Going and Blowing

We started charging the furnace last night. We got about 150 lbs of glass in. Roy is going to finish it up today for a full cook. So good. He is finishing up the glory hole today. My mom finished painting out the marigold wall yesterday as the rest of us sat around and chatted and watched.
We will be blowing on Thursday. Did I say that already? Thursday, can you believe it? It seems a long time coming. I am thrilled. Come by the studio if you can. We will start preparing for this summer.
We have some lights left to hang. Some wiring to do. Mopping of the floor. Organizing. Dusting. Little bits.
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Tension

I've got tension, tension, tension is all I know...
We are putting the elements into the furnace this evening. High stress activity. They break. Once they are in usually things are good but getting them in is high stress.
Ready for relaxation.
If all goes well it will start to get hot tonight.
Peace good people.
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Progress

Roy has been rebuilding the glory hole with great success. It is really looking good. Hopefully it will fire up well too. Everything is in place and the gas is being run today. Electric in the next couple of days. Hopefully everything on order will arrive in good shape and installation will be a success.
I need to order color and some needed items.
Thank you to everyone for all the help. Start planning now for our grand reopening on Memorial Day weekend.
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Catch Up

Whew, time is flying. Since the break-in things seem to be moving more faster. It could be the approaching summer. It could be all the work left to do. It could be all the work that has been done.
If you have not had the opportunity to come by the studio as of late things are really coming along.
We were accepted to be on the HGTV program "That's Clever". It looks like I owe the Gnat a beer. It should be great fun. May 19th is the projected filming date. Everything has to be up and running full force before then. I hope I can get my chops back by then.
Hang on tight.
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Studio Progress

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WiFi

If you build it they will come...if you build it they will come.
Now it is if you wire it wirelessly they will come. Come on down and surf the net with us.
WiFi all around.

Many thanks to all involved if I have not told you that lately.

I built this place for you.
Andy

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Internet

Things are coming along at the studio. We are moving things around and getting arranged. A few things to do to dictate the future and we will be up and running soon.
The Cable guy comes this afternoon and we will have internet. WiFi access. So come over and spend some time. Have a cup of coffee and surf the net.
All is well.
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High Hopes

The HGTV show That's Clever is heading across country and coming to Oklahoma City. We put in an application to be featured on the show. Never knowing what to say or how to be prepared or jinxing or anything like that but how cool would it be to be featured on That's Clever. I will keep you all up to date.
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Coming Along

We are working today in the studio around 5:00 or so. Shelving to hang and things to move and trying to figure out some way to shim up everything since we have such a level floor.
Sweeping and mopping are going to have to happen one of these days. Drop on by if you get the chance.
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new logo

I have sort of updated our website at http://www.bluesagestudios.com
Drop by if you get the chance. We are working on a new logo. I think it will have a lot of potential. I can see the head cut out of metal and powder coated. We can use a real blowpipe to make it look like it is blowing glass and the O in studios is the piece. I think an embossed business card would look really cool too.
The studio is coming along. Getting things cleaned and arranged and moved out and around. Slower then I anticipated but coming along nevertheless. Many thanks to all those who have come by to visit and who have lent a hand.
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Gas and Electric

I got the gas turned on today. Electric is being switched. New phone and internet is in progress. I think the new number will be 405-601-2583 (blue).
All is well.
We are working tonight cleaning and moving and sorting and getting ready. I expect to be there around 5:00.
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Moving the Equipment

Making the move to the new place.

studio move

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Many Thanks

I would like to thank each and everyone who came out this weekend to help with the move. What a great bunch of friends and family I have. Thank you for the muscles, and thoughts, and organization, and flesh (Chris), and prayers, and contributions, and food, and everything.
Three Cheers
Hip Hip Hooray
Hip Hip Hooray
Hip Hip Hooray

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Hang on Tight

Moving this weekend. It should be an eventful weekend to be sure.
Thanks in advance for all the help.
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Saturday Moving at 10:00

