Blue Sage Studios

Progress

2012-01-20T09:52:00.000-06:00

It has been good in the studio. We are working hard and really creating some great stuff. The photo area is coming together so be sure and get some photos of your work.

The schedule is staying pretty full so be sure to sign up on the calendar for your time slot. Having Roy in the studio during the day has really helped with time and flow. Three cheers to Roy for sure.

Thanks for all the help.

Keep it centered.

Great Year

2011-12-31T08:04:00.000-06:00

It has been a wonderful year at the studio. Many thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. The studio has grown a lot and I hope I am keeping up.
Keep up the good work my friends.

Be sure to check the online calendar as to when we are working.

Keep it centered.

Contour | Stories | A Bud Vase

2011-12-14T09:31:00.000-06:00

Contour | Stories | A Bud Vase

I made a video of the bud vase.

I think I got most the key steps I do. I did mess up the video during the first gather so it starts just after that point.

Keep it centered!

and who can resist the baubles?

2011-12-13T10:17:00.001-06:00

and who can resist the baubles?, a photo by nixgab on Flickr.

This is a great display for ornaments.

Home Show Photos

2011-12-06T10:24:00.000-06:00

Head Cam Ornaments

2011-12-06T08:09:00.001-06:00

I got to try the new Contour Camera last night and made a quick ornament.

2011-11-28T10:11:00.001-06:00

It was a great Thanksgiving break at the studio. We got the doors on the new Glory Hole hung and a plan for the burners. Just have to find the time to finish it up and get it plumbed. Thanks to Richard and Denny and all the fellows for the hard work.

The Home Show is coming up this weekend. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Ten to Six all three days. Come by when you can.

Chuck is getting ready to move to Louisville. We will miss him at the studio and hope he will return to visit on occasion. Mara returns from Germany on Saturday evening.

Until then, keep it centered!

Oklahoma City Shopping on wimgo

Upcoming

2011-11-17T14:09:00.001-06:00

As you may know the new glory hole came in. Richard and Denny have a great plan in mind for the doors. I think it is going to come together very well. Thinking we will working on it Saturday or Sunday and then during the Thanksgiving Break. We will be open and in and out over the break so let me know if you are wanting to come in to work.
I still plan on having Open Blow Time for folks on Sunday to come in and create and make some things for the studio to sell and get some new skills built up.
Keep it centered!

24 inch opening

2011-11-12T11:05:00.001-06:00

The new glory hole. It is huge. 24 inch opening on hole.

Google +

2011-11-08T08:48:00.002-06:00

Morning sun

2011-11-04T08:50:00.001-05:00

The morning sun shining through a blue piece of glass is awe inspiring.

The Week Ahead and More

2011-11-01T08:34:00.001-05:00

It is going to be a crazy time heading into the Christmas season. The calendar in the studio is posted through Christmas. Be sure to sign up now for time. I also need to make time for making ornaments and holiday gift ideas.
Oil Lamps, Soap Dispensers, Perfume Bottles are just some of the items I would like to create during our Sunday Open Blow times too.
We are starting to get holiday parties booked for the next couple of months. If you want to have your party at Blue Sage Studios let me know fairly quickly.
Keep it centered!

Ice Cream Social

2011-10-28T14:08:00.000-05:00

Don't forget that Sunday the 30th is the Almost Annual Ice Cream Social. Bring your family and friends for a cool treat at the hot glass studio.

Fire platter

2011-10-16T10:16:00.001-05:00

Roy making a fire platter. Hopefully it came out good will see it this afternoon.

Home Page | Tree and Leaf Clothing

2011-10-14T14:20:00.000-05:00

Home Page | Tree and Leaf Clothing:
Week 6 is posted.

'via Blog this'

Weekend

2011-10-14T10:41:00.001-05:00

It looks like it will be a great weekend in the studio. Working today and this afternoon. Saturday brings lots of classes and a huge birthday party. It should be great fun. Sunday will be working and lessons and creating. Drop by if you get the chance.

Sunday, sunday

2011-10-09T08:11:00.001-05:00

Tour group in this morning. Then folks working and open blow time too. Should be a great day in the studio. Cool weather is upon us.
Gearing up for the day of the dead and the ice cream social at the end of the month. Lots of ornaments to make too.
If you are looking for corporate gifts let us know as soon as possible.

Google Calendar

2011-10-03T16:38:00.000-05:00

Google Calendar:

ray can't make it tonight. If anyone wants to work or help tonight come by around 6:30.

