Hand made fused glass. Functional and sculptural art including glass lighting. Small group classes.
Fused glass items including functional pieces like bowls, platters, plates, and more. I also design sculptural items and beautiful lighting to match your decor. I also enjoy doing custom work. I can incorporate images, photos, graphics, words, music notes and more into the glass. So if you have a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, retirement, corporate gift, or want to honor someone in memoriam, think glass. I also teach small classes in my studio. No experience is necessary.
Keywords: glass classes, fused glass, art glass, custom glass, glass lights, glass plates, glass bowls, glass gifts, gallery, art gallery
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I have been working with glass since 2002
What is your primary product or service?
I design functional and sculptural fused glass work. I also can create custom work for the home; office or for a gift. I teach small classes of up to 4 people with no experience necessary. I have an in-home gallery with work for sale by appointment only.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I owned an Advertising and graphic design business for 30 years and am trained as a designer so I have been an artist for most of my life.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I have a unique situation. I don't have many (if any) competitors in that I have a home studio that can accommodate up to four students
so the classes are very intimate. I also accommodate my clients schedule. So if they want a weekday class, or a weekend class, it can be arranged. As far as my artwork, no two artists are the same so my work has it's own personality.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location with no plans for another one.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Since my studio, gallery and classes are at my home by appointment only, I give my address once I have confirmed with the client. I am located in Bethesda.
What type of payments do you accept?
I accept cash, check and credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
I have had clients from many states.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
i do.
What are your hours of operation?
By appointment only.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That my work makes them happy. That they love my classes and how they never thought they could create a glass piece of art.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
You only live once. So live it well.