June 2025 Newsletter

Art in the Shop: "Interrupted Solar Eclipse" (Featured Artwork)

"Interrupted Solar Eclipse" by Malcom Potek

Fused glass (7" x 19" x 1)

I love a design challenge and found one in the new class I designed for the shop "Creating Custom Sheets".

Like most, I am fascinated by cosmic experience and have started to learn more about how eclipses and solar flares have been interpreted through history and how they affect people's lives today. This was the inspiration for this scalloped oval dish I produced.

Using powders, stringers and reactive glasses I wanted to play with various layers to give the impression of solar movement across the sky and the little digital anomalies it creates in our lives. At the end of the day I just think it is a pretty little dish.

Art in the World: Tom Fruin

Tom Fruin, known for his large scale installations, is a contemporary American sculptor born in 1974 in Los Angeles. A 1996 graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara, he currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York City.

While Fruin utilizes a variety of mediums in his installations, his most commonly used materials include steel and highly colored plexiglass. Driven by making art publicly accessible and sustainable by working with reclaimed materials and alternative energy, Fruin creates monumental sculptures referencing local building structures.

The Watertower series is Fruin’s largest installation to date, and it is installed across multiple rooftops around the country, including in New York City. Other large scale work has been exhibited in public plazas in Prague, Vienna, Copenhagen and throughout the United States.

Upcoming Classes at Potekglass

Try-iT! Kiln Class: Fusing and Slumping

Explore the art of fusing and slumping glass in this beginner-friendly kiln class. Over three hours, you’ll learn the fundamentals of glass shaping and kilnwork while designing your own 5" x 5" glass tile, which will be slumped into a functional catch-all dish. No experience necessary – Perfect for beginners!

Instructor: Malcom Potek

Cost: $95.00

June 21 (Saturday) | 2pm - 5pm

Beginning Stained Glass with Abby Kosberg

Join us for this beginner-friendly, 4-week course designed to teach you the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass. Whether you're new to glass art or looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you through the steps to creating your own stained glass masterpiece. Class is 2.5 hours each week for 4 weeks. Students will have 2-4 hours of homework each week. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Abby Kosberg

Cost: $115.00

June 25, July 2, 9, and 16 (Wednesdays) | 6pm - 8:30pm

Stained Glass Leaded Window

Take your stained glass skills to the next level with this 4-week intermediate course. Learn the classic lead came technique to design and construct a beautiful stained glass window using traditional methods. Class is 2 hours each week for 4-weeks, with the majority of your project finished as homework outside of class. Completion of Beginning Stained Glass (or equivalent experience) is required.

Instructor: Mark Trease

Cost: $115.00

July 12, 19, 26, and August 2 (Saturdays) | 2pm - 4pm

Panel Lamp Class

Take your stained glass skills to the next level with this 4-week intermediate course. Learn how to create a multi-sided panel lamp shade using the Tiffany copper-foil method. Class is 2 hours each week for 4-weeks, with the majority of your project finished as homework outside of class. Completion of Beginning Stained Glass (or equivalent experience) is required.

Instructor: Mark Trease

Cost: $115.00

July 17, 24, 31 and August 7 (Thursdays) | 6pm - 8pm

Sheet of the Week Playlist: May Review

At Potekglass, we invite you to join us on an artistic journey that unfolds each week as we hand-select a sheet of glass. Each selection is paired with a thoughtfully chosen song that resonates with the unique essence of the glass. Each week, we offer a 15% discount on this exquisite piece, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your collection. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates.

Here is our review of last month's selections:

"Summer in the City" by Quincy Jones

• Youghiogheny 4403RG

"Welcome New Warmth" by Michel Sardaby

• Oceanside 6061-81CC-F

"Thank You for Talkin' to Me, Africa" by Sly & The Family Stone

• Oceanside OA-634-52S-F

"Simple Silver Surfer" by Jaime Branch

• Lamberts 1064OP/CLRY