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'via Blog this'

give away

2011-09-30T09:14:00.002-05:00

I would like to team up with a site for a give away.
A recipe site or something and donate four ice cream bowls to be given to a reader at random. I could do it here but only like 10 people read this site more then on occasion.

OVAC 12x12 Art Fundraiser

2011-09-29T13:27:00.000-05:00

OVAC 12x12 Art Fundraiser:

'via Blog this'

This should be great fun. One of the best shows of the year.

Vase

2011-09-25T11:02:00.001-05:00

I have been working on this shape. The cookie foot gets a wrap. Makes for a great look when I can get it right. This will be one of two pieces up for a gift. .

Andrew Boatman

2011-09-21T07:57:00.001-05:00

Andrew Boatman, a photo by OK Visual Arts Coalition on Flickr.

My fountain for the OVAC 12x12 show

OPENING: Randy Walker’s nature studies at Traver Tacoma | The GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet

2011-09-19T09:03:00.000-05:00

OPENING: Randy Walker’s nature studies at Traver Tacoma | The GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet:

This would be a great gallery show to see.

'via Blog this'

Sell Handmade, Fine Art, Supplies and More On ArtFire.com

2011-09-09T10:09:00.000-05:00

Sell Handmade, Fine Art, Supplies and More On ArtFire.com:

Wondering about this site. Etsy like maybe? Difficult to sell stuff online but it could be a valuable market tool.

'via Blog this'

Glort Hole

2011-09-06T08:36:00.001-05:00

I got an email from the fellow making the new studio equipment. He says it will be 5 to 6 weeks and ready to ship. How awesome would that be. Hate to keep my fingersb crossed.

The Atlantic

2011-08-26T11:11:00.002-05:00

This article (http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/08/the-fall-of-groupon-is-the-daily-deals-site-running-out-of-cash/243863/) in The Atlantic is interesting. Steve Lackmeyer pointed it out via twitter.

The Groupon Model does not work for me. A company promotes businesses with discounts to the public. Groupon does very little. A middle man in the transaction.

For us Groupon would promote a deal. Say get $40 of goods or services for $20. Groupon then takes half of the $20 with the studio getting the other half. That would be $10 for a $40 item. That does not even cover our cost alone in a $40 item.

It sounds good on the surface but really does not work.

Living Social does the same thing. Offering a glassblowing lesson that is $75 at half off $37.50. Half of that again is $18.75 to the studio for a one hour lesson. Raw operating cost alone is over $40 an hour. In their sales pitch they say the increase in repeat business will off-set the loss.

Sounds like a crazy deal for the small business owner.

vase

2011-08-26T08:34:00.001-05:00

very cool technique and vase

http://vimeo.com/27932043

Italian Jim's

2011-08-26T08:29:00.001-05:00

I just saw this article online. Good stuff from our friend Chris.

http://www.newsok.com/article/3593355

2011-08-25T16:40:00.001-05:00

Glass & Clay :: Oklahoma City Museum of Art

2011-08-21T13:56:00.000-05:00

Glass & Clay :: Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Class times are still open at the OKCMOA.com website for Glassblowing. Classes fill up fast.

Progress

2011-08-20T12:09:00.001-05:00

It has been a crazy start to school and things are beginning to even out.
Sunday is going to be open blow time this week at 1 to 4 and if it works we will continue the practice. It will allow a lot of learning to take place.
Keep it centered.

KOKH FOX 25 :: Morning News - Terre Takes on Glass Blowing

2011-08-16T16:39:00.000-05:00

KOKH FOX 25 :: Morning News - Terre Takes on Glass Blowing

Roy is the bomb!

Open

2011-08-09T11:58:00.002-05:00

We are open off and on throughout the next few days. Gearing up for the Artist Opening on Friday Night at 6:00 to 10:00. Lot's to do to get ready. Dusting, cleaning, blowing. We should be back to a regular schedule next week. We will need to take a look at the upcoming calendar and get folks scheduled into work and play. Come in when you can and beat the heat with more heat.

Schedule

2011-07-16T07:55:00.002-05:00

It has been a hot, hot summer. Blowing glass when it is 100+ outside takes everything you got.

We will be closing for a couple of weeks. No blowing going on.

Stephen will be in the Istvan Gallery so access is open to the studio gallery if you are looking for a gift or some cool glass.

Stay in touch. Stay cool. and

Keep it centered!