Hello Everyone,
If I don't get you called or emailed please do not be offended things are crazy busy.
We are planning the move on Saturday, March 31st at 10:00 am. We are meeting at the barn to load up and then head out to the new studio on 12th and Western to off load. It should be a great day. If you can make it out to help that would be great and many thanks. If not, no worries. Feel free to drop by anytime to see how things are progressing.
I was in seattle all week. It was great. I have a few pictures up at the Mr. Boatman's Room blog.
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Studio Layout

I got a decent program with a free trial to layout the studio. Pretty neat stuff.
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Mudding

I got a good photo up at Mr. Boatman's Room of Ray doing some mudding on the wall. Looking good. Here is a heads up. If you go to Lowe's and are looking for mudding supplies and head to the paint section you are in the wrong area. Go to the drywall place. They have tape and mud in the painting area but it is a whole way lot more expensive. You would figure the mud would be there. All the other supplies needed for good mudding are in the paint area except the cheap mud. It is a trick. Sneak thieves are they.
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Painting

I started painting one of the walls yesterday. The old paint on there is horrible. I am going to have to mud a bit to get the wall ready for good paint. So tonight I plan on mudding after yoga so the wall will be ready for fresh paint.
Good progress is being made.
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New Logo?

Just playing around with this. What do you think?
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Clean up

It is pretty overwhelming. There is a bunch of little stuff. Just things everywhere. Trying to get organized and move around and do and go. It is difficult to know that to do next. Not having a specific place for things in the new location makes it tricky too. There is the want to move things somewhere but no where to move them too yet.

I am looking for someone who can unhook all the electrical wires in the barn. We need all the lights and plugs and switches taken down and packed away. It could be a big job and needs to be done well. I just do not have that kind of time. So if you know anyone looking for something to do for a couple of days it would be work. It is not a trash job either as it needs to be done carefully and thoughtfully.

If you have not checked out the calendar I think it will be a good way to keep up with things. It does require a signup for a free Google Account. I have the calendar set on my personalize homepage via google. Pretty neat setup.


I am working this afternoon in the barn and Tuesday too. I am planning on meeting Ray and Roy at the 1220 (or 1218 not sure which via the post office or the city) studio on Wednesday after yoga around 7:00.

Wondering about a new logo. Wondering what the Bewley's are thinking for a name of the building.

Progress

It is raining. I went by 12th and Western and there are a couple or three leaks in the ceiling. Nothing bad. Rick said he would be patching the roof too.
Getting things at the barn cleaned up and ready to move. clearning shelves and throwing away. Looks more and more bigger all the time. Thinking now I could really use a truck with a lift gate all the time. It would be worth it for the move.
Coming along nevertheless.
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12th and Western

12th and western

Photos posted of the new studio.
Thanks Chris.
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Music

Come to the Blue Moon on the Paseo this weekend. The Amber Wind Society is playing on Friday at 9:00. Great music. Good friends. It is well worth the trip.
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Calendar

I am trying to create a Google Calendar with studio events. I hope to have blow times and schedules posted to this calendar and published online too. It could be an easy way to keep track of goings on at the studio.
Let me know what you think.
We are going over to 1218 N. Western today around 5:30 to begin laying out the floor plan. I have paper and tape and hope to make footprint templates of all the equipment. We can move these around as necessary to get a setup in mind.
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Memberships

You get now get a membership to Blue Sage Studios. Members will be entitled to blow time at a discount and a set schedule in the studio.
More details to follow soon.
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Budget

I have posted up a budget. Take a look if you can. Let me know what you think and if any changes need to be made. I am trying to think of costs to create a budget for the new studio.
Coming along...
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Measuring

Amanda Joy and I went Sunday to the new building to measure. It is 38 feet by 46 feet. Nice space. AJ made a map of the place. I need to measure the equipment to start possible layouts. Everything is coming along.
I am looking at a couple of different dates for a possible move. I am heading to Seattle for Spring Break and could move March 17 and 18 or could do March 31 April1. Things depend now on the progress in the building, gas, electric, other people's schedules to help move.
I would like to get everyone together and move everything all at once.
I will keep everyone up to date.
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Glassblowing at the Home Show

homeshow

1218 N. Western

Here is a link to the Google Map for the new location.
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12th and Western

