We are just full of exciting announcements lately. Many of you have heard that our eventual dream is to create an art center of sorts - a crafty safe-haven for those that need a break from the outside stresses of the world. Obviously we love glass, it makes us so super happy, and we want everyone to feel that love. We have been approached by Jocelyn Brown, an amazing flameworker, about her taking the lead on the torch side of glass-work at Terrapin. We are still working on the official details, but hopefully we will have way more information soon! I will give you my quick version of her bio - Jocelyn studied at Massachusettes College of Art and Design and now lives in Ashburnham, MA. She teaches classes, and helps to manage the studio at the infamous Fiamma Glass out in Newton, MA. You can find her work for sale on her Etsy site: https://etsy/listing/207874324/paisley-inspired-glass-pendant We are working on a prototype for a 2 hour Intro Class in the Flameworking shop, much like what many of you have taken in the hot shop. We also hope to be able to offer lessons, seasonal projects, guest instructors, demonstrations, guided torch rentals, and torch rentals for the experienced. Throughout our almost 3 years of being in business, we have just not been able to tackle basically running another studio on our own (the flameworking studio). With the new building, Jocelyn came at the perfect time. For a quick Dom version briefing about working glass at the torch - This is where you are able to do smaller and more intricate work. Many ask to be able to make beads and pendants in the hot shop - possible, but not the best use of the large equipment and high running costs. Flameworking is most certainly a more inexpensive way to be able to work glass. It is also not as physically demanding, not as much of a full body sport, although you will definitely feel it in your arms, neck, and back after a long stint at the torch. Obviously, as with learning new things, it can also be mentally exhausting. The great thing about working at the torch, is that you are able to do more work by yourself, right from the very start. An instructor will do a demo, and then you are able to sit at your own work station and practice without someone basically sitting on you to make sure you are safe (as it has to be in the hot shop). As Jocelyn said people can get really focused on the details and take their time, they are usually surprised at what they can accomplish in their first lesson. Another awesome point I want to put out there- In the hot shop, it usually takes hours and hours of classes before you are comfortable renting out the studio. At the torch you are ready for guided rentals after a class or two. We are totally open to comments and questions from all of you, our wonderful supporters. What do you think?!? If you are interested in learning more, please inbox us with your name and phone number, or send us an e-mail to info@terrapinglass Descriptions of the photos below: A picture of Jocelyn working in the hot shop (probably in college) that I stole from her Facebook page (((we need a picture of you at the torch girl!))) A picture of some of Jocelyns new paisley beads - listed on her Etsy site for anyone interested in supporting this awesome local artist. Two pictures of the pieces she is considering teaching in the Intro to the Torch Class. Notice: Everyone has been bugging us about turtles, here you go! :) Instagram: jbfineart
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:23:18 +0000
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