As Andy Warhol prophesized I got my fifteen minutes (actually 4 minutes adjusted for inflation). Ironically, I had to see it on a DVD as I don't watch T.V. Critics hailed my performance as "strangely disconnected", "best watched while suffering from gout", and "full of the plangency that taints many an artists soul". For rebroadcast schedule see HGTV.

Saturday classes are a great way to learn the basics of Stained Glass, or Fusing. While these are the two most popular techniques I also teach etching, lamp making, and various other methods of coaxing glass into our notion of beauty. 

My weekend classes at the Corning Museum of Glass are over for this year but will resume in the spring of 2011. Check the CMOG site for particulars.

If you are interested in a comprehensive and thorough course in either Stained Glass or Kilnforming and would like more depth and greater variety than a Saturday class permits there are two options. I have maintained an apprenticeship program for 20 years that is still extant. The basic format is that the apprentice commits to at least 6 hours a week for two months, and in that time will be given work and instruction to further their interests.  The apprenticeship involves no cost, and no payment.  The other option is that of private instruction. By arrangement, I will teach up to 4 people for $50 per hour. The minimum block of time for this is 4 hours. Larger groups will be quoted as a workshop. In any teaching, materials are not included but may be purchased at the studio for a discounted price.  Call 607-277-7770 for details.

Some guys aspire to a Harley, Lexus, Beemer or whatever. I just had to have this sweet Low Rider. See the magic.	Hat head is in style in Alaska! If mini travelogs leave you cold don't click. If the frozen North fires your kiln, do it.
My two older kids, Dakota and Cory,during the February Buyers Market.	The first annual Good Friday kiln jockey championship. Click to see more.
Jasmine made me this cake to celebrate the Niche Lighting award. Yet another talent surfaces! Marzipan, cake, cardboard and dowels were mixed together with hot glue and frosting to create this beautiful and delicious effigy. It even lit up!	I'm cutting glass in a sub zero blizzard to further glass science.
Reina, noted for her cheerfulness, tenacity and love of challenge. She is happiest when each projects size and complexity doubles.	Niche award for lighting 2004 I'm tired after a long day at BMAC, but grateful for the efforts of Wendy Rosen and for the support and recognition of my community.
Gwendolyn and Kate cutting and soldering.	Checking the ability of the glass to withstand sonic shock with my vintage Conn alto.
Tom is demonstrating the latest in packing technique.	A formation of Declination bowls spotted in kiln 4, seeking a warmer climate.
Kiln rehabilitation R US. A little TLC, an invocation to the glass gods, a pass or two of the check book and...	Barbara, my wife, and Pi evaluating the Organic certification of a Granny Smith.
We work hard to keep our UPS driver continuously employed. At times the tape guns must be dipped in ice water to reduce the risk of the dreaded spool fire.	Pi's first haircut. He feels the same way about it that I do.
Jasmine is thinking about the corrugated cardboard futures market.	When Stephen has some spare time on his hands, this is what he does. He says that next time he wants to build a big window.
In a pinch, we take on extra help. I dragooned these unwary passers by, but compensated them for their labors with coffee and a donut.	Stephen and Jonathan discussing the latest world news.
	Kate is finishing up on the "Noise" window, which you can see in it's completion by clicking here.