Upcoming

2011-07-10T21:07:00.001-05:00

The summer is moving fast. Be sure to take a look at the calendar to see when we will be working over the couple of weeks.
Stay cool. And
Keep it centered.

Hummingbird Feeders

2011-07-02T12:17:00.001-05:00

Been working on hummingbird feeders and how to display them well.

Italian Jim's

2011-06-30T15:11:00.001-05:00

It looks like Chris and family will be opening soon. They are in full out prep mode. Keep an eye out and dine with them.

Working

2011-06-22T13:27:00.001-05:00

Be sure to look at the calendar and come by to watch us work. I am also going to try to checkin at the blue sage studios Google Places page when I get there.

Welcome to the American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma

2011-06-10T12:23:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma

Schedule

2011-06-08T20:17:00.001-05:00

I am working on the summer schedule come by and get your blow slot scheduled.

Seattle

2011-05-31T22:06:00.001-05:00

Heading out to Seattle. Looking forward to the trip and the coast and the glass and the synergy. Should be great fun. first stop tomorrow? El Diablo coffee up on queen anne. Okay maybe the second or third stop but definately top of the list.

Sunrise at Coffee Slingers

2011-05-26T06:56:00.001-05:00

The installation at Coffee Slingers. One of four windows.

RWB Paperweight

2011-05-20T08:52:00.000-05:00

How to make a PaperWeight Movie

Happy BirthDay Roy

2011-05-19T10:23:00.001-05:00

I need to update the calendar with everyone's birthday's so we can have proper celebrations. Please let me know your birthday.

Today is Rory Dale's birthday. Very cool indeed.

The Week Ahead

2011-05-17T08:10:00.002-05:00

We are gearing up for the Paseo Festival over the Memorial Weekend. It should be a great show. I am also in preparation for showing some work at the infamous Coffee Slingers. I am planning on an ornament display in the front window.

We will be working most evenings this week and this weekend too. We are finishing up our OKCMOA glass sculpting class on Saturday with making a sea shell.

All is well. Keep it centered!

Edmond

2011-05-09T09:17:00.002-05:00

What a great weekend. Many thanks to everyone who helped out at the show. From setup and break down everything just went well.

If you see Mara give her many thanks for putting in a full weekend in the booth.

Next step is gearing up for the Paseo Festival at the end of the month.

The Week Ahead...

I am not sure yet but should be that posted tonight or tomorrow.

Larger Downtown Edmond Arts Festival planned | NewsOK.com

2011-05-04T13:34:00.000-05:00

Larger Downtown Edmond Arts Festival planned | NewsOK.com

Cane

2011-05-02T09:42:00.002-05:00

We had a guest in from California on Friday night. Paul Counts came into the studio. He was showing his work at the Oklahoma City Arts Festival. It was a great evening. We pulled out some white, black and capri blue veiled cane. Then put those together to pull a lattachino cane.

Paul then took that cane and created a tea pot. It was truly amazing.

Some of his work... http://youtu.be/IMfdEd1LymE

2011-04-27T11:14:00.001-05:00

The schedule over the next few days. It is subject to change but we are getting back in the swing of things.

Today (Wed, Apr 27)

2:30pm

Eli

4:30pm

Brandon and Andy

7:30pm

Dr. John

Tomorrow (Thu, Apr 28)

4:30pm

Lester Cowden

6:00pm

marty

Sat, Apr 30

8:00am

Patty

10:00am

OKCMOA Class Vessels

2:00pm

Brandon

4:00pm

Scott

Sun, May 1

12:00pm

Richard and Denny

2:00pm

The Booth's

Mon, May 2

4:30pm

Robin

5:30pm

David in Small GH

6:00pm

Ray

Tue, May 3

5:00pm

Pack for Edmond

Wed, May 4

4:30pm

Andy and Brandon

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, May 5

4:00pm

Technology Meeting

5:00pm

Setup for Edmond

6:00pm

Marty

Fri, May 6

Edmond Art Festival

Sat, May 7

Edmond Art Festival

Sun, May 8

Edmond Art Festival

Janis Vitkovsky- Visiting Artist � Liquid Light Glass Blog

2011-04-26T08:19:00.000-05:00

Janis Vitkovsky- Visiting Artist � Liquid Light Glass Blog

Some good pictures of a cane pull.

