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• Podcasts

  • A Glass Blowers Companion Helping Today's Glass Artist Think Like an Artistic Entrepreneur The WyzGuy Radio Show, hosted by 16-yr Lampworker J.Michael , journeys through the stories of today's top talents in the world of glass sharing their successes, failures, and their passion for this medium. Whether a glass artist, collector, or retail owner, we have a ton of fun in store for you. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    Best of the Worst Injuries Vol.1(NEWLY REMASTERED) - A Glass Blower’s Companion with Jason Michael -Helping Today's Glass Artist Think Like an Artistic Entrepreneur

    A Glass Blowers Companion: Best of the Worst Studio Injuries VOl 1.  REMASTERED       In celebration of Halloween it's that time of year again to share to highlights of the stories, told by the artists, describing their horrific injuries of blood, burns, and mutilation. We are pleased to share these tales in hopes to remind you to always pay attention. Artists featured in this episode: -Rashan Jones, Lurch,  Boxfan Willy,  Joe Skar,  Lewis Wilson,  Mongo, and Bob Harley Dog Vol.II REMASTERED will be available soon and the the Premier of Vol. III      Stay tuned till next year when we bring you the traumatizing reflections of punctures, burns, and lacerations.      Until then.....HAPPY MELTING  www.wyzguymedia.com/podcast contact [email protected] FInd me on social media Instagram twitter facebook Music credit https://youtu.be/73_RJpB4DMQ  

    1. Best of the Worst Injuries Vol.1(NEWLY REMASTERED) 16:06
    2. GBC Ep.18- Madeline Rile Smith: Pushing the Personal Bubble Through Glassical Instruments 01:37:29
  • Talking Out Your Glass Podcast Former editor of Glass Art magazine Shawn Waggoner interviews internationally respected artists and experts in hot, warm, and cold glass. Talking Out Your Glass podcast features conversations with glass artists working in glassblowing, fusing, kiln forming, flameworking, torchworking, stained glass, and architectural glass. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    LaceFace and Southern Oregon Glass Community Relief - Talking Out Your Glass podcast

    On the morning of September 8, a dry brush field north of Ashland, Oregon, caught fire along Almeda Drive. The National Weather Service called for a red-flag wind warning that day, predicting gusts upward of 50 mph, which was bad news for Oregon fire officials. The state was already battling more than 10 other major fire incidents, exhausting state resources. Strong winds from the east pushed the fire north, parallel to Interstate 5, resulting in the complete destruction of the towns of Talent and Phoenix, Oregon. Before it stopped, the Almeda fire burned more than 3,200 acres, destroyed 3,000 structures, including one of Fire District 5’s three firehouses, and killed 3 people. It stopped south of Medford, a city of 82,000 residents, when the winds eventually shifted. Police said the Almeda fire had two points of origin, the first in Ashland and one later in Phoenix. Michael Jarrod Bakkela, 41, has been charged with starting one of the fires. Artist studios destroyed by the fire include DoJo Glass Studio, Phoenix, including glassblowers Big Country, Jay (birddog) Harrower, Amani Summerday, Mia Shae Williams and Doug (Taco) Williams. Other glass community members affected by the Almeda fire include artists Ron Regan, Adam Kissinger, Bernie Rodriguez, Jenay Elder and Gabe Arafai; glass collectors Shawn Thompson and Benjamin. Two dispensarys burned to the ground, and those employees are also being helped by the Southern Oregon Glass Community Relief fund, to which over 350 people have donated so far.   On September 13, birddogart posted on his Instagram: As most of you have already heard or seen, several miles of our beautiful little Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon burned down on September 8th due to a catastrophic wildfire. Over 3000 homes burned, countless businesses burned to the ground, and many lost everything. Our shop was one of the businesses lost that day. As with any disaster, many have risen to support those affected. We have local efforts as well as the national support of the glass and cannabis industries, which has been phenomenal. I know there has been some confusion as to which GoFundMe is which and who gets what help. None of us has ever been through loss like this before, and there is no handbook, so we’ve done our best, and we are supporting each other as well.  The support and love from this community has been overwhelming. There is a team of us making sure that the disbursement of funds is equitable, and that people have their needs met. My vision is that we will be made whole very soon because you all rock, and then we can be pillars in our community and help those who don’t have access to the amount of amazing people and resources that we do. We will get through this together, and I can’t express enough how much you all have meant to us during this trying time, whether it be shops, collectors, or other artists. Thank you so much! In this conversation, Lacey St. George Walton, aka LaceFace, discusses the fire and its effects on her local glass and cannabis communities. Talking Out Your Glass podcast and all of its sponsors, along with Mountain Glass and Lampwork Supply, have made donations to Southern Oregon Glass Community Relief (SOGCR). Click on the link below to donate now!! Follow @LaceFaceglass on Instagram for the latest on the recovery. https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-glass-fam-in-southern-oregon?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=0b877f45487743f690cf1a046d2fbcba  

