Art in the Shop: Window at Prospect Refuge
Featured artwork
We love collaborative work at Potekglass, and this project was no exception. Victoria Saas of Prospect Refuge asked us to build a 33 1/4" x 76" window for her home. Some of the inspiration art came from middle aged cathedral windows that were produced from glass left over from the elegant rose windows. These transept windows are super playful and were a hoot to try and figure out. Our version used an array of transparent and opaque glasses to build on this playful effect. Thanks to everyone at Prospect Refuge for their help bringing this window to life.
Art in the World: Lori Greene
Our nation's first permanent Memorial to Survivors of Sexual Violence stands on the banks of the Mississppi River in Boom Island Park, telling a story of community support for victim-survivors. The memorial project was led by Break the Silence, a Minneapolis-based organization whose mission is to support survivors of sexual violence by striving to end rape culture and hold perpetrators accountable.
Lori Greene, mosaic artist, sculptor, and owner of Mosaic on a Stick, created the mosaic panels that sit at the center of the memorial. Lori works with and for the community, and has over twenty years of experience making outdoor public art mosaics. Engraved on the mosaics' tall granite pillars are three promises:
We believe you.
We stand with you.
You are not alone.
Lori is well-known for creating pieces about healing and recovering from trauma, and as a multiracial (African American, Native American- Mississippi band of Choctaw, and Caucasian) woman, she brings a unique voice and perspective to public art that has not always been represented. Lori's work is bold, colorful, and unapologetic. Patterns, symbols, and motifs reflecting her intersecting cultural identities interweave themselves throughout her works like a visual language. Within them lies stories of survival, interconnection, resilience, and a deep connection to the ancestors.
Click the following link to learn more about the Memorial to Survivors of Sexual Violence.
Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
Working on Edge with Joe Ring
$310.00
Join us for this advanced fusing class–perfect for the glass artist looking to expand their existing fusing knowledge.
In this two-day class, students will choose a mold (maximum mold size of 14" x 14") to make a glass plate with a dichroic decorative edge. This unique design technique is created by an assembly of layered glass strips. Joe will show you all the tips and tricks to make your project successful. Example projects that utilize relevant techniques will be on view before receiving instruction on how to apply those techniques to your own project in class.
Intermediate and advanced student class: glass cutting experience required & prior fusing experience highly recommended
Taking our Kiln Try-iT! class (featured below) is a great way to become eligible for intermediate fusing classes!
Dates: September 27th and October 4th
Try-iT! Kiln Class: Fusing and Slumping
$95.00
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.
This class certifies you for intermediate fusing classes, such as our Working on Edge with Joe Ring class listed above!
Date: September 24th
Glass Casting I: Relief Sculpture Workshop with Chad Holliday
$675.00
Join us for “Thick & Thin, Light & Dark,” a 4-day, two-weekend workshop that offers a truly rare opportunity to explore the fascinating world of glass casting with world-renowned visiting artist Chad Holliday. This is the first in a series of 4 classes, that Potekglass will host over the next year.
In this transformative introductory course, students will work with solid transparent forms, discovering how varying glass surfaces and thicknesses can create dynamic relief sculptures. Learn firsthand how glass uniquely holds and conducts light in ways that other materials simply cannot.
Dates: September 13th-14th and September 20th-21st
Beginning Stained Glass
$115.00
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 throughthe 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.
Dates: September 18th, October 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Try-iT! Basics from Boron
$95.00
Discover the sculptural potential of Borosilicate glass, an American hard glass infused with boron for added strength and versatility. In this beginner-friendly torchwork class, you'll learn essential techniques to gather, blend, and shape molten glass while creating your own unique pieces.
Date: October 2nd
Try-iT! Italian Soft Glass Bead Making
$95.00
Discover the joy of working with vibrant Italian soft glass as you learn to gather, shape, and decorate molten glass beads. In this beginner-friendly torchwork class, you’ll explore essential techniques for creating beautiful, handcrafted beads.
Date: October 9th
Halloween Special: Little Monsters
$115.00
Gather your friends for a ghoulish good time this Halloween season! Capture the ghostly spirit and create little monster pendants and glow-in-the-dark beads. Learn to create your own glow-in-the-dark rod and manipulate larger gathers for sculptural endeavors. Focus for these mini-misfits will be Glo-powder and Thompson Enamel techniques, basic sculpture color striking, and annealing.
Date: October 30th
Sheet of the Week Playlist
August 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:
- "Days of Wine and Roses" by Sun Ra
- Kokomo KO 33 WS
- "Blue Chair" by Elvis Costello
- Bullseye 6446-00
- "Spirit of Summer" by Deodato
- Youghiogheny Y4676SP
- "Extraordinary Machine" by Fiona Apple
- Bullseye 3045-30
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August 2025 Newsletter