I have made a decision. Blue Sage Studios is moving to 12th and Western in Oklahoma City. There is a lovely building there owned by Rick and Tracy Bewley and Fusion Art Glass. They have 2000 sq. feet in the back end for rent. It is a great location. The setup is fantastic. The opportunity is wonderful. This is the best next right thing to do. We are looking at being moved in four to six weeks. Yippee!
Check back often as I hope to detail all the events of the move here.
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Progress or Lack Thereof

Well,
We have not made any progress on a new location. Something will happen to be sure. In the meantime a lot of people are interested in glass blowing and learning the process. Please stay in touch and come visit when we get up and running again.
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City Arts

Tonight is the City Arts Center Speak Easy. It should be a hoot.
They have decided not to implement a glass studio into the city arts center at the fairgrounds. I am looking now at renting a place down on 12th and western. We shall see how that comes along.
My buddy Chris is making heart paperweights for valentines. Drop him a line to get your sweetie something special today.
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no news

Well, we have no news on the moving front. I was hoping to hear from the City Arts Center yesterday but I think the weather effected their meetings.
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Shows Upcoming

Good morning,
I will have items at the City Arts Center - Speak Easy
and the OKCMOA - Omlete party.
I will post links soon.

The Barn

Well,
This is it. I turned off the furnace. Things are getting cleaned up out at the studio. Still looking for a new location and know something will show up. The right place, the right time.
I will keep updating this site with information so check back to see what is going on with us at Blue Sage Studios. In the mean time we will probably blow at Bella Forte at Chris's, Ring of fire in norman, The Tulsa Gathering Place, stillwater multigraphics, and Jackalope in Santa Fe...
Stay in touch. Don't be strangers. Call sometime for coffee and dinner.
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Andy

Saturday

I am thinking of working on Saturday around 10 am. Sunday to clean up too.
I need to make some eggs.
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Santa Fe

I am in Santa Fe for the holiday. No trouble arriving.
Roy will be in and out of the studio this week. Drop him a line or just drop by Blue Sage to see what is going on. I will be blowing some at Jackalope here in Santa Fe with my brother. It should be great fun.
I will keep everyone up to date on our progress.
Oh yes,
Have a wonderful Christmas and
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Schedule December 18 - 23

Good Morning,
We will be wrapping up the Christmas season soon.
Monday - 4 til 10
Tuesday - Charging
Wednesday - 4 til 10
Thursday - During the day? Around 10 or so?
Friday - During the day too.
Saturday - Not sure yet as I will be heading out to Santa Fe for Christmas

Demo in Tulsa

Just heard about a demo this evening in Tulsa at the Gathering Place. This should be a great expo if you get the chance head up that direction for a good glass blowing time.
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Schedule

Well, changes are coming.
Monday - 4 til 10
Tuesday - Charging
Wednesday 4 til 10
Thursday 4 til 10
Friday -4 til 6 for a lesson
Saturday - 11 til about 5
Sunday - 2 til 6 or so.

I would like to have a studio meeting sometime this week. We need to figure out the future.

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AMB

Schedule December 7

Good Morning to all.
We will be working quite a bit over the next couple of weeks. Call and come by if you would like and continue your holiday shopping for art glass at Blue Sage Studios.
Wednesday - 5:30 til 10
Thursday - 5:50 til 10
Friday - 4 to 6 for a lesson
Saturday - Around 11 until whenever.
Sunday - Closed...
Monday - 4 until ?

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Many Thanks

Many thanks to all the kind people who come out this weekend for the Home Show. It was wonderful. We had some great demos and made some really fantastic glass art. All the students and relatives came out and helped and brought cookies and snacks and kept everything flowing just perfect.
We still have some glass left so if you need some holiday shopping drop on by and pick out something. Free small bowl with every purchase from now until Christmas.
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The Show Must Go On

We are still on for this weekend. Do not let the snow hold you back. Come on out and watch us work all weekend. Plenty of coffee and cookies. Come get warm by our beautiful glass and glory hole.
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Home Show Coming Soon!