    1. LaceFace and Southern Oregon Glass Community Relief 44:25
    2. Laura Donefer 01:07:01

• Articles

  • HowStuffWorks How Glassblowing Works The practice of blowing glass may seem hip and modern if you've recently hit up an art exhibition by Dale Chihuly or Harvey Littleton. But the history of glassblowing is actually long and rich, dating back to the Roman Empire. cancel
  • DMG School The Glass Blowing Process Glass blowing is a glass forming technique that humans have used to shape glass since the 1st century B.C. The technique consists of inflating molten glass with a blowpipe to form a sort of glass bubble, that can be molded into glassware for practical or artistic purposes. cancel
  • DMG School Beginners Guide to Glassblowing Glassblowing is one of the most beautiful, practical, and versatile art forms. Since the 1st century B.C, humanity has recognized the importance and value of shaping glass, due to its many applications extending from the practical to the artistic. We have developed multiple techniques to make the best use of this wonderful material. cancel
  • Look Beyond The Art of Glassblowing Is All Around Us Humans have been making glass for a long time, and our skills have only grown since the glassblowing days of Ancient Egypt and Roman times. Read more in this blog! cancel
  • wikiHow How to Blow Glass (with Pictures) Glassblowing is the art of creating glass sculptures by manipulating molten glass in a very hot furnace. It is a fun way to express your creativity and try working with a new material. The most common and accessible type of glassblowing is called offhand, where you heat and shape the glass on the end of a hollow pipe. Blowing glass requires working closely with heat and glass, so make sure you take all the necessary precautions before you roll, blow, and shape the glass. cancel
  • The Guardian Work and careers: How to blow glass Glass blowing is all about timing, and it takes years to learn, as Melissa Viney discovers cancel

• Courses

  • Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass Demos Not surprisingly, The Corning Museum of Glass is passionate about the art of glassmaking, and we like to share our passion with audiences around the world. Come see Hot Glass Demos at the Museum, where live glassblowing demonstrations are offered all day, every day, year-round. We also take glassblowing on the road with our unique mobile hotshops. cancel
  • Corning Museum of Glass The Studio Immerse yourself in glass at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass, an internationally renowned facility that offers glassmaking classes for a variety of skill levels and techniques, as well as artist residencies, rentals, and a variety of other programs. cancel
  • Corning Museum of Glass Classes Studio classes are offered year-round, in a variety of techniques, for all skill levels and are taught by top international glassmaking artists and instructors. With a staff that's passionate about glass and helps to take care of all your needs while you are here, you'll find it easy to concentrate on learning all you can about glass during your time in Corning. cancel
  • Viator The Top 5 USA Glassblowing Classes Check out Viator's reviews and photos of USA tours cancel
  • Viator The Top 10 Europe Glassblowing Classes Check out Viator's reviews and photos of Europe tours cancel
  • Craft Courses Glass blowing courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts Glass blowing courses, classes, and workshops taught all across the UK. Want to learn the art and craft of blowing glass? Blown glass techniques taught by experienced glass blowers and tutors. Read student reviews. cancel

• Films and TV

  • Netflix Blown Away Ten master artists turn up the heat in glassblowing sculpture challenges for the chance to win $60,000 in prizes and the title of champion. cancel
  • Corning Museum of Glass Bring the Heat: George Kennard makes an incalmo glass vase live Watch Master Glassmaker George Kennard create a decorative vase inspired by the flameworked glass of Kurt Wallstab. Using the incalmo technique, Kennard will combine various patterned and colored bubbles to create a piece drawing from the styling of Wallstab’s famous “Montage” works. cancel

• Websites

  • UrbanGlass UrbanGlass, the New York City based nonprofit established in 1977, fosters experimentation and advances the use and critical understanding of glass as a creative medium. cancel
  • Glass Art Magazine Glass Art is the magazine for the professional glass artist working in hot, warm, or cold glass. Everything from etching, painting, engraving, and stained glass to fusing, kilnworking, glassblowing, and flameworking is included in its pages as world-renowned artists share aesthetic and technical information, how they are adapting to current shifts in global business, and what they have learned from their successes and failures. cancel