Schedule

2011-04-21T08:28:00.000-05:00

We should be back to our regular schedule next week. I am working this week in the studio trying to get caught up on orders and making things for the Edmond Show. Easter is Sunday.
I hope to get the calendar updated this weekend. Let me know if you need a time in the studio.
Keep it Centered!

Getting Hot

2011-04-15T10:39:00.002-05:00

At this point I am expecting (if all goes well) to be working in the studio again starting Monday. I have several big projects I need to get done as the time off put me way behind on items made. Drop in and get signed up for a blow time.

The Edmond show is coming up soon too and there are items that need to made for the show.

Getting Hot

2011-04-14T08:19:00.003-05:00

We got the crown put on Tuesday night. Set and ready. Brandon called in some muscles to help out. It took six of us to lift it into place.

Wednesday we got the metal put back on and the fiber repacked. The elements in and all wired up. Denny, Richard, Scott and I fired up around 11:00 last night and it has been sitting at 200 degrees.

I am not sure when we will begin blowing. We have to get it hot, make some adjustments, load and cook the batch. Soon I hope.

many thanks to everyone who has helped out this week and over the trails of the past month in getting everything together.

Keep it centered!

Crown

2011-04-11T12:32:00.002-05:00

It looks like we will be working on getting the crown set on Tuesday after 5:00. If you are out and about feel free to drop by and see our progress.

Update

2011-04-04T16:35:00.001-05:00

What do you do when the universe seems to be conspiring against you?

The crown was not ready to ship today. We are looking at Tuesday of next week to get it here.

More to come...

Progress

2011-04-04T08:47:00.002-05:00

The studio is coming along. We have completed several different projects over the past couple of weeks. The crown is supposed to be ready to ship today. Hopefully all will go well in that process.

I will let you all know how it comes along.

CHIHULY COLLECTION EXHIBITION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE | Oklahoma City Museum of Art

2011-03-30T13:19:00.000-05:00

CHIHULY COLLECTION EXHIBITION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE | Oklahoma City Museum of Art

If you have not had the chance to visit in a while do so. Gather some inspiration!

Bad News

2011-03-29T13:33:00.001-05:00

I got an email from the folks working on the new crown for the furnace. It is not ready yet. Hopefully by the weekend. We shall see. Looks like we will be down for the rest of this week and part of next.

Are you Experienced?

2011-03-22T10:00:00.002-05:00

Have you ever been experienced? Well I have. - Jimi Hendrix

I was not experienced. We needed to fix the furnace. We needed to repair some items in the studio. Time and heat are incredibly hard on equipment.

We turned off the furnace on a Thursday evening. I had ordered what I expected to be the things needed to repair it. A list is needed. The items that are consumable within the furnace and it's workings.

The Furnace - Elements, Gathering Port Casting, Crown Casting, High Temp Bricks, Fiber Frax, Noalox, Wires, Cooling tubes, BussBlocks, Watlow fuse... the folks over at Craftweb are most helpful and with a community of folks with a similar furnace it is invaluable to have assistance of this nature. I too would like to have a guide book or a wiki knowledge base for this purpose.

The Lehr - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehr_(glassmaking) I ordered the new elements from Duralite. The elements are configured by the company and they sent everything needed for installation. They do not send a how to guide. Not having done it correctly in the past we were not really ready. The element pig tails come up through the lehr wall and need to be covered with a mullite tube. We did not do this and had to go back and redo.

Yolks - We have several yolks now. Rollers for the yolks are available from Steinert. It does require a 3" angle iron to get the right spread on the rollers. Old wheels work well for the bases as they are heavy and balanced and can be moved easily by rolling them around.

Pipe Warmer - Still the process of building. Measure twice, cut once.

Glory Hole and Garage - I have purchased these commercially. Be aware that your time frame and the manufactures time frame may be different from one another. His month looks to be like four of my months.

Layout of the studio floor - This is always evolving. With electric lines and oxygen lines, and physical constraints it is difficult to find the best layout. I believe we continue to make good progress and hope it continues to get better over time.

progress

2011-03-15T12:01:00.002-05:00

We have been busy in the studio over the past few days. We have gotten everything broken down and started rebuilding. Things are moving along nicely. Good progress moving forward. We plan on tackling the furnace on Thursday. I am not sure if it will be hot and ready for the weekend yet. I will keep everyone posted.

many thanks for all the help.

The Week Ahead

2011-03-07T07:54:00.002-06:00

I know I am missing a couple of folks listed below. I will check the schedule tonight and get it all update on the calendar.