From Home Show

See you all there!
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Schedule

Saturday - Clean up. Make some bud vases and bowls...
Sunday - Clean up.
Monday- clean up.
Tuesday - relax
Wednesday - Clean up Set up
Thursday - Set up
Friday, Saturday and Sunday- Home Show starts at 10
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Thanksgiving Schedule

I am not real sure as too when we will be working yet.
Check back daily as it may change.
Give us a call, drop by and watch us blow glass over this holiday week. My brother is in town too. I hope to get him by the hot glass installation at Italian Jim's Pizza in Yukon. Hope there will be enough time...
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Schedule ...

Well. We charged the furnace on Monday. We did break another element on Tuesday. Got it replaced in about an hour.
I missed perhaps the most ideal place in town yesterday. Sold again right out from under me. Alas, the search continues.

Wednesday - taking it off to look at buildings.
Thursday - 4:00 or so. (making ornaments for Steven Giles)
Friday - Off
Saturday - OKCMOA Class and lessons afterward
Sunday - 2:00
Monday - 4:00 or so, my brother will be in town for the week
Tuesday - ?
Wednesday - 4:00 or so
Thursday - Thanksgiving
Friday - ?
Saturday and Sunday - blowing and getting ready for the home show...

Ornaments

We have been busy with ornaments. We finally finished up the Fine Arts Institute ornament. If you want to support the Edmond FAI drop by there and pick up a holiday ornament for you and a friend. What a great gift idea this year. Not only do your friends get perhaps the most elegant of decorations but the programs of the FAI are supported.
We are also making some oranges...
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Schedule

Monday - 4 until about 9 or so
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday 4 - 9 or so
Thursday 4 - 9 or so
Friday - Roy may work in the early afternoon
Saturday - OKCMOA Intermediate glassblowing class session #4
Sunday - Start up around 2 until about 8

I hope to see everyone there.
I did get some more glass for beadmaking. Hollar if you are interested in making beads for holiday season gifts.

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Upcoming.org: Blue Sage Studios Home Show at Blue Sage Studios (Friday, December 1, 2006)

Upcoming.org: Blue Sage Studios Home Show at Blue Sage Studios (Friday, December 1, 2006)
This is a cool site too. Check it out.

whew

We made ornaments last night. I think we have completed the order. I am going to get some more color just in case. Many thanks to the Fine Arts Institute. I hope your patrons enjoy these precious gifts made with love and light.

Thursday Correction

I have open house at school. Did I mention that? We will not be open on Thursday.
Roy is working out there today and wednesday too.
I am planning on Wednesday. I think. Crazy week.
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Weekly Schedule

Good morning all,
Monday - 4-9 or so. Making 35 more ornaments I hope.
Tuesday - Looking at another building on 5th and western.
Wednesday - ?
Thursday - Parent/Teacher Conference day. N0t yet sure...
Friday - Edmond FIA art show
Satuday - OKCMOA class and Mom is at the FUMC art show in Edmond
Sunday - Start up around 2...

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Ornaments

We have created ornaments for the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond as part of their Winter Fund Raiser. Please support your local arts and donate today. Time, energy, money, or whatever you can to assist the arts. We are entering into a renaissance of arts in America. People with time are finding within themselves a creative spark and nuturing themselves as artists. Our youth are exploring the world with eyes of creation. Help them grow in that way. It is time to open our eyes to the possibilities of the world.
Oh yes, the Starbucks girl liked her bead this morning.
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Charge

We will be charging tonight. I will be in the studio around 5:30 or so to make some things and then start the charge and finish it Friday and ready to blow for class on Saturday.
We made beads last night and it was a good time. A most enjoyable process and the bead makes for a great tip for the barista at my local coffee shop.
Keep the peace.
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Andy

The map

This is the map for the home show mailing.
It will be a post card in 5.5 x 8 format.
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near final draft

This near to the final draft on the home show mailing... 

