They're not just afternoons
So the fall show season is upon us, and I will be at shows on many fall weekends. And yet I'm itching to offer more creative opportunities, for gift-making and stress-reducing and general fun-making....
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Learning all the Time
One of the joys of art for me is learning new techniques and methods. I was fortunate to spend last week in Austin TX learning to create intricate designs in silver. I am still determining the best...
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Jewelry for Men?
My friends Fred and Leslie tell me I should make jewelry for men. What do you think gentlemen, would you wear a necklace? A ring? Or what about cuff links? (Ladies, you might need to weigh in for...
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Part 2, Jewelry for men
Thanks all for the feedback, I appreciate it and have been busy trying out some of your ideas. I've made three pairs of cufflinks, a men's ring and a pendant that I think might appeal to men. Let me...
View ArticleWhy Argentium Sterling Silver, and What the Heck is Germanium?
I'm excited to be using Argentium sterling silver for all my new work. Argentium has a slightly higher silver content (.935 instead of .925), and contains a bit of Germanium (yes, that's an element)....
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World Series Good Luck Earrings
I know it's silly but aren't we all a little superstitious when it comes to our sports team? I was obsessed by the Nationals World Series games, and nervously worked on my earrings while I watched....
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DC Love
I am a proud resident of the District of Columbia and love to celebrate our beautiful and diverse city (and yes, complain about not having representation!). I'm now making DC-focused pieces -- these...
View ArticleArt on the Wall
While most of what I sell in shows is jewelry, I also make glass art for the wall and the table. For most shows, I have to choose between showing my jewelry or my glass art -- and I generally choose...
View ArticleWhat is Your Therapy?
Everyone has their own ways of dealing with anxiety -- mine is making art. Regardless of the state of the world, I can lose myself in the creative process. I also find that riding my bike (an excuse...
View ArticleThanks to you, the Food Bank will serve 1,250 meals to people in need
I sent $500 to the capital Area Food Bank (rounding up from $471) -- a couple of you even matched or added to the donation. Thank you for supporting my glass art, and for helping our community!The...
View ArticleWorkshops are Starting Up - Carefully
I miss you guys! My studio hasn't been the same without you. (My husband tells me I've started talking to myself...) Fortunately, Covid 19 stats are moving in the right direction and things are...
View ArticleLight at the End of the Tunnel
The patience muscle is getting quite a workout At some point we will be able to hug, mingle and go to school -- and come to workshops and art shows! We can hurry it along with masks and distancing....
View ArticleTwo Things are Still True
Art is a Balm for the Soul, and Our Community Still Needs HelpLast spring and early summer, I donated 25% of the proceeds of any sales from the Joy of Glass web site to the Capital Area Food Bank....
View Article10% off Everything in the shop
With Everything Going On -- We All Need a Treat!Who's stressed? Everybody! Certainly me. Like many of you, I'm yelling at whatever screen makes me mad. More constructively, I just voted -- hopeful...
View ArticleGreat Challenges, Great Hope -- and Workshops!
Welcome 2021, Welcome Joe and Kamala!While we still face huge challenges, I'm betting that that this year will turn out to be awesome. As the vaccines roll out and activities start to resume, our...
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