Spring Break is quickly approaching. The new glory hole and garage should be here. I am getting three new fans to help move some air. We will be fixing broken things and making things better around the studio. Should be great fun.

Schedule

Today (Mon, Mar 7)

4:30pm

Robin

6:00pm

Ray

Wed, Mar 9

Blue Sage Studios Anniversery - Founded 2003

4:30pm

Brandon and Andy

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, Mar 10

6:00pm

Marty

8:00pm

Allison Demo

Fri, Mar 11

Tentative Date for New Glory Hole

buffalo, round barn , glass blowing 012

2011-03-01T09:09:00.001-06:00

buffalo, round barn , glass blowing 012
Originally uploaded by cosmosenfold

I was surfing Flickr today and found this old upload. Long time ago.

The Week Ahead

2011-02-28T09:03:00.002-06:00

Things are moving along well. I am waiting to hear from Steve but I anticipating being shut down over Spring Break week for maintainance. The studio is in need of some upgrades and work and it should be a good time to try to get a bunch of work completed.
This will be a busy week too. Our friend Scott Young from Dallas is passing through and is planning on working at the Studio on Tuesday afternoon around 3:30. It is always good to see someone new.

The schedule for the week looks like:
Today (Mon, Feb 28)
4:30pmRobin
6:00pmRay

Tomorrow (Tue, Mar 1)
3:30pmScott Young

Wed, Mar 2
4:30pmBrandon and Andy
7:30pmDr. John

Thu, Mar 3
9:00amArt Students Working
4:00pmBriley
6:00pmMarty

Fri, Mar 4
2:00pmPeople are on but can't tell who

Sat, Mar 5

8 Patty
10:00amOKCMOA Class

1Brandon

3 Jeff

4Scott

(those times may be off a bit)

Sun, Mar 6
12:00pmRichard and Denny
2:00pmThe Booth's
4:00pmJason
6:00pmRichard Nelson Lesson

St. Baldrick's - Participant - Scott Wallace

2011-02-21T08:30:00.000-06:00

St. Baldrick's - Participant - Scott Wallace

I thought you all would like to know about this and support one of our own. Scott has a good shaped head for sporting the bald look. Me I'm not so sure.

Pricing Your Work - What is Overhead? - Ask Harriete

2011-02-18T11:00:00.000-06:00

Pricing Your Work - What is Overhead? - Ask Harriete

I am in the process of reading this article. I found it interesting.

Paperweight Video

2011-02-02T16:26:00.001-06:00

distinctly Oklahoma

2011-01-31T09:12:00.002-06:00

Blue Sage Studios is featured in the February 2011 issue of distinctly Oklahoma. It is a wonderful article. Thank you Judy so much for allowing us to be featured. Paul did a great job writing about glass and how it is created. The artistic process as well as the mechanical.

Liquid Light Glass Blog

2011-01-24T09:11:00.000-06:00

Liquid Light Glass Blog

Elodie has a blog. She has posted up some photos of current work. Awesome stuff.

The Week Ahead

2011-01-10T09:26:00.000-06:00

I got this week on the calendar. It looks to be a good one.

Today (Mon, Jan 10)

4:00pm

Robin

6:00pm

Ray

Tomorrow (Tue, Jan 11)

Closed

Wed, Jan 12

4:30pm

Brandon and Andy

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, Jan 13

4:00pm

Briley

5:00pm

Piyush

6:00pm

Marty

Fri, Jan 14

4:00pm

Patrick

5:00pm

7:00pm

Urban T-House Art Opening

Sat, Jan 15

8:00am

Patty

10:00am

OKCMOA Class

1:00pm

Brandon

4:00pm

Scott

Sun, Jan 16

12:00pm

R and D

2:00pm

The Booth's

5:00pm

Grant with Scott and Roy

Glass Antlers

2011-01-10T08:23:00.000-06:00

NJN - New Jersey Public Television and Radio

I heard about this show over the weekend. Charlotte Potter is making glass antlers. I have not watched it all yet but thus far it is a good show.

The Gallery on Sixth

2011-01-08T15:29:00.000-06:00

The Week Ahead

2011-01-03T11:08:00.001-06:00

Many thanks to everyone for making 2010 a wonderful year at Blue Sage Studios. Things are really going well. I am not sure when the new Glory Hole and Garage will arrive but sometime this month (fingers crossed).