Maurine Littleton Gallery

Maurine Littleton Gallery
Highly recommended for good glass viewing pleasures. Thanks Ray.
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Schedule for the Week - October 23

Monday - 4:30 until about 9:30.
Tuesday - 5:00 or so til 9. Boy Scout Troop out for a Demo.
Wednesday - Bead Making Class I - Call Cynthia for Details
Thursday - 4:30 until about 9:30
Friday - Andy's Birthday. The Annual Ice Cream Social has been cancelled this year but look for it again next year.
Saturday - OKCMOA Intermediate Glassblowing Class 10 to 3. working til...?
Sunday - 4 til 9? Maybe earlier start with the sun being the way it is.

We have a bunch of ornaments to knock out so you may have to be working between Roy and I but no trouble there.

If you have not seen Chris's new works be sure to take a look at Bella Forte and eat at Italian Jim's Pizza in Yukon.

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Schedule for the Week - October 23

Monday - 4:30 until about 9:30.
Tuesday - 5:00 or so til 9. Boy Scout Troop out for a Demo.
Wednesday - Bead Making Class I - Call Cynthia for Details
Thursday - 4:30 until about 9:30
Friday - Andy's Birthday. The Annual Ice Cream Social has been cancelled this year but look for it again next year.
Saturday - OKCMOA Intermediate Glassblowing Class 10 to 3. working til...?
Sunday - 4 til 9? Maybe earlier start with the sun being the way it is.

We have a bunch of ornaments to knock out so you may have to be working between Roy and I but no trouble there.

If you have not seen Chris's new works be sure to take a look at Bella Forte and eat at Italian Jim's Pizza in Yukon.

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Bella Vista

The Bella Vista Arts Festival is coming soon. We are heading out Wednesday afternoon. The show is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Roy may be in the studio some this weekend. We have a bunch of ornaments to create.
All is well. Stay in touch.
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Weekend

Roy will be in Medicine Park. Andy will be in South Dakota. Give us a call.
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Schedule for the Week

October 9 through...
Monday - Blowing around 4:00 or so. Roy is making ornaments prior to that time.
Tuesday - Off
Wednesday - Start up around 4. OKCMOA class at 6:00
Thursday - Not sure yet. Looks like we will be closed.
Friday-Saturday-Sunday - Andy is in South Dakota. Roy is at Medicine Park Festival.
We will be back at it Monday and gearing up for the Bella Vista art festival on the 20th.
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updated

Here is the newest edition with some changes. Waiting for approval by Aunt Pat and Aunt Connie. Let me know how many you will need printed for you mailings and store copies. Let me know...
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Home Show Flyer

Trying to post up a picture of the home show mailing.
Let me know what you think, any changes?
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Home Show

We are working toward our annual home show. December 1, 2, and 3. If you are an artist and are reading this and would like to participate in our home show drop me a line. It would be great to have a wide variety of artists showing. Let's make it the best year yet. If you are a glassblower or flameworker and would like to give demostrations during the home show let me know too.
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Schedule October 2 ...

Good Morning Glass Makers,
We will be working about the same this week. Things are coming together.
Monday - 4:00 until about 10
Tuesday - I am heading to Pauls Valley to visit the Trubey/Blakes.
Wednesday - OKCMOA glassblowing class at 6:00 should be working before this around 4 if all goes well
Thursday - Work around 4 until 10
Friday - First Friday Gallery Walk at the Paseo
Saturday - OKCMOA class. Blowing from 2 to 4 or so. Art show at the Blue 7 at 8:00.
Sunday - Blowing around 4:00 or so.
Call just to check and be sure. Drop by if you get the chance.
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Weekend

