Tour

Today was a beautiful, sunny day! A homeschool group came for a demo and enjoyed a picnic in the yard. The students were mesmerized. It is amazing to see how long the molten glass can hold their attention.

Studio Projects

We are currently working on a chandelier from our Renewal Series - 56"H x 32"W. It will hang from a 20'ceiling in a home full of original contemporary Western art. The plan is to install in early May!

Action in the studio

Working on a couple of wall installations and Uplifts this week - Lots of activity!

Outside The Box

Placer Arts, our local arts organization, is holding their annual Outside The Box fundraiser. 100 artists are given boxes to turn into "art" with an auction at the end of the show. We are participating this year for the first time and it has been lots of fun!

SEARCHING FOR BALANCE - The main theme in my life! I was determined to work with "found" materials in our shop but couldn't resist blowing glass "into the box" and incorporating the result "out of the box"!

Artwalk April 8, 6 to 9 at the Arts Building - auction May 22, 7pm

Portland!

The schedule is really heating up! We have orders to keep us going and Spring is here! I spent an incredible 3 days in Portland at Bullseye for a glass workshop. Now my main job is to elbow out space and time in my life to make creative things happen - and I will. I am determined. I have so many photos, but will give you a peek into the factory. Fascinating to watch the hot sheets of glass roll out. Truly a glassworkers candy store.

Philadelphia Buyers' Market

We survived the snow in Philly and the challenging travel. We finally arrived at 1AM and set up for the show opening at10AM. Many buyers were absent but all in all it went well and we are busy with work. We had an incredible Valentine dinner at a new Japanese Fusion restaurant called Japas - like tapas. Then on the way home, we spent 3 1/2 hours on the tarmack before the plane managed to take off. The next day I crashed on the couch and finished my book - Middlesex. Interesting and well written. Now I'm out smelling the flowers. Good to be home again.

Off to Philadelphia!

The glass is off to Philadelphia and we will be soon. Can't wait to reconnect with our galleries!

Don't Miss Wicked!

I finally got to see Wicked in San Francisco - Once for Heather's birthday and just yesterday for my birthday. Don't miss it! Meanwhile, I will attempt to defy gravity as I prepare for Philadelphia.

Torsos in 4 Points Hotel, Guangzhou China

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It promises to be a better one. We are regrouping from the busy holidays and preparing to travel to the Philadelphia Buyers Market in February. I want to share the image of the Torsos (20" tall) that went to the 4 Points Hotel Spa in Guangzhou, China about a month ago. I wish I could go to China to see them! We have work in the Ritz Carlton in Shenzhen and the Shangri-La Hotels in Beijing and Shanghai too - Time for a road trip? Actually, I'm hoping for a trip to Italy first - gotta see the art!

Holiday Open Studio Last Weekend

Last weekend of dazzling demos! Come on over if you can - Saturday and Sunday 10 to 4 December 19, 20.

Holiday Open Studios

It almost never snows in Auburn! Except today! We are open for two more weekends - Saturdays and Sundays December 12, 13 and 19, 20 - from 10 to 4 - Great demos and hot local cider! Come on over!

Red Hat

We had a fun demo for the Red Hat Ladies today!

Autumn Art Studios Tour

It is time for the Autumn Art Studios Tour! 77 artists in 51 locations - November 13, 14 , 15 from 10 to 5. Come visit our studio! We have maps and tickets or you can first preview the artists work and plan your tour at the ARTS Buiding. Watch Rick blow platters from 10 to 2 and Matt blow goblets from 2 to 5. Our neighbor wineries, Fawnridge and Vina Castellano, are open also for tasting. Enjoy a beautiful weekend at the peak of Fall color and come see us at Nicholson Blown Glass!

a special urn

A new urn this week - 10 1/2"H x 5"W in amethyst Earthbound.

Goblets on Saturdays!

Matt will be making goblets on Saturdays - Here is his first goblet from last Saturday - already sold and living in Phoenix! Enjoy watching the incredible skill involved and visit local wineries too!

Torsos for Guangzhou Spa

It is amazing to watch the Torso form out of molten glass - Rick and Matt are an incredible team! Two will go to a Spa in Guangzhou, Dongpu, China this week.

Open on Saturdays!

We are now open on Saturdays from 11 to 4! Glass blowing demonstrations will be from 12 to 3. Our neighbors, Fawnridge and Villa Castellano Wineries are open so come make a day of it! We have a new series of decanters, bottle stoppers and holders to create the perfect present with a bottle of local wine. Fawnridge features us with their artist series labels on their 2002 Library Select Syrah and 2007 Chardonnay. Experience a beautiful drive in a wonderful foothill neighborhood this Fall! We are located in north Auburn at the corner of Bell and Cramer off of Hwy 49. Find the directions on our website http://www.nicholsonblownglass.com/

Visit http://www.placerhillswinetour.com/ to discover the local wineries.

New Crucible

I have returned from an Ohio adventure to see my family. Our team member Matt is off to Pilchuck to make goblets and it is the middle of the hot summer so...time to turn off the furnace for maintenance and change out the crucible. First time in 2 1/2 years! Rick doesn't know what to do with himself! We'll be ready to blow September 1 and look forward to a busy Fall and Winter.

Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival

Come join us for a fun weekend at the Palo Alto Clay and Glass festival July 11 & 12 from 10am to 5pm at the Palo Alto Cultural Center. This event is special because it features only California Clay and Glass artists - no distractions! We haven't attended in a few years so this will be an interesting adventure. see www.acga.net for more information.

Landscape Show at Blueline Gallery

I'm excited about the Landscape show at Blueline Gallery. We created two new pieces incorporating photography for High Desert and acrylic for Cumulus. Roxie, the cat, helped with Cumulus! Opening reception is Saturday June 20 from 6:30 to 9. The show is up until July 15. www.rosevillearts.org