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Be sure and visit our website to learn more about us!
You will find a list of our members who have websites
and teach art glass.
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Letter from the President
I would like to tell you what the AGASC has been up to and what is coming up. The AGASC tries to offer a wide vary of events for our members to participate in and enjoy getting together with fellow artists.
We had two great workshops this summer: a four day casting workshop with Stephen Edwards and a two day cold working workshop with Stephanie Close. Also, the Guild held their Patio Show and Sale in the rain and the AGASC went on a very informative tour of Tim Harlan's Studio in San Juan Capistrano.
The AGASC's second General Meeting this year was held at Kathleen Mitchell's studio. After the meeting we had an impressive demo of Venetian Glass technique in goblet making.
Our membership's annual show is coming up in September. I hope you are all working on some wonderful art to put in the show. All member artists are welcomed to show their art in the show. Go to our website (agasc.org) to register. We are having the Glass Boutique (gift shop) again this year. The show's reception is on Sunday, September 22, so please try to attend and check out all of your fellow artists' amazing work. I would also like to thank our sponsors Oceanside Glass & Tile and Coatings by Sandberg, Inc. for their continued support of our exhibitions.
Hope to see you at the show,
Jack Wade,
President AGASC
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Upcoming Events!
It's Showtime!
Art Glass Association of Southern California
38th Annual Members' Exhibition
And Glass Boutique
Exhibit Location:
Studio 21, 1770 Village Place, Spanish Village, Balboa Park, San Diego CA 92101
Entry Deadline:
Saturday, September 7th by Midnight.
Show Dates:
Friday, September 20th, through Sunday, September 29th.
Art Intake:
Tuesday, September 17th 4 to 7pm
Patio is open to drive on at 5:30pm
Painting and gallery prep:
Tuesday, September 17th, 10am to Noon
Hanging the Show:
Wednesday September 18th, 10am to 4pm
Boutique Set up:
Thursday, September 19th, 10am to 4pm
Judging:
Thursday Evening, September 19th
Gallery will open:
Friday September 20th, 11am-4pm
Artist's Reception:
Sunday September 22nd, 4pm to 7pm
Pick-up and clean-up:
Monday September 30th, 11am to 4pm
You must be a member to participate in this show. All artists will be required to sit for the show for one day and volunteer for one spot to help with the production of the show.
You may sell in the Glass Boutique without entering the show. Feel free to call us with questions or to let us know what you would like to volunteer for.
Krista Heron and Gayle Richardson,
Show Co-Chairs
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AGG Fall Patio Sale
October 12 & 13
10-5pm both days
Spanish Village Art Center
1770 Village Place
San Diego, CA 92101
The patio sale is a wonderful opportunity to find unique glass gifts to add to your collection!
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A Tour of Tim Harlan's Studio
in San Juan Capistrano
By Jon Simpson
A group of AGASC members drove up to San Juan Capistrano in May for a tour of Tim Harlan's studio. When we got there Tim was standing in the doorway greeting everyone and his wife Pat was in the studio talking with members who were already there. The studio is on the smallish side, but don't let that fool you. Every inch is taken up with equipment, workbenches and lots of artwork.
Tim started his presentation at the front of the studio and worked his way around from there. Starfish molds were in the front and Tim described the clever way he got them. On around the room were a dozen or so gorgeous drop bowls and sushi dishes. He explained that the reason he got into making the drop bowls was because they were the closest thing he could make that resembled the blown glass he used to make. Some of the drop bowls were small, but some were 10-12 inches across and 8 inches deep. When asked how he made them so large, he explained that he uses a three bowl slumping process, with each one progressively larger. He explained how he puts the beautiful landscape scenes on them. He talked a little about the cold working equipment lined up against the back wall and what he uses each for. He then talked a little bit about his beautiful resin handled knives he makes.
There were several photos hanging around the studio that were important to Tim and he focused on them as he told us the story behind each one. The one I was most impressed with was of Murano, Italy. Maestro Elio Quarisa called in 2001 and asked if Tim could come to Murano for a week or two. Tim would be making kiln fired glass panels and Elio would be rolling them up. Needless to say, he went to Murano.
We went to lunch afterward at a restaurant across the street from the mission at San Juan Capistrano. We returned to the studio for one last question and answer session and to say our good byes.
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AGA GENERAL MEETING
Hot Glass Demo at Kathleen Mitchell's Studio
A treat for all after the general meeting was a live demonstration creating a beautiful Venetian glass goblet. Demonstration for us by Clay Logan, Aaron Cahn and Kathleen Mitchell. Thank you for this information experience!
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"MAKING MEMORIES"
Lost Wax Casting and Mold Making Workshop
With Stephen Dee Edwards
By Devora Safran
Eight committed glass artists from the San Diego area participated in a sold out 4 day workshop exploring glass casting and the mold making process! Every participant in the workshop held at Susan Hirsch's studio in San Marcos, had 10 to 40 years experience in making glass of some sort, so it was a devoted and power packed group of artists.
Steve Edwards came out of retirement to teach the workshop, (convinced by Marti Blair, who recruited him while on an AGASC field trip to Ojai.) Steve is a formidable glass artist, and retired professor of Alfred University. He was raised in Southern California, spent 30 years in New York teaching glass, was a former president of GAS and is now enjoying life in Ojai casting glass and playing bluegrass music. I'm sure his resume is extensive as he has worked with many famous glass masters of our time. Susan Hirsch hosted the workshop in her beautifully well appointed San Marcos studio.