As readers know the 12x12 art show is this weekend. I hope to see some of you there.
We will be working on Saturday afternoon and not sure about Sunday yet. Trubey is in town and we have not yet scheduled a time to get together so things that way are still up in the air...
It has been a busy week. Many thanks to everyone who made it all come together so well.
I am thinking about a public access art center with a glass blowing studio as a cornerstone. I really feel it is possible and can happen. Several factors. Location and funding being central.
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possibilities

To get a bit esoteric for a moment.
What are the possibilities?
We will open a public access studio for Oklahoma City. All are welcome. Come in and blow glass with us. Lessons, rentals, demostrations. Members of the studio can come in and work. A true community of glass folks.
I need funding. It will work. It would be nice for a docent to come in and purchase the building for the studio. Knowing this to be highly unlikely we focus on a realistic solution. It is easy to think that glass is such a great thing and interesting and needed in this area and that some high community minded people would love to donate everything necessary to see a dream come to reality. So you if you that person let me know. If every person I know would even like to contribute to the cause let me know. Stock holders in the company.
Business Plan. I need to finish it and get it ready for presentations. Let people know what it is we do and what it is we want to see accomplished. A vision Statement. Step by step on how to achieve this goal...

Charge of the Light Brigade

I have no idea what that means I have just always wanted to use that title on a post. We charged the furnace yesterday. We broke an element. In about two hours we had the element changed and the furnace up and running again. It is heating the batch and should be ready for blowing this afternoon.
I am thinking I will put in a bid on the building on Blackwelder. If you would like to become a founding member of the new building let me know. I am not sure how to make it work but it will work and there is no fear.
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East Falls Glassworks - Glassblowing Demonstrations

East Falls Glassworks - Glassblowing Demonstrations
I found this today. Great Step by Step photos of several different projects. Take a look. Give it a try. Let me know how they come out...

Charging

We are charging the furnace today. This entails throwing six 12.5 pound bags of Spruce Pine Batch into a 2250 degree chamber. The batch melts and goes flat and another 75 pounds is added to the mix. Do this until full. Heat more, cool. Heat back to working temp. We are blowing on Wednesday afternoon and figured we were low enough we would have to add glass for the rest of the rest of the week. Roy is throwing in some batch this morning and I will top it off this afternoon.
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Schedule for the week

At the Blue Sage Studios Glassworks and Gallery we will be working diligently this week to produce glass for some upcoming shows and for some custom orders.
Monday - 4:00 until around 10
Wednesday - 4:30 til 6, OKCMOA glassblowing class from 6-9
Thursday - 5:30 or so til 10
Saturday - 10 to 2 class, blowing til around 4 after *the 12 x 12 OVAC art show is Saturday at 7:00 pm. This is the premier art event in Oklahoma City for the year. http://www.ovac-ok.org/upcoming12x12.html This is the place to see great art from over 120 artists in one location. It is always worth the time and the trip. Be there and be square.
Sunday - Usually start around 4 but maybe earlier.

We will be charging the furnace this week so some of the above times and dates are subject to change. I think Brent will be back in town sometime this week. Rumor has it two of the original founders of Blue Sage Studios will be in town from Seattle as well. We will be welcoming John and Myrna Trubey and JP too. Aunt Connie is tentitively planning a trip in from Santa Fe as well to look at the building down on Blackwelder.

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All Hail the Pumpkin King

Roy is the pumpkin king. He was making some great ones last night. I wish I could make such nice things in glass.

From pumpkin

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Sunday

I am not sure on Sunday schedule right now. I am heading up to Skiatook to hang out on Sunday. Roy may be in the studio working I have not spoken with him yet. Check back here or drop us a line to check.
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Drawer Pulls

Custom designed drawer pulls are available at Blue Sage Studios. Are you seeking a unique look for your kitchen cabniets? Do you need an update in a bath? Drop us a line and we will design for you a one of a kind set of pulls. Each piece is a unique handmade piece of art glass. Add beauty, grace and loving craftmanship to your home by purchasing a set of drawer pulls today.
Photos to follow soon.
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Schedule

