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« Reply #80 on: May 21, 2009, 10:37:06 PM » |
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And it's going to be a real novelity to be called a 'fledgling".
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« Reply #81 on: May 21, 2009, 11:23:01 PM » |
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Kahn...Welcome to AOG. We are very glad you decided to take the plunge and join our happy family. We are more than earer to assist you in any way we can. So...relax and enjoy yourself...we all do!
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« Reply #82 on: May 22, 2009, 07:17:26 AM » |
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Welcome Kahn. I started glass last year at the young age of 58. Never too old to learn.
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« Reply #83 on: May 22, 2009, 06:32:35 PM » |
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OK....I guess it is my turn here...I sign all my work Annabelle...My name is Mary Anne....I am an Atlanta, GA native, but have not lived my whole life here...Lived in the same house from birth til first marriage at 19 (yes, 19)....lived lots of places before returning to atlanta about 13 years later to stay in this area...I currently live in a beautiful semi rural just south of Atlanta, but still considered a suburb...Been breaking glass for over 20 years. The first class i took was in lead...wasn't impressed, but taught myself to do lead. The first lead piece I did was a tiffany style lamp....I figured that if I could solder in 3-d I could solder anything. Been teaching at a local Hobby Lobby for 12 or 13 years. I do lots of free and olmost free demos and workshops for all ages all over the area. I had a story published by Glascrafters last year about a project I did for a local school....I am president of a local ecclectic artists group. I have 4 kids aged 43 to 18. I am finally seeing my youngest graduate from high school next week.....have 3 granddaughters, and a husband who spoils me way beyond what I am worth.....My studio is in our 2 car attached garage, and is just barely big enough for me to move around in...I really need to spend some time cleaning in there!......I sell my work through a couple of galleries, and have begun to do art shows and upscale craft fairs. In addition to stained glass, I also do hand etching, which I learned to do to enhance some of my stained glass work..If any of you are ever in the Atlanta area, would love to meet you over a glass of wine!
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« Reply #84 on: May 22, 2009, 06:42:08 PM » |
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Annabelle, we pass through Atlanta 2-3 times a year, and a glass of wine sounds great, but my husband will only stop for a restroom or gas. On some trips he won't even stop for food. The weird guy hates to eat and loves to hurry up and get wherever.
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« Reply #85 on: May 22, 2009, 10:08:39 PM » |
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WoW; it so cool to recognize your names & avatars. I'm an amateur, self taught, & it's a 45 minute drive to the nearest glass shop. At the tender age of 55 I'm still learning new stuff. khan
Welcome Kahn. Many of us started glass at 55. It's like a coming-of-age craft. In fact, I started learning to play the bagpipes at 50..never too old to try new things...except maybe skydiving, I think I'll skip that. We're glad to have you here. |
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« Reply #86 on: May 22, 2009, 10:11:51 PM » |
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Annabelle, we pass through Atlanta 2-3 times a year, and a glass of wine sounds great, but my husband will only stop for a restroom or gas. On some trips he won't even stop for food. The weird guy hates to eat and loves to hurry up and get wherever.
Welcome Annabelle, I always appreciate another voice of experience, and believe me, I'll pick your brain constantly. Audrey, next time you're in Atlanta, just wait til he slows down, and JUMP! |
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« Reply #87 on: May 25, 2009, 07:05:31 PM » |
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Wow, what an eclectic group of people here. I feel right at home already!
My story:
I studied art and theatre in high school. Loved the art but never really found the right medium to express myself with. I got annoyed with the attitudes and egos of the theatre people so stopped that after finishing high school. I mucked about for a bit, got a job in a pharmacy, found an old camera and learned to take pretty good photographs. I went to college in 94 for photography and pretty much learned that I did not want to be a professional photographer. I just don't deal well with people telling me what to do! So I went back to the pharmacy and am still working as a pharmacy tech.
5 years ago my marriage fell apart and I found myself a single mom of 2 very young boys. Photography requires travel (I am mostly a nature photographer) and money, neither of which I was able to come up with anymore and I found myself once again looking for the right medium.
Last year I started driving past a small Glass shop on my way to work every morning that had a sign advertising classes. I had often thought in the past that I would like to try Stained Glass. The images I had in my mind were always big and bright and colourful and I thought maybe I could create them in glass. So I stopped in the shop one afternoon and signed up for 8 classes. The teacher was able to offer me classes that worked around my schedule which was perfect. I was instantly hooked. I have now set up a small (and I mean tiny!) studio in my laundry room. The shop I took the classes at has now closed and there is nothing else near me that has flexible hours so I am just winging it now!
