Shells

I found this video again today. very cool (hot) stuff!
http://www.news9.com/Global/category.asp?C=116601&clipId=2495698&autostart=true

The Week Ahead

Whew. Time is flying by. We are starting to get several orders for Christmas items. Hurry in if you would like to place an order for gifts.

The Week of November 9 to November
Monday - 4 to 9
Tuesday - 4 to 8 or so
Wednesday - 4 to 9
Thursday - 4 to 9
Friday - 4 to 10 - Major Istvan Gallery Opening
Saturday - 8 to 4
Sunday - 1 to 7

I am looking forward to seeing lots of folks this weekend. It should be a great weekend!

The Week Ahead

Things are getting busy. More folks are coming in to schedule time to work. Come in soon to schedule before all the blow time slots are taken.

November 2 through November 8
Monday - 11 to 9
Tuesday - 4 to 8 (Tour Group)
Wednesday - 4 to 9
Thursday - 4 to 9
Friday - 5 to 7 (Tour Group) Many events around town this weekend
Saturday - 8 to 3
Sunday - 1 to 7

Blue Sage Studios
1218-C N. Western Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405-601-2583
www.bluesagestudios.com

 

Blue Sage Studios is conveniently located just west of downtown Oklahoma City. Our facility is a large, two story building that houses Blue Sage Studios
(a glass blowing studio), Art Fusion
(a fused glass studio), and Istvan Gallery
(an art gallery). Any time we are working in the studio, folks are welcome to drop by and watch us work. We have bleachers and chairs set up for a comfortable environment that can accommodate groups of up to 40 people. 

 

Blue Sage Studios
is happy to schedule glass blowing demonstrations for families, tour groups
or the general public. There is never a charge for our demonstrations and we have a gallery space with our handmade glass art for sale. The Urban Art Gallery/Blue Sage Studios is a great place to have your next private party. Call us for more information or to schedule your next party, meeting, or event.

 

A typical evening in the glass studio consists of the "Gaffer" (that's the person blowing the glass) designing a piece, choosing color, preparing tools and then creating the work of art. Sometimes the artist will work alone but most of the time assistants are helping in the process. It may take forty‐five minutes to an hour and half to create a piece depending on the size and scope of the work. Over the course of an evening the artists at Blue Sage Studios will create several different glass pieces.

 

We also offer glassblowing lessons at Blue Sage Studios. If you are interested in learning how to blow glass or just want to give it try, give us a call to schedule a one-on-one lesson, or take one of our glassblowing classes through the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

 

Like musicians, glassblowers are given the advice of "Don't quit your day job". As a result, the studio is typically open evenings and weekends, but with advance notice, we are able to schedule day tours without any problem.   If you would like to schedule a specific time to visit the Blue Sage Studios, please call 405.601.2583 or email Andy Boatman at andy@bluesagestudios.com.

 

 

 

Cool Glass

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I just found this site today. Great stuff.

The Week Ahead

Thank you to everyone who came for Ice Cream. What a treat. We do have some leftovers so if you would like to take home a half gallon of creamy goodness drop by the studio. It is first come first get.

October 26 to November 1
Monday - 4 to 9
Tuesday - Closed to Charge
Wednesday - 4:30 to 9 with OKCMOA class
Thursday - 4 to 9
Friday - 4 to 8
Saturday - 8 to 3
Sunday - 1 to 7

I will get the calendar on the sidebar updated this evening if time allows.

Wimgo

The Ice Cream Social on Wimgo

More Pumpkins

Craig at Ring of Fire in Norman making pumpkins. Good stuff.
http://newsok.com/multimedia/photos/gallery/501728/31

Thunder Pumpkin

The Oklahoma City Thunder is having a Pumpkin Event. Bring your decorated Pumpkin to the game on November 1st. Check out the Thunder website http://www.nba.com/thunder/news/pumpkin_up.html for details.

Below is the Pumpkin Roy made for the promotion of the event!

The Week Ahead

The Bella Vista Arts Festival was a lot of fun. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported all the fantastic artisans.
Don't forget that Sunday is the Ice Cream Social. Bring your family and friends.

Tuesday - Closed but still there making ornaments 2 to 7 or so
Wednesday - 4 to 9 with OKCMOA class
Thursday - 4 to 9
Friday - 4 to 7:30
Saturday - 9 to 4
Sunday - 1 to 7 Ice Cream Social 1 to 5
Monday - 4 to 9

The Week Ahead

We are getting ready to head out to Bella Vista Arts Festival. Mara got a lot of glass packed up and ready to go. Load the trailer on Tuesday and head out Wednesday after school. I am wanting to get a new booth setup for next year. If you have ideas for a new set up let me know.

Monday - 4 to 9
Tuesday - Closed to Charge and Load Trailer
Wednesday - 4 to 8
Thursday - 6 to 8
Friday - 5 to 8
Saturday and Sunday - Closed due to the Arts Festival.

Tulsa Furnace

Roy, Richard, and I headed to Tulsa last evening to help Sarah with the install of their new furnace. The Effective Heat Furnace is a beauty. It is nearly plug and play. I highly suggest one of these beauties for any glass studio. Granted I know Brent and we have been friends for several years and I own one of the early models of furnace. So in the interest of full disclosure I may be biased toward this furnace but receive no compensation for my endorsement of this system.

The Week Ahead

Well. We had furnace trouble last night during the charge. One of the braids that connects the elements to the electric started arching. It melted. Richard came in and we switched out the braid and in the process lost an element. Replaced it and broke another one. Midnight and we were up and running again. If you see Richard give him thanks.

October 6th through12
Tuesday - heading to Tulsa to help Sarah install the new Furnace
Wednesday - 4 to 9
Thursday 4 to 9
Friday - 4 to 8
Saturday - 9 to 5
Sunday - 2 to 7
Monday - 4 to 9

Then it is Bella Vista Weekend. One of our favorite art festivals of the year.

Janusz

The evening at Bella Forte with Janusz was great fun. Chris posted up some photos.
http://bellaforte.blogspot.com/2009/10/wowser.html

The Week Ahead

Time sure flies by...

Wednesday - 4 to 9
Thursday - 4 to 9
Friday - 4 to 8
Saturday - 8 to 3 (Private Party at 7)
Sunday - 1 to 7
Monday - 4 to 9
Tuesday - Closed.

crash

The furnace crashed over night. 1650 degrees this morning. Richard is troubleshooting it this morning. Hopefully by this afternoon we will be up and running again.
Keep it centered!

UPDATE:
Richard was able to trace the trouble to a bad fuse. He got it changed and we are heating back up. Will finish the charge this afternoon.
Thank Richard "Sparky" when you see him.

More on Janusz

Head over the Bella Forte blog to get more information on Janusz

Janusz

Janusz is coming to Bella Forte Glass. There is a demo night on Monday September 28th. Drop me a line for more details.

Keep it centered!

The Week Ahead

Things are moving along well. We did get a Facebook page for Blue Sage Studios set up. Become a fan and stay in touch via Facebook.

September 15 to the 21
Tuesday - Closed planning on visiting Bella Forte this evening
Wednesday - 4:30 to 9 with OKCMOA class
Thursday - 4:30 to 8
Friday - 4:30 to 8
Saturday - 8 to 5
Sunday - 1 to 7
Monday - 4:30 to 9

A more detailed schedule should appear over on the side panel of the blog.

Keep it centered!