My Travels and How I Found the Fumed RainbowMark Hufford Lecture | March 9
March 6, 2017 by
Stephanie Sersich Lecture | Living Creatively to Inspire the Artist Within
February 24, 2017 by
February 24, 2017 | 6:oo-7:30 PM
$10 donation for general public
Free for SGS Members
Join us in welcoming Visiting Artist Stephanie Sersich for a lecture on her work and a discussion of her art in this presentation by the artist.
Light refreshments & snacks will be provided.
ABOUT STEPHANIE SERSICH
Stephanie’s jewelry combines her lampwork beads, vintage beads, seashells, seeds…anything with a hole…and then is bound together with cords and threads into talismanic jewelry. Both her individual lampwork beads and her jewelry are inspired by things beyond the world of beads – the creative home she grew up in, textiles, food, the plant kingdom and most recently, her children and their toys and books. She will tell us how she is continually finding new ideas and seeing the motifs, balance and rhythms in the environment in which she has evolved. You may discover your own environment is full of inspiration!
More Artist Information
www.sssbeads.com
Joshua Wojick Lecture & Demonstration | March 2nd
February 14, 2017 by
March 2, 2017 | 6:oo-7:30 PM
$10 donation for general public
Free for SGS Members
Join us in welcoming Visiting Artist Joshua Wojick for a lecture on his work and a discussion of his art in this presentation by the artist. A glassblowing demonstration with the SGS Hot Shop Team will also be featured during the evening.
Light refreshments will be provided.
ABOUT JOSHUA WOJICK
Joshua has worked with glass since 1998 and received his B.F.A from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI. He is currently the studio manager at The Henry Ford Museum, creating early American historical reproductions. In addition, he works as an Adjunct Faculty member teaching glassblowing at the College for Creative Studies.
His work is based in traditional Murano style furnace methods—a dichotomy of technique-driven craft and mixed media sculpture which include both man-made and natural materials. He has worked and exhibited with some of the top artists in various studios and galleries throughout the country.
MORE ARTIST INFORMATION
www.joshuawojick.com
Flame Off 2017 Results
February 3, 2016 by
Flame Off 2017 Results
First Place: Raven Copeland
Second Place: James Lynch
Third Place: Matt Bain
Fourth Place: Floor Kaspers
View all finished pieces on Sonoran Glass School’s Facebook page.[More]
Flame Off 2017 Sponsor Page
January 27, 2017 by
<full event information www.sonoranglass.org/flameoff
SPONSORS
Please support the generous sponsors of the 16th annual Flame Off competition!
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John Kobuki Lecture & Reception: Technique Vs. Design | January 7
January 7, 2017 by
Saturday, January 7th, 2017
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Free courtesy of AACG
Join us for a lecture and new display reception for John Kobuki. John will be discussing his thoughts on the difference between technique and design while showing a slideshow of his own work.
Light refreshments will be provided.
This lecture and reception is brought to you with support from the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass.
Fused Glass Menorah Direct
December 10, 2016 by
Stephen Boehme Lecture: Franchini Style Murrini | Nov. 4
October 26, 2016 by
November 4th, 2016
5:30-7PM
Free for SGS Members
$10 donation for general public
Join us for a talk from Stephen Boehme on the Franchini style/technique of murrini making as he explains his process with visual aids on an HD screen. Boehme is joining us here at Sonoran Glass School from Riverton, Utah to teach a Visting Artist Workshop on November 5th and 6th.
This lecture is free for SGS members and a $10 donation for the general public.
Some of Boehme’s work will be on display with select pieces available for purchase in the gallery during this time.
“Most of my artwork is inspired by the textures, history, and diverse landscape found throughout my home state. My interests be it fishing or fossil hunting are all reflected in the texture of my Work. I find it hard to separate one from the other. I teach ceramics, sculpture, and silversmithing at a wonderful High school during school year. And I create art during the summer months and in the evenings. My motto is make something every day no matter how small. Right now I am probably in my studio at the torch making murrini. I have become infected with the glass bug. And yes it is contagious. Sitting behind a torch and melting glass rods is highly addicting.” – Stephen Boehme
Pins for Pals | Aug. 20
July 3, 2016 by
Join us at Fiesta Lanes to enjoy time with friends, family, and coworkers
while beating the heat and supporting a great cause.
Pins for pals is an event hosted by Men’s Active 20-30 Club of Tucson where 90% of the proceeds support Sonoran Glass School programming and the SGS Youth Education Program. Sign up as an individual bowler for $35 or a team of four for $125 and bowl for glass art education. These tickets include 3 hours of bowling, shoes, and the chance to win fun prizes!
Sign up at www.pinsforpals.com
Hot Shop Opening Day! | Sept. 10
September 10, 2016 by
The Hot Shop is back after a summer break.
Now, we want you to get back in the studio!
Saturday, September 10th
Studio time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Glassblowing Lecture & Demo: 5:00 PM
SGS History Video: 6:00 PM
This is a Saturday event featuring specially discounted studio rates during the day and a lec-mo in the evening. Members receive 50% off the normal rental rate from 8 AM – 4PM and free admission to the evening lecture and demo. [More]
Winter Open House | Dec. 4
November 27, 2017 by
Sonoran Glass School
633 W. 18th Street
Sunday, Dec. 4th
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free
ASGS Art Auction, benefiting Sonoran Glass School | May 19
May 19, 2016 by
Thursday, May 19 at 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Westward Look Resort & Spa
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85704
Each year the American Scientific Glassblowers Society picks a local charity or nonprofit to give back to the community in which it holds its annual symposium. This year the society is holding an art auction in honor of Sonoran Glass School on Thursday May 19, with proceeds benefiting SGS programs.
- Mingle with scientific glassblowers and glass art enthusiasts
- Browse pieces made by glass artists, including many from SGS staff and students.
- Enjoy artistic demos from Robert Simons and others from 6-8 p.m.
- A silent and live auction of glass and other art pieces takes place from 8-9:30 p.m.
- This event is open to the public and a cash bar will be on site.
Click here to watch a video of piece being made for the event
Fourth of July Party
July 4, 2017 by
Henry Halem Lecture | March 21
February 16, 2016 by
Monday | March 21, 2016 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Public: $5-10 suggested donation
SGS Members: Free
American Studio Glass Movement Pioneer Henry Halem presents a lecture on glass chemistry
Lin McJunkin Lecture & Demo | April 7th
March 3, 2016 by
Flame Off 2016 Competitor: Kim Edwards
January 18, 2016 by
Bio
Kim has been working with glass since 2003. While she has always loved all forms of art, from the first moment she worked with molten glass she was hooked. She loves the challenges inherent in the medium and that every time she turns on a torch she learns something new.
Kim is known for her glass chainmaille, which is created using borosilicate glass stringer. She is captivated by the idea that by shaping and joining the glass in a nontraditional fashion, a traditionally stable and fixed medium can be changed into one that is both flexible and fluid.
Flame Off Entry
“Mobius Knot”
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