Today (Mon, Jan 3)

4:00pm

Robin

6:00pm

Ray

Wed, Jan 5

4:30pm

Andy and Brandon

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, Jan 6

12:00pm

Chuck

2:00pm

Lindsay

4:00pm

Briley

5:00pm

Piyush

6:00pm

Marty

8:00pm

Scott

Fri, Jan 7

4:00pm

patrick

5:00pm

JC?

Sat, Jan 8

Cafe City Arts Pieces Due

9:00am

Patty

11:00am

Brandon

4:00pm

Bill Mclean

Sun, Jan 9

12:00pm

R&D

2:00pm

The Booth's

4:00pm

Jeff

5:00pm

Richard Higgins

The GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet

2010-11-19T09:01:00.000-06:00

Before winter closing, GoggleWorks hot shop will rock Saturday night � The GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet

I think this news is worth sharing. I am so very grateful to the folks who support our studio. It is an expensive venture and I am pleased I am able to provide a place to watch and learn and create great glass.

Sonarta.com - Fine Art Network Marketplace for Artists, Galleries, Collectors, and Art Enthusiasts

2010-11-17T12:00:00.000-06:00

Sonarta.com - Fine Art Network Marketplace for Artists, Galleries, Collectors, and Art Enthusiasts

Found this again.

The Week Ahead

2010-11-17T09:08:00.002-06:00

Things at the studio are going great guns. Added some glass to the furnace.

To prepare a bit for the things to come.

Thanksgiving week we will be working off and on. Zack is in town and hopefully we will have some time in the studio. Everyone wants to work some which is great.

The Home Show Weekend is December 3, 4, and 5. Demos going on all weekend.

Christmas - not sure of the schedule during the break but expect to be working when I am in town.

New Year - We are planning on shutting down for a week at the beginning of the year. We need to change the crucible in the furnace. We are getting a new glory hole and garage. Watch for updates.

The week ahead.

Today (Wed, Nov 17)

4:30pm

Brandon and Andy

7:30pm

Dr. John

Tomorrow (Thu, Nov 18)

10:00am

Patty

12:00pm

Chuck and Roy

4:00pm

Briley

4:00pm

Dr. Fisher Meeting

5:00pm

Micah

6:00pm

Marty

8:00pm

Scott

Fri, Nov 19

4:00pm

Morgan

5:00pm

Dave

7:00pm

IAO Senior Capstone Show

Sat, Nov 20

State Sales Tax Due

8:00am

Patty

10:00am

OKCMOA Intro Class

1:00pm

Brandon

Sun, Nov 21

12:00pm

R & D

2:00 the booth's

Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum

2010-11-12T08:17:00.000-06:00

Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum

Scott Wallace is showing his work in Woodward. What a great opportunity. Thank you Scott.

Pratt-Link : Classes

2010-11-08T13:59:00.000-06:00

Pratt-Link : Classes

Pratt has their spring classes posted. Now is the time to get into a class at Pratt. It looks like a very good line up.

Andrew Boatman

2010-11-03T08:42:00.001-05:00

Andrew Boatman
Originally uploaded by iao_gallery

The IAO Red Dot show is coming soon. This is my piece for the show.

The Week Ahead

2010-11-01T09:13:00.002-05:00

What a great October. Many thanks to everyone for making the studio what it is. We had a great party on Saturday night and everyone really enjoyed the show. This week is a great kick off for November. On Tuesday evening the Urban Arts Building is hosting the watch party for Andrew Rice and Al McAffrey.

We will be blowing glass all week at the studio. The OKCMOA classes are going well and folks are learning new skills all the time. Thanksgiving is this month too and I expect to spend some time in the studio. Zack will be in town so hopefully we can all get together to make something crazy.l

This week it looks like:

Today (Mon, Nov 1)

4:00pm

Robin

6:00pm

Ray

Tomorrow (Tue, Nov 2)

5:00pm

Election Day Watch Party

Wed, Nov 3

4:30pm

Brandon and Andy

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, Nov 4

6:00pm

Marty

8:00pm

Scott

Fri, Nov 5

12:00pm

Chuck and Andy

4:00pm

Patrick

Sat, Nov 6

8:00am

patty

10:00am

OKCMOA Intro Class

1:00pm

Brandon

4:00pm

Bill Mclean

Sun, Nov 7

2:00pm

The Booth's

4:00pm

Jeff

5:00pm

Brit

The Week Ahead

2010-10-25T09:22:00.002-05:00

It has been way busy. What a great time to be blowing glass though. The weather is perfect.