Morning, we made some good glass last night. easy calm evening. The cool weather is wonderous.
Monday - Blowing tonight around 5 or so.
Tuesday - Going to the Linwood building to check it out around 4. 1829 Linwood Blvd.
Wednesday - OKCMOA class
Thursday - Blowing around 5:30 or so
Saturday - Class
Sunday - Start around 4 or 5
Doing well.
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Many Thanks

Many thanks to everyone who attended the UCO Odyssey of Love art showing. It was a great evening. The work will be on display for a month. Check it out when you can.
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Studio Equipment photos

I am using the Picasa Web Albums more.

equipment

Sep 13, 2006 - 7 Photos

Check out those pages.

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Cool Piece

From September Ten...

Chris this one is for you of what we talked about this morning.
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The Show

The UCO Art Showing titled "Odyssey of Love" is from 6:30 til 8:00 on Thursday evening the 14th. Refreshments are served. Should be a hoot.

Schedule for Week of 9-12

Wednesday - I have the OKCMOA glass class in the evening 6 to 9. blowing a bit before and after.
Thursday at 6:30 we have an Art Opening at UCO, fourth floor, university center at the Donna Nigh Gallery.
Friday - Not sure but probably a personal day
Saturday - Class and blowing afterward until about 4 or 5.
Sunday - Blowing around 4 or so.

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Opening the Lehr

 

Charge

Morning,
We started charging the furnace last night. Cooking the batch from a fine powdery substance down into a molten pool. It is a wonderous process to watch. I do not get to load as fast as I would like. 75#'s before bed. 75#'s this morning. Heading to the studio at luch for another 62#'s maybe 75 maybe 50. Then after school to add another 50 or so. Then top it off this evening. Turn up the heat for overnight and then back down in the am for a squeeze. Backup Tuesday evening to working temps. It is a long schedule but being out there not all the time makes it somewhat difficult to keep up with a two hour charge cycle.
I am in need of some more beans too. I ran out of the last ones. Most of my coffee making accurtruments are at Maggie's place so brewing up a fresh cup is somewhat difficult. I do have a good french press and enjoy the brew this makes up. Typically, I can make a pot (six cup press) I have a couple of cups and then have to add hot water which is fine as the coffee is stronger but room temp. It makes for a nice night in the studio. By the sixth cup I am usually a bit excited. but then last night we were making what I hope is some really great glass. I will post up photos when I get the chance, really Chris I will.
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Schedule

I tried to post this yesterday but it got lost.
Saturday - OKCMOA Class until 2. Blowing until around 4 or so
Sunday - Blow around 4 until end. Going to try to charge on Sunday.
Charging Monday and Tuesday.
Wednesday - 4:30 or so until class at 6 til nine. Maybe work until 10.
Thursday - I think that is the UCO show.
We will see what follows after.
Hope to see you all there.
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Schedule

We started OKCMOA classes on Wednesday. It is going to be a great class. I think everyone will have a great time. Roy and I spun out a cool bowl yesterday. I hope it comes out alright. I think I heard it crack but we shall see. I will post up a photo as soon as I can.
We will be working tonight from 4 until about 10. Saturday we will work after the OKCMOA class at 2:00 and then Sunday around 4 til about 10. I am hoping to empty the furnace on Sunday and start chargina a fresh pot. It is time to scrape the pot clean and put in a bunch of fresh glass.
I looked at a building on Tuesday. It would be just about right if we can figure out the zoning issues with the city.
Keep it centered.

O Triple C

We had a good show at the Oklahoma City Community College this past weekend. It was fun. I give many thanks to all the friends of Blue Sage Studios that came out to work and play and man the booth. I could not have done it without the help of each of you. I am most grateful. Many thanks to our supports who came by and purchased art. What an honor to have a place in your hearts and homes. Thank you all so very much.
Keep it centered my friends, keep it centered.

