item for your home using scrap glass! Add texture and dimension to your piece using dots, squiggles, and chips of scrap glass. Take the challenge—see if you can make something entirely from scrap glass! From spoon rest and soap dish size, up to large dishes and sun catchers … It can be done!

CLAY MOLD DESIGN: Create a clay mold for your fused glass project! Carve, stamp, or press objects into clay to personalize your glass pieces fused on the mold. Create matching sets and companion pieces with your trademark design. Think of designs you like - bring them with you! Many stamps in the studio available for your use, or bring your own. All carving tools and equipment will be provided. Please wear clothing that can tolerate a little bit of dust and “mud.” Reservations for mold design must be made one week in advance.

Scott and Jenn working on a clay project.

Remember - You can also arrange for private parties and workshops to do projects of your choice! We look forward to seeing you here at Martin's Glass House!

May Calendar

Please call to make reservations for any workshop or open studio time listed.

EVERY WEDNESDAY - 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

OPEN STUDIO: Did you miss a workshop or have a special project that you want to create? Open Studio times are designed for you to make WHATEVER YOU WANT! One flat fee of $10 includes use of the studio space, all tools, kiln firing, equipment and guidance. Materials are extra – price sheet available at studio. Prior glass fusing experience is not required to attend an open studio time, but it is helpful.

FRIDAYS

May 2 - 5PM to 10 PM
GALLERY WALK at Atmosphere Mountainworks, 210 S. 2nd Street, Laramie
Come shop for your Mother's Day presents tonight!

May 9, 16, and 30 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
DATE NIGHT OPEN STUDIO
Take your “date” (spouse, friend, acquaintance) to dinner, and then come by the Glass House to create some beautiful fused glass together! You pick the project – make anything you want! Bring your favorite mood music CD for all to enjoy. Crackers and cheese provided for those who don’t want to miss one magic moment to work on your projects. Date Night Special discount changes each week!

Saturday, May 10 - 9 AM to 3 PM
MOTHER'S DAY OPEN STUDIO
It’s not too late! All Moms like handmade gifts! Take your Mom to breakfast or lunch, and then bring her for a special treat to make her own Mother’s Day gift! It’ll be exactly what she wants – and takes all the guesswork out of shopping. All Moms accompanied by their child and all children 12 and under – who must be accompanied by a parent – pay no studio fee. Pins, jewelry, vases… more! Beautiful projects to make ranging in price from $10 to $50 and UP!

Tuesday, May 20 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
BUTTON FRENZY
ADD SOME BLING to your outfit with Dichroic Glass! Do you knit, crochet or sew? Come learn how to make fabulous focal point buttons and shawl pins to accent your handmade garments and handbags! Or make your own custom buttons for anything that you sew! How many buttons can you make in this 3 hour workshop? Workshop Fees: Flat fee of $15 includes all button shanks, kiln firings and use of equipment and tools. Large buttons (about 1-1/2” diameter) are $8 each. Medium buttons (about 3/4" to 1”) are $5 each. Small buttons (about 1/4" to 1/2" are $1 each. Shawl pins are $10 each, and do not include the cost of a shawl stick.

Thursday, May 22 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
PENDANT WORKSHOP
PUT ON THE GLITZ! Participants may make up to six fused glass pendants (or cut some in half for earrings), including some with dichroic glass. Course covers instruction on glass cutting, discussion of types of glass, glass compatibility, demonstration of tool use, and all studio fees for use of equipment, tools and kiln firings. Beginners encouraged – previous glass cutting and fusing experience is NOT required! Workshop Fee: $40 includes all glass and embellishments for six pendants or 3 pendants and 3 sets of earrings. Findings (pendant/earring bails, chains, cords…) are extra. Reservations are required.

Saturday, May 24 - 10 AM to 3 PM
Monday, May 26 - 10 AM to 3 PM
HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO

Saturday, May 31 - 6 PM to 8:30 PM
ALL WOMEN ARTISAN SHOW at University of Wyoming, Education Auditorium
with special screening of the movie, "DON'T FENCE ME IN". Come shop for graduation, Father's Day, weddings, birthdays - or just because you want to buy something special for yourself! I will have a sampling of my work - big pieces and small pieces, jewelry, dishes, you name it!

Martin Lake Resort Summer Get-Away

Summer has arrived with fury in Laramie, Wyoming! After yesterday's tornado, we were blessed with an inch of overnight snow.

But, don't let that deter your summer travel plans! Here at Martin Lake, you will be treated to beautiful lakeside sunrises, such as this.

And soon the Laramie Cypress Gardens will be available for your pleasure- and NO alligators! A few salamanders, maybe, but NO alligators!

And, just when you thought you were already having too much fun for there to be anything else... Get this! Newly discovered this year: a remote Native American Beagle burial mound! Yessiree, no more furry varmits at Martin Lake this year. (Just salamanders, which you might run into in our INDOOR POOL - in the crawl space!)

So, when every room has such a great lakeside view, why would you want to go anywhere else? Just sit back and relax at Martin Lake Resort.

OK. Enough promotion! How do you find us? Just look for this sign and you'll know you have arrived! Ready? Set? OK!

New Buttons at Martin's Glass House!

Come see some of the newest Button creations at Martin's Glass House!

Whether you knit or sew your own clothing and accessories, you can buy some really great buttons to add a special touch - or make your own custom buttons to really personalize your outfits!

These black iridescent fused glass buttons reflect the light in a rainbow of colors. Sizes vary from 3/4" square to 1-1/4" square; but in any size, they will add a touch of glitz to your sweaters and purses. If you want just one accent button, the size can be made even larger - or in any shape!

How do you like these tiny blue pillows of clear dichroic fused glass? These buttons are a mere 1/2" square. Light and delicate for sweaters or shirts. This clear dichroic glass reflects blue / aqua colors of light, but other colors are available.

Do you want even smaller buttons? These tiny gems are 3/8" squares made from transparent cobalt glass with 1/4" cobalt dichroic glass squares on top. These smaller buttons have smaller diameter metal button shanks.

Nothing could be more elegant and fun than these black fused glass buttons with 22-karat gold decals. Sizes vary from 1" square to 1-1/4" square with acrylic button shanks. Decal designs include flowers, leaves, trees, hearts, snowflakes (seasonal), cats, horses... so they may vary from what you see here. If you are placing a custom order, you may specify which designs you would prefer and we will try to accommodate your requests. Other button colors may also be requested.

These rectangles (1" x 1-1/4") of white fused glass buttons with a double overlay of clear dichroic glass will go with practically anything! Great as a focal piece, or use two to close a knitted cape.

Multi-color fused glass with an inclusion of fine silver wire provide accents of casual fun to your outfit. As shown, these red and black 1" squares include pieces of pattern bars, along with butterfly, fish and squiggle designs.

Nautical and Nice for your little children's knitted and sewn creations! Nothing could be more fun than these rectangles (1/2" x 3/4") of red, yellow, blue and white with little sail boat and duckling accents. This is a one-of-a-kind set, but custom orders may be requested.

Glass sandwich buttons! Can be made any size, any color - squares or rectangles. As shown, these range in size from 1/2" squares to 1/2" x 1" rectangles.

Tic-Tac-Toe, anyone? Strategic placement of colored and dichroic glass dots add an element of playfulness to these fused glass buttons. One-ince squares of black with white stringers create the game board, but these can be made any colors for custom orders!

Remember, you can also come to Open Studio times and Workshops at Martin's Glass House to make your own button creations! Check our calendar for dates and times!