I will not be in the studio tonight as I have a speech with the Edmond Art Association. It should be great fun.

October 25 to Oct 31

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - 4 to 7

Wednesday - 4 to 9

Thursday - 4 to 9

Friday - 4 to 6

Saturday - 8 to 10. OKCMOA Beginning Class 10 to 1

Ice Cream Social at 5

Day of the Dead at 6 to 10

Sunday - noon til 7

The Week Ahead

2010-10-19T10:48:00.002-05:00

Fall break is nearly here. It should be a great time.

We are charging the furnace today. Adding more raw glass and turning up the heat to cook it and fine it out. It takes a day to do. We will probably add 250 pounds of glass to the furnace.

Wednesday we will be in the studio around 4 til 9

Thursday I should be there around noon and will work til about 9

We will close for the weekend until Sunday around two till about 5

Then I have a speech on Monday the 25th at the Edmond Fine Arts Institute so we will be closed on Monday too.

Many thanks and remember to keep it centered!

Heller Gallery

2010-10-18T08:11:00.000-05:00

Heller Gallery

This is a great exhibit.

The Week Ahead

2010-10-11T10:02:00.002-05:00

The Plaza District Festival this weekend was great fun. Thank you all for your support and help. The studio is looking good and we are gearing up for the Ice Cream Social and Day of the Dead Celebration on October 30th. The Ice Cream Social kicks off at 5:00 followed by a variety of events throughout the evening including Aztec dancers and live music.

Today (Mon, Oct 11)

4:30pm

Robin

6:00pm

Ray

Tomorrow (Tue, Oct 12)

Closed

Wed, Oct 13

4:30pm

Brandon and Andy

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, Oct 14

6:00pm

Marty

8:00pm

Scott

Fri, Oct 15

1:00pm

Chuck

4:00pm

Andy and Roy

Sat, Oct 16

8:00am

Patty

10:00am

OKCMOA Intro. Class

1:00pm

Brandon

Sun, Oct 17

12:00pm

R and D

2:00pm

The Booth's

4:00pm

Andy

World' s Largest Glass Pumpkin

2010-10-06T09:30:00.000-05:00

World' s Largest Glass Pumpkin

Amazing. How big do we make them?

2010Festival

2010-09-29T08:38:00.000-05:00

2010Festival

The Guthrie Escape Art Festival is this coming weekend.

The Week Ahead

2010-09-27T13:12:00.002-05:00

Things are going great guns at the studio. Richard is on the mend and we will be having a Benefit for the Bicep soon. Proceeds from select items will be going to fix him up.

The week of September 27 to October 3

Today (Mon, Sep 27)

4:30pm

Robin

6:00pm

Ray

Tomorrow (Tue, Sep 28)

Closed

Wed, Sep 29

4:30pm

Brandon and Glenda

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, Sep 30

6:00pm

Marty

8:00pm

Scott

Sat, Oct 2

10:00am

The Trubey's

Sun, Oct 3

12:00pm

Richard and Denny

2:00pm

The Booth's

KGOU - Your NPR Source - Local News

2010-09-23T08:07:00.000-05:00

KGOU - Your NPR Source - Local News

The Week Ahead

2010-09-17T14:09:00.002-05:00

I missed the week ahead posting on Monday. It is busy busy. Trying to stay up with everything can be a task. It is getting better. We will be working all weekend. OKCMOA class this Saturday too. Drop by if you get the chance.

The Week Ahead

2010-09-08T08:18:00.002-05:00

What a great Labor Day Weekend. I hope everyone enjoyed a little time in the sun. Relaxed, Refreshed and Ready to go.

The Week of September 8 to 12

Wednesday - 4 to 9

Thursday - 5 to 9

Friday - 4 to 8

Saturday - 8 to 4

Sunday - 12 to 7 or so

Thank you all so much.

keep it centered

The Week Ahead

2010-08-31T16:54:00.002-05:00

Thank you all for a wonderful start on back to school. Gearing up now for the holiday seasons and honing our skills at the furnace.

With the holiday it looks like we will be closed on Labor Day.