O Trip C

It is nearly time for the Art Festival at OCCC. It should be a great one. We will have a lot of people coming in and working the booth this weekend. Many thanks to all those who will be taking time out of their weekends to help. Many thanks to Ray and Cynthia for setting up and and Roy for watching the booth today.
If you all are out and about be sure to drop by and say hello. We are booth #38. Tent 2. The far Northwest booth about three in from the west entrance. It looks like a great spot. I think we have a good setup too.
Mention you read the blog and get a 10% discount.
Have fun and of course,
Keep it centered.
Andy

Float Idea

We are approaching our 100th year of Statehood in Oklahoma. I have been wanting to make something to commemorate the Centenial. I was walking in the park last night and it came to me to make a Float. Apia Blue and Crown Yellow. About eight inches. I would like to promote the Centenial Float Project with a limited edition numbered float. We can etch with with the offical logo. I think a city could buy 100 of them as a fund raiser or to have public art available in a public fountain or pond.
What say you?
Keep it Centered.

Float Idea

We are approaching our 100th year of Statehood in Oklahoma. I have been wanting to make something to commemorate the Centenial. I was walking in the park last night and it came to me to make a Float. Apia Blue and Crown Yellow. About eight inches. I would like to promote the Centenial Float Project with a limited edition numbered float. We can etch with with the offical logo. I think a city could buy 100 of them as a fund raiser or to have public art available in a public fountain or pond.
What say you?
Keep it Centered.

Schedule for the week

Sunday the 27th - Blowing at 6 pm
Monday - Closed due to Open House at school
Tuesday- packing for the OKCCC show at 4:00
Wednesday - Blowing around 4:00
Thursday - Set up for OKCCC at 5:30 or so
Friday thru Monday - Art Festival Oklahoma at the Oklahoma City Community College. It should be a great show. Check out http://www.occc.edu/afo/ for information on the festival. I hope to see everyone there.

Changes

Well, We will be working at 6:00 pm on Sunday in the studio if you all would like to drop by and take a look. I am dropping off glass at UCO today and should know then when our show will be opening. I am looking forward to being there and give thanks for Mary and Xena for giving me this wonderful oppertunity.
We worked a bit last night. I have been busy making wine toppers. Learning to make ornaments again. It is great fun. Without Brent in the studio knocking out production work it may be a little tight on what we have to offer. Many thanks to everyone who shows up and contributes and helps me out at the studio. Lifesavers each and everyone.
Roy is planning on being at the studio more. He is a tremendous asset to the place and really does make some great glass.
Our fall schedule is sort of up and down. Let me know if/when you are interested in coming out and we will get something set up to fit your needs.
Thanks again.
Keep it centered.

Chopin Society

Chopin Society
We may do some advertising with the Chopin Society. They bring in some big name folks adding to the cultural diversity of Edmond.
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Businesses. The Paseo Art District

Businesses. The Paseo Art District
Cool Site.

Picasa Web Albums

Picasa Web Albums
We have a show coming up at UCO and here are some objects we will be displaying at the Donna Nigh Gallery in the Student Union.

New Schedule

We will be working on a Fall Schedule on Friday. If you have a day and time you would like to work in the studio let me know and we will make it so.
Keep it centered.

aokay

Home again. I will have a schedule together in the next week or so. Looking forward to getting into the studio and making some good stuff. Hang tight folks cause it could be a bumpy ride.
Keep it centered.

Dansk-indiansk Forening

Dansk-indiansk Forening
This is Josephine from Denmark. She camped with us this year in South Dakota.

Down

We are down for a week or so. I ordered more batch, the raw glass, last month. It is about three weeks late right now. We have used up all our glass and are waiting. Good timing with the heat and all but we have orders to make and what not. I am heading to Santa Fe next week for a few days and when I get back we will fire it all up again and produce. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and working full tilt in the studio.
Brent is heading to Portland for a while to build furnances with Steve Stadelman. This is good.
I will keep you all informed.
Keep it centered my friends.

Laura Mo

Laura Mo
Laura is a friend of ours from Denmark. She is a song bird to be sure. Her website is underconstruction and it is difficult to read as it is in Danish, and not the good cheese kind.
Keep it centered.