Stained Glass has filled the spot in my life that I could never seem to fill before. I was an artist who could not find her canvas until i picked up a glass cutter. I am looking forward to many years and many projects ahead.
I am living in the London Ontario area and am happy to see a few others on here from SW Ontario.
Thank you in advance for the advise I am sure I will be asking for in the future.
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« Reply #88 on: May 25, 2009, 07:21:44 PM » |
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So glad you found us Adrienne. Most all of us are glass obsessed and we're looking forward to sharing our enthusiam. We have a chat room below that lots of us meet in, you're welcome any time.
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« Reply #89 on: May 25, 2009, 07:34:39 PM » |
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Adrienne, just wait! You'll start seeing things with a photographer's eye, and thinking about how to turn them into glass. Next thing you know, your photos will be stained glass patterns, and then there's no stopping you!
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« Reply #90 on: May 25, 2009, 08:07:50 PM » |
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Welcome. I, too, was an artist who has never found her canvas till I picked up a glass cutter. Isn't it great to have found that missing piece of our lives?
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« Reply #91 on: May 25, 2009, 08:44:47 PM » |
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Hi Adrienne, It's nice to meet you! So glad that the Stained glass bug has bitten you also! I mean that in the nicest possible of ways.
This is one of the most addictive hobbies I've ever had in my life, and although I have no formal training in photography many of my patterns are created via photographs that I've taken along my path. So I wouldn't be surprised at all if you can merge the two into something extraordinary.
Welcome to AOG! It's good to have you join us!
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« Reply #92 on: May 25, 2009, 09:30:40 PM » |
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Adrienne, love your story, seems we all have a lot in common. I attended the Rhode Island School of Design as a teen and had always played around with one art/craft my entire life. As an adult I taught ceramics for 7 years and sold my stuff all over the country. I was forced to give that passion up due to illness and found this wonderful art way late into my life. It was love at first score. I am sooooo happy that you have been able to fill the spot in your life. Having a passion for what one does makes them hungry to succeed and excel. Happy you decided to call AOG your home for glassing forums, enjoy yourself everything else will come to you. If you have any questions along the way, we have many experts will to coming along and give you a hand or at least point you in the right direction
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« Reply #93 on: May 25, 2009, 09:56:32 PM » |
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Hi Adrianne, So glad your here and your will find you will learn a great deal from all the pros here. All you have to do is ask and someone will be there to answer you.
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« Reply #94 on: May 26, 2009, 06:12:52 AM » |
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Welcome Adrienne, Glad you found us. will be nice to see what you have been up to. Enjoy--Barbara |
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« Reply #95 on: May 26, 2009, 06:34:13 AM » |
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Welcome, Adrienne! I hope you enjoy it here!
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« Reply #96 on: June 06, 2009, 03:00:46 PM » |
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Hi all! I'm Eloise from NC and the foster mother of Diane's kiln... I am so glad she will make it do wonderful things. I knew the right person would come along and love it. I have always done craft work and when we lived outside of Chicago, a local glass retail store gave classes and.... well... we all have heard this story before. Since then, 1991, I have carried my glass and tools from Chicago, to Atlanta to Eastern North Carolina. I have won a few awards and now belong to an art gallery.. "Retired" is a word that means we are busy doing too many things for ourselves! YAY! I look forward to this group of great artisans. thanks.  |
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« Reply #97 on: June 06, 2009, 03:09:21 PM » |
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Welcome weeze....So glad you decided to join us here. We love having new members and have great appreciation for all the talent they bring with them. Welcome to our happy glass family. Make yourself comfortable, it's addictive..lol
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« Reply #98 on: June 06, 2009, 03:41:21 PM » |
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Welcome from the mountains in western NC.
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« Reply #99 on: June 06, 2009, 04:24:42 PM » |
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Eloise/weez2007,  to our family of addictied glassers. We are happy you decided to join us. Did anyone already tell you we love seeing of the work that our family does? Looking forward to seeing your work and reading you're input. Jump right in. Pull up a chair get you're self a beverage of choice, we have a host of them to pick from,   and of course  , the pot is always on and ready. |
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