Glasscaster

The Studio Glass Movement: Through the Eyes of Marvin Lipofsky

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 17:12:45 -0400

Witness the birth of the Studio Glass Movement through the eyes of Marvin Lipofsky. As one of the students that participated in Harvey Littleton's first glassblowing class, he was present from the beginning. His work as a glass artist has taken him all over the world, where he was often the first American artist to collaborate with local factory workers. From the Czech Republic to Japan, Russia, Finland and Yugoslavia, this international glass master has seen it all. He also describes the events that led to the formation of the Glass Art Society.

Build Your Dreams with Tim Macfarlane

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:07:26 -0400

Build your dreams in glass! Engineer
Tim Macfarlane shares a bit about the complexities of determining the stress, strain and structural strength of our favorite sparkly material. He brings architects' visions to life, an accomplishment that is no small feat!

You may recognize his work when treading upon sculptural glass staircases at Apple stores around the world. Or climbing the ruby red staircase at Times Square to usher in the New Year.

Perhaps you heard his inspiring address as the Glass Art Society Keynote Speaker in Corning, 2009.

But it's not all about the modern application of glass as a building material....

He's also working on the restoration of a historic building in Virginia, circa 1769. Replacing missing sections with glass makes it "clear" to all the separation of the old from the new. A conservators dream! Or is it? Find out more in this engaging interview.

Paul Stankard: My Life So Far

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:45:11 -0500

Paul Stankard's contribution's in glass span more than four decades. You'll enjoy this candid and revealing interview with one of the world's foremost and well-loved paperweight makers. FInd out about his thoughtful and provocative book, "No Green Berries or Leaves", and see what's happening at his alma mater, Salem Community College. Their new Glass Center now fuels it's furnaces using methane from a nearby landfill while turning extra gas into electricity. An ambitious undertaking! (Recorded at the 9th International Flameworking Conference.)

Figures, Fairies, and the Flameworking Magic of Julie Riggs

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:07:30 -0500

Join us as we explore the personal cosmos of Julie Riggs.

Her glass sculptures blend spirit, sensuality and nature with passion, conviction, and skill. It's a successful mix! We discuss fairies, figures and flamework, as well as technical subjects such as amber purple, surface mixed torches, and her recent collaborative work in Las Vegas. This interview was conducted as we stole extra time before checkout at the end of this year's GAS Conference in Corning. Look for excerpts of this podcast in the Winter, 2009 issue of The Flow Magazine.

A Fireside Chat with Shane Fero

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:30:32 -0500

Shane shares his personal history, cultural influences, & artistic evolution as one of the foremost American flamework artists. Follow his path from its early beginnings at Santa's Workshop & Cypress Gardens, through his trailblazing career as one of the visionaries that redefined the hot glass world.

Find out how Shane’s insightful and progressive ideas are being implemented within the Glass Art Society, where his reign as President has resulted in many new benefits for members and the glass community.

Tink Martin- The Write Stuff!

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:24 -0500

Tink Martin is a creative force with an unsinkable spirit. Her bubbly nature belies the intense focus that motivates her technically driven work. Flameworking, electroforming and teaching are her personal passions.

And she's the only artist I know currently offering classes in making glass pens, which are fanciful, fun, and make great gifts. In this informative interview we discuss pens, her signature vessels (which can be used to hold the ashes of someone you loved), and the sacred trust between teacher and student. Have a listen!

Roger Parramore on the Japanese Aesthetic

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:44:50 -0400

Join us as we explore the Japanese flameworking scene. Roger Parramore shares with us how the Japanese aesthetic has influenced his work. Try as he might, efforts to resist the artistic flavor of the Far East proved futile! Enjoy this cultural immersion, and his articulate & candid observations on the joys & dangers of absorbing and adapting the artistic imagery of a foreign land. Find out about the Osaka University of Art, and it's world class flameworking program....the first program of it's kind, anywhere!

Look for excerpts of this podcast in the Fall, 2009 issue of Profitable Glass Quarterly, as well as a downloadable PDF version soon to be available at www.profitableglass.com.

Love Your S'elf/A Podcast Tutorial

Fri, 22 May 2009 20:38:45 -0400

Our FIRST Podcast Tutorial...

For a very long time I've considered the podcast potential for creating "enhanced tutorials". So here we go. Watch! Look! And Listen!

Suzie Fitzwater shares how she constructs her S'elf. It's just the CUTEST little flameworked Elf on a mandrel.

We created this tutorial to feature the flesh tones of Lauscha's CARAMELLO.

If YOU have great photos, can speak in full sentences, and have a tutorial you think would translate well as a podcast, contact me at firelady@gate.net.