winter sun

basics +

A paperweight is one of the first things you make in an introduction to glassblowing class. It’s a great opportunity to get a feel for how glass moves and a rather mesmerizing taste of what happens when you add color to clear. 

And if you’re up for a break from worry about shape, it’s also a great opportunity to try out some “new” color combinations and spend some time with old favorites.

p.s. Want to make a paperweight of your own? You can at the next DC GlassWorks Open House on Saturday, February 25. And if you’re hungry for more, there’s a new round of glassblowing classes starting soon! Warning: you might get addicted!

Happy Valentine’s Day

xo, beth

making tracks

detail

100 percent cotton in some sassy colors.

Bling.

Please touch.

inspiration spring?

For the heart of winter here in Maryland, we’ve had quite a few unseasonably warm days over the past few weeks. I’ll refrain from commentary on that regard and just blame the sunny, spring-like days for my recent urge to work in bright pastels.

These transpired over two different sessions at the glassblowing studio.

Winter’s out there somewhere!

the city at sunset

A city is more than its people and politics. Sometimes it’s what you see along the way.

{Sunset}

{Washington, DC}

swirl

The application of a second shade of blue adds more to the texture than the color on this one, but I like the way the dots give way to swirl.

old is new

I was in Durham, N.C., earlier this month for a scooter rally. Had a great time and took lots of pictures; this is one of my favorites.

{sunset over the Tobacco District}

the city at night

 

The forecasted rain never materialized today. I managed to get nearly four miles of city walking in instead. It’s been awhile since I’ve experienced our nation’s capital by night.