I've been glass fusing for
over four years now. I started with a class taught by Judy Conway and was
hooked! I do a lot of work at
Vitrum Studio,
which Judy co-owns with Kevin O'Toole. I've put some examples from the
classes I've taken at Vitrum on the
Class Work page.
And if you're interested in reading more about glass fusing, I'd recommend
the Warm Glass website.
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| National Capital Art Glass Guild show at the Washington Technology Park, in Chantilly, VA. April 23 - July 15, 2004 |
| "Primary Colors: A Survey of Contemporary Craft in Red, Yellow, and Blue." The Artisans Center of Virginia, Waynesboro, VA. May 20 - July 1, 2004 |
| National Capital Art Glass Guild show at Fisher Gallery in the Schlesinger Art Center, NVCC, in Alexandria, VA. November 3 - 28, 2003 |
| Vitrum Studio First Invitational show at Art's Afire gallery in Old Town Alexandria, VA. August 28 - September 29, 2003 |
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I love working with glass -- it is almost like creating with light and water.
I want to take advantage of the unique properties that
glass brings, including its sparkle, shine, translucency and depth, its flow
when under the influence of gravity, and its unpredictability (bubbles
are great!).
Most of my work involves shapes that are organic and flow-y, although sometimes
an idea comes to mind that requires more precise geometry. I'm naturally
drawn to cool colors and neutrals, but not always. I'm inspired by the
evening sky, the seasons, foliage and flowers, and by ideas like the beginnings
of things or how something can be revealed by looking through something else.
Although I called this site "Terri Hobbs Fused Glass,"
I really wanted to include a section on my dabblings with gemstones.
I've always found the colors and patterns of minerals fascinating,
and I collected rocks as a kid. Even now, when I buy gemstone beads I get
a ton of enjoyment just looking at them. But occasionally I do get around
to stringing a necklace or
doing some wire wrapping, and for those skills, I'd like to thank the ladies at