Today (Tue, Aug 31)

4:30pm

Robin

6:00pm

Ray

Tomorrow (Wed, Sep 1)

4:30pm

Brandon and Glenda

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, Sep 2

6:00pm

Marty

8:00pm

Scott

Sat, Sep 4

8:00am

Patty

Sun, Sep 5

12:00pm

Richard and Denny

2:00pm

The Booth's

Mon, Sep 6

closed

Tue, Sep 7

Closed

12 by 12 2010

2010-08-25T18:16:00.000-05:00

2010-08-23T17:09:00.002-05:00

It has been a hectic time at the studio. Folks working, summer heat, school back in session. Great fun to be had by all.

The week ahead...

Today (Mon, Aug 23)

4:30pm

Robin

6:00pm

Ray

Tomorrow (Tue, Aug 24)

Closed

Wed, Aug 25

4:30pm

Brandon and Glenda

7:30pm

Dr. John

Thu, Aug 26

6:00pm

Marty

8:00pm

Scott

Sat, Aug 28

8:00am

Patty

10:00am

Brandon

Sun, Aug 29

12:00pm

Richard and Denny

2:00pm

The Booth's

Mon, Aug 30

4:30pm

Robin

6:00pm

Open House at School

6:00pm

Ray

Back in the Studio

2010-08-04T18:14:00.001-05:00

I am almost all caught up on things. I will post the schedule soon but the calendar on the right should be fairly correct.

Keep it centered

The Week Ahead

2010-06-28T08:27:00.002-05:00

It is near the end of June. Just to let you all know we plan on closing in July for a couple of weeks for vacation. July 15th through the 27th the Urban Art building will still be open with Rick and Tracey and Stephen at Istvan Gallery but we will not be blowing glass.

June 28 to July 4

Monday - 9 to 11 and 4 to 9

Tuesday - Closed

Wednesday - 9 to 12 and 4 to 8

Thursday - 8 to 1 and No PM times

Friday - 9 to 2 and no PM

Saturday - 8 to 3

Sunday - Closed for the 4th

Keep it centered!

The Week Ahead

2010-06-21T09:22:00.003-05:00

The weekend was a great treat. Thank you all for you help and participation. What a great fun time. Reminds of what is possible.

It should be a good week.

June 21 to 27

Monday 9 to 11 then 4 to 9

Tuesday - Closed to Charge

Wednesday - 9 to noon and 4 to 9

Thursday - 8 to 10 and a private party at 4 to 7

Friday - 9 to noon and 5 to 7

Saturday - 9 to 5

Sunday - noon to 7 or so

Aaron Thane Tate

2010-06-19T13:29:00.000-05:00

Aaron Thane Tate

Aaron is working in the studio today and Sunday.

The Week Ahead

2010-06-14T15:06:00.002-05:00

And the rains came down...

What a day of rain. Beautiful but dangerous. Be safe out there.

We are busy busy in the studio. OG&E has more then doubled their rates for the summer time, come in now and buy some glass. Ask for a special discount to cover increased costs.

On Tuesday Patty is hosting a going away party for Christine. Everyone is invited, flyers are at the studio. BBQ and more.

On Saturday and Sunday we have a couple of fellows in making goblets for the band Tool. Come and watch in the afternoon some outstanding glass making going on.

The Week of June 14 -20

Monday - 9 to 8 (but rained out til noon)

Tuesday - Closed to Charge - Christine's going away party

Wednesday - 9 to 9 with a break for lunch 1 to4

Thursday - 9 to 8 with lunch break

Friday - 9 to Noon

Saturday - 9 to 5 or so (Guest Artists afternoon)

Sunday - 12 to 8 or so (Guest Artists after the Booth's)

Keep it centered and dry...

Schedule

2010-06-04T13:32:00.001-05:00

Be sure to check out the calendar on the right side of this page or at the bottom of our website. I will be keeping it up to date better this summer.

Donation

2010-05-24T08:33:00.003-05:00

I would like to create something for something. That is I would like us to come up with a glass object that would be unique and fairly easy and market it specific for donation to a cause, which cause tho too?

Can you all help me come up with something(s)?

The Week Ahead

2010-05-24T08:04:00.002-05:00

Paseo is coming, Paseo is coming!

The week of May 24 to 31

Monday - 4 to 9

Tuesday - Closed to Charge

Wednesday - 4 to 9

Thursday - 4 to 9

Friday - set up for Paseo around 5

Saturday - Paseo

Sunday - Paseo

Monday - Paseo

I am working on the schedule for Paseo. We will be working at the festival all weekend in the booth. Another group of folks will be working in the studio all weekend. I am not sure when so it would not hurt to call but feel free to drop by.