We jumped right into the workshop with only 4 days to complete 3 projects each! We each made a mold of our hand to get things started. Each person brought a meaningful item from which to cast a mold. The process is simple, yet complex at the same time with many steps to get to the final product. Everyone was focused, and the energy swayed from intense concentration to lighthearted singing and laughter. Firing schedules were set, reset and changed again to accommodate for time constraints. Wax was melted and reused. Silicone was used by the case. I can't wait to see the final outcome of our efforts.
As a human being, Steve Edwards touched each and every one of us, with his knowledge, his humility, and his kindness. His enthusiasm and encouragement will last each of us for a long time to come. He took the time to connect with each of us as individual artists and as human beings on this artistic path we have each chosen. My life, (and I know I speak for all of us) was enriched tremendously by my interaction with Steve. I am educated, encouraged and a tiny bit enlightened by his presence in my life. I am grateful. Steve IS the light of love within us all.
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AGASC Cold Working Workshop
With Stephanie Close
By Jack Wade
For the few that got to take the cold working workshop from Stephanie Close this June, it was very informative, hands on and fun. The first thing Stephanie did was to go over safety procedures and gear. Then Stephanie and Tom Marosz showed us several pieces of cold working equipment at Tom's glass studio in Spring Valley, which included two lap wheels, a rociprolap, a belt sander, Dremel, a wet grinder, a cerium wheel, a huge wet tile saw and a lathe.
We spent two days learning and refining our cold working techniques. We started off grinding and polishing small pieces of optic glass supplied by Tom. Once comfortable with the equipment we moved to working on pieces of our own. Stephanie worked with us answering questions, demonstrating what's the best way to use the equipment, explaining what we did wrong and how to correct it.
Thank you Stephanie and Tom, we can now take this knowledge and apply it to our artwork.
GREAT NEWS! Because this workshop sold out Stephanie is offering another October 19 and 20. Sign up at
Workshops AGASC.org.
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Art Glass Guild Featured Artists Shows
The Art Glass Guild Studio 25 is now featuring Individual Artist Shows in the front area of Gallery 21. This is a new opportunity to highlight Artists right as you walk into the Guild. The first artist was Krista Heron with her show "Contour" which ran from April 2 - 29 with a reception on April 2nd. The second artist featured was Kathleen Mitchell with her show "Spectrum" which ran July 1- 30 with a reception on July 1st. The next show will be in January, Artist to be announced.
Art Glass Guild 1770 Village Place - Studio 25 San Diego, CA 92101
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Updates from Oceanside Glass & Tile
Studio Nuggets are back! Check with your preferred Distributor to order a 50 pound feed bag.
Stringer and Noodle production has been running for a few months now with color family and single color tubes out for distribution.
Rack Packs are back! The first version of the Oceanside Art Glass Rack Pack will launch soon and will feature the same mix of Artisan Gem non-fusible material and standard non-fusible glass. An Oceanside Compatible Fusible Range Rack Pack will launch a few weeks after.
Rod production is up and running and we're in the final steps sourcing packaging. Your glass store of choice will have inventory by the end of summer, if not sooner.
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Krista Heron
She's Art And Soul - La Jolla Art Show
Featuring local female artists: Krista Heron - Glass Artist, Lyn Krant - Jewelry Artist, Angie Preisendorfer - Watercolor, Shelly Franz- Watercolor and Acrylics and Sheila Fortune - Alcohol Inks and Acrylics/Mixed Media
July 12th as the artist reception. This Show will be open Sundays or by appointment through the summer.
7720 Girard Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037
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News from Bullseye Glass
By Alex Davis
Ribbons are the newest addition to Bullseye Glass Co.'s assortment of accessory glasses. Flat and wide with organic variations, at around 1mm x 4mm Ribbons provide a versatile complement to rods and stringer. They expand possibilities for beadmaking, drawing with glass, and more. Currently available in 20+ favorite Bullseye colors, these handmade strips come in tubes of approximately 32 pieces.
Bullseye recently began releasing stand-alone Master Classes on our Bullseye Videos website. These long-form video lessons provide in-depth online access to influential workshops by outstanding artists like Richard Parrish and Amanda Simmons.
The Frit Sale at Resource Center Los Angeles, August 13-17. Save 40% on all Frit and Powder in stock-5oz, 1Ib, and 5Ib jar sizes. Mark these five days of savings and get ready to get set for Fall.
Add a touch of sparkle to your next project. Discover Bullseye's popular new clear iridescent frit.
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Welcome New Members!
Teresa Fiske
Deborrah Henry
Michelle Halprin
Todd Jasso
Gayle Nicholas
Mayauel Ward
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug 4 Absent/Present by Kathleen Mitchell - Closing Reception
Seperhri Gallery - Sunday, at 2pm
4410 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
Sept 8 - Fallbrook Art Center - 22nd Annual Galaxy of Glass
Oct 20 103 South Main Avenue
Fallbrook, CA 92028
10:00-4:00pm Mon-Sat, Noon-3:00pm Sun
Reception is Saturday, September 7, 5:00-7:00pm
Sept 20 - 29 AGASC 38th Annual Members' Exhibition and Glass Boutique
Gallery 21 - Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park
1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101
11-4 pm daily
Deadline for entry - September 7 at midnight
Oct 12 & 13 AGG Patio Show and Sale
Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park
1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101
Oct 19 & 20 AGASC Coldworking Workshop with Stephanie Close
Tom Marosz Glass Studio
606 Concepcion Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
To submit events that may be of interest to our members contact us!
Share your experiences at a workshop, show or event with all of us at AGASC!
This is your newsletter... We would love to hear from you!
Deadline for Articles and Events for Fall Edition is October 15th
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Susan Hirsch Newsletter Designer
Art Glass Association of Southern California
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