Here are the photos you've been waiting to see! We have PAPAYAS! Clockwise from top: Paula, Cat, Sara, Dorothy, Cat (standing spoon rest).
Another successful Fruit of the Month workshop - and this is what YOU missed!
We have some GREAT gift ideas for your VALENTINE at Martin's Glass House! Hurry in - Valentine's Day is this Saturday!If you haven't seen the new SOAP ROCKS, SOAP WOODS, PALM STONES AND HEART GEMS at Martin's Glass House, come check them out before they're gone! We also have PURE & SIMPLE BATH BARS in Aloe, Lavender, Shea Butter and Tea Tree Oil. They make terrific gifts alone - or find a variety of soap dishes in our studio to complete the package.
These soaps are made by T.S. Pink in Oneonta, NY... All natural ingredients, and tested only on humans. They are beautiful - and look so realistic! The scents are divine... and the more you use them, the more the veins in the rock shapes, and rings in the wood pieces, are exposed. They're fun, intriguing, and something everyone will appreciate.
If you want more than soap, we have a variety of night lights, dichroic glass jewelry in heart shapes - and not heart shapes, as well as bookmarks, Everything Clips (you need to see these!), Remembrance Tins (for little keepsakes, or the jewelry you purchase), mirrors... oh, the list goes on and on! Of course, there are plenty of other glassware items and accessories that you can purchase from our studio shelves - and you really need to see the displays to see how much there is from which to choose.
Can't decide? We have GIFT CERTIFICATES for your Valentines who want to make their own beautiful glassware in one of our workshops or at open studio times.
No matter how you look at it, you and your Valentine will be very pleased with your Valentine selection! We hope to see you soon at Martin's Glass House!
These are the wall sconces that have just been hung in the living room for display.
What a difference they make in there when we have them lit!
Next time you're here, you can see them up close and personal.
Click on the image to view them in a larger format...
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Valentine's Day will be here before you know it!
Following are short descriptions of what to expect from workshops and open studio times, as well as an invitation for you to form small groups of your own for special projects of your choice.
Phone: 307-399-6441
Email: dts@martinsglasshouse.com
Looking forward to seeing you in February!
A NOTE ABOUT WORKSHOPS
Want to learn more about glass fusing? A group setting helps a lot - you can gain new ideas from other students working with you, and their questions might help you answer some of your own. Techniques are taught and/or demonstrated for students to learn about glass fusing at a drastically reduced fee. Workshop topics vary from month to month, oftenplanned with seasonal projects in mind. Workshop class size is limited to a maximum of 10 students per class.
A NOTE ABOUT OPEN STUDIO
Open studio times are provided for students who have already taken the Fusing Basics workshop, or who already have fusing experience and have learned appropriate safety, glass cutting and fusing procedures. Students may use the studuio workspace, tools and other educational materials to select and produce projects of their own choosing. The instructor is present to answer questions, as well as to provide guidance and offer suggestions so that the student can continue to learn about glass fusing while creating their projects.
There is a per visit studio fee which covers use of tools, some supplies and kiln firing. An additional fee is charged for all glass used and other materials that may be needed for special projects. The only glass that may be used for projects at open studio times will be that which is made available for purchase through the Martin's Glass House studio.
Please make arrangements to come to Open Studio times at least one day in advance to be sure there is room available for you to work and adequate tool supply.
A NOTE ABOUT PRIVATE PARTIES AND GROUP WORKSHOPS
We love parties - and FUN! Birthdays, graduations, bridal parties or other celebrations... Just give us a call to put together something special for your special occasion. Or, if you see an advertised workshop that doesn't fit your schedule, just round up a minimum of 4 people and reschedule for a time that works for you.
FEBRUARY 2009 - WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
FUSING BASICS
Don't know anything about fusin or cutting glass, or just want to see what it's all about before you get too involved? This class is for you - and it is required if you want to attend Open Studio times, too! This workshop is an introduction to glass fusing basics offered once a month. Designed for beginners. What you will learn:
PROJECT: One 8-inch square piece that can be used to hang in a windor, or which can be shaped in to a bowl, plate or vase.
FEE: $45, includes cost for all glass materials, supplies and kiln firing.
FRUIT OF THE MONTH CLUB
Make a new fruit-shaped dish or plate each month. By the end of the year, you'll have a fruit salad - or salsa! New members will learn the techniques, past participants get a discount!
February's suggested PROJECT is the PAPAYA - and we will be serving Kiwi Papaya Salsa! AND... we will also have a demonstration (with some student participation) on how to make vitrigraph!
Did you know that if you cut a papaya across the middle, you'll see stars? Come check it out at this workshop! You are invited to turn this delicious fruit into a 6-inch fused glass plate or bowl. If time permits, you may make more than one (an extra fee for each additional dish applies). Should you wish to create a large piece, cost will be determined by size.Techniques/Knowledge Base:
Dichroic Glass Jewelry, that is! Plenty of time to make lots of jewelry for Valentine's Day! We'll teach you the basic techniques - then you can go wild! For example - for just the price of the workshop, if you work quickly during this TWO HOUR workshop, you can make cabachons for:
