Glass Artist and Studio
About Me
My Background
I am a glass artist, fashion designer and writer, as well as a professor at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. I specialize in kiln-formed glass and hold regular classes and workshops for aspiring glass artists.
My Shows
I combine my love of fashion and glass into a unique form of wearable glass including corsets, bandeaus, and swimwear which have appeared on catwalks at the:
- Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC
- Centre Des Sciences de Montreal, Canada
- The Glass Art Society’s Conference shows in Corning, NY and Toledo, OH
- Sinaca Studio in Fort Worth, TX
- WMODA in Dania Beach, FL
- Benzaitan Center for Creative Arts, Lake Worth, FL
My Inspiration
I explore theories of fashion and glass in relation to the consumer culture by focusing on women, gender, image and memory. One of the challenges I faced with creating wearable glass was developing a technique that followed the form of the female body.
Classes and Events
Kiln- Formed Glass Classes
5 Week Sessions or individual class
Tuesday Evenings from
6-9pm
Or
Wednesday Afternoons from
1:30- 4:30
$235 for 5 week session or $50 per class includes:
· instruction by glass artist
· assortment of accessory glass
o frit
o stringers
o bits and pieces
o recycled glass
· firing of 18”x18” shelf per week
· use of tools and equipment
Glass will be available to purchase or students can bring their own Bullseye Glass.
Additional firings are available at $35
Artist of the Month at the Benzaitan Center for the Creative Arts: March 22-24, 2018
Great Event! Check out the photos in the Gallery.
Workshops available on and offsite
Workshops for up to 20 participants offsite or 6 participants at the studio.
Workshop themes can be customized such as:
· First Fusing- beginner
· Wine Down- make a cheese plate and knife while sipping on wine
· Mask making
· Art Deco wall art
· Make glass Mezuzahs
· Self Portraits
Develop your own Body of Work
Students are encouraged to learn the basics of glass fusing and then envision and create their own art collection.
Additional Days or times available including workshops
Please reserve a seat! All classes are limited to 5 students and all class fees must be paid prior to the start of a session.
Gallery
WMODA- March 2018
