I'm still somewhat giddy over yesterday's opportunity to help pack smalti for Martin Cheek's upcoming smalti classes at Artisan Stained Glass. He will be teaching a beginner class this coming weekend - Feb 12-13 - and an intermediate/advanced class Feb 20-22. Yes, I got to fondle all the gorgeous smalti and drool over the wide selection of colors! Ah, the golds were just stunning and the vintage ones were so cool. WANT!
We poured different colors into buckets, mixed them pretty thoroughly then scooped the mix into 1 lb bags. It was fun and we all daydreamed about the mosiacs we'd create using these wonderful tiles. A particular vintage gold made me think of Erté and his long, lovely ladies. I can't begin to describe the old rich look or that bumpy texture but you'd get it if you saw it. Very art deco! Makes me wish I'd have taken some pictures of it all while it was spread across that 4' x 6' table.
Martin also sent a bunch of his fused glass creations over for use in those upcoming classes. I did take a few pictures of them. Mainly because I'll be taking his class this weekend but I have absolutely no idea what I want to make for myself. Everything I've ever made has been for sale, or it's been a gift for someone, but this one I'm keeping. Oh yes, this one's just for me! So, now I'm stumped for a design concept because I'm not used to thinking in terms of what I like. I do know that I like butterflies. They make my heart and spirit soar! But I don't know if I'm ready to tackle something that difficult in a short 2-day class. OK, I have to stop worrying about it or I'll get nauseous; I'm so not prepared. I'll probably just go with the flow and pray for divine inspiration.
Yes, I have a plan!
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For Martin Cheek:
http://www.martincheekmosaics.com/
For Artisan Stained Glass:
http://www.artisanglass.us/home.html
For Erté:
http://www.erte.com/
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