What's New at Sassy Glass Studio?

As you know I am not just a fused glass artist and instructor. I am also a photographer working with my husband, Allan, at ALM Photo and over the last few months I have been working on the launch of my creative business mentor program {more on this in an upcoming blog post!}. Just recently I began my first semester as a business coach at University of Tennessee for the BA353 class.

I have one section of students that I will coach as they progress through a business simulation game. The game allows them to start and run a business for eight quarters and they make tactical decisions, present their business plan to investors and try to remain profitable along the way. 

Even though I am only into the fourth week of class, I am loving it. As a newbie business coach, I also have to play the simulation a few quarters ahead so I know what the students face as they move through the simulation. The students form teams of five students, but I am a team of one. It's a challenge for sure! My organizational and motivational skills are getting a workout both in and out of class!

But that is not the only super awesome thing that is going on over at Sassy Glass Studio.

What else is going on? 

Over the last few weeks I haven't had much time to work in the glass {no surprise, right?} so I will be spending more time creating new pieces for the holiday season starting next week. If you have been waiting to place an order for a custom creation, don't wait too long! Also, this is the best time of year to take a fused glass class. The weather is getting cooler and you can give your class projects as gifts.

Don't forget about the Fused Glass Jewelry and Holiday Ornament Classes! Space is limited!

Even though my time has been limited in the glass studio, I have created some new pieces. Take a peek below and be sure to drop by the Market Square Farmers' Market on Saturdays or visit the Etsy shop to see all the fused glass goodness.

Here are a few new pieces that came out of the kiln this week...

A bowlful of Fusography pieces that will soon be pendants!

A rainbow of future mustache pendants

Turquoise Coral Collection votive holder

Green Coral Collection votive holder/ring or trinket holder

Teal Coral Collection business card/eyeglass holder

White Coral Collection bowl

Green and purple bubbly soap dish

ON A SIDE NOTE:
Now is the time to sign up for Fused Glass Classes! The weather is perfect to work in the studio and open the doors to cooler temperatures and the sounds of the birds. Click the links to find out more information on Beginner Fused Glass Class and Intermediate Fused Glass Class!

Mini Classes are here! Give the gift of handmade this holiday season and make your own fused glass goodness! The Holiday Ornament Class has three different ornaments you can choose to create and the Jewelry Class offers your choice of four pieces such as pendants, earrings or rings. Limited spaces, so don't wait to sign up!

Classes are all four hours so you can even schedule them in the early evening during the week. Pack your dinner before work or grab some fast food before class. The first hour or more is class time so you can have a snack or dinner while you learn!

Now booking speaking engagements! I am available to speak to your small or creative business group on the topics of social media and turning your passion into a successful business. Contact me for details on these topics, cost and scheduling.

Creative business mentoring is available one-on-one and in small groups. I will work with you to overcome obstacles, help guide you to reach your small/creative business goals and lead you to success. Let me show you how to unleash your inner superhero!

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First Friday | Salon Visage on Market Square {one-of-a-kind fused glass art, Knoxville, TN}

Sassy Glass Studio is the exhibiting artist at Salon Visage on Market Square for Downtown Knoxville's First Friday tomorrow {September 3rd} and I would love for you to come by and check our fused glass goodness. We will be displaying the Coral Collection {shown below} as well as items from the orange and white Vol-inspired jewelry collection. Visit our Facebook page later today for photographs of the jewelry. We look froward to seeing you!

First Friday, September 3rd from 5p-8p at Salon Visage on Market Square, Downtown Knoxville

View more of Sassy Glass Studio's one-of-a-kind fused glass art in our shop, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Creativity | Coral Collection {one-of-a-kind fused glass art | Knoxville, TN}

cre·a·tiv·i·ty [kree-ey-tiv-i-tee]

–noun

1.

the state or quality of being creative.

2.

the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns,relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas,forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality,progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts.

3.

the process by which one utilizes creative ability: Extensive reading stimulated his creativity.

Creativity can be an elusive beast. Just like writers get 'writer's block', artists get 'artist's block'. Sometimes my creativity is on walk-about and I have to relax, stop stressing and let is find its way home. I could put up posters on telephone poles and offer a reward, but it would be a waste of my time and money because I know my creativity will come back. And it will probably be better than before. No worries, it's all good.

A couple of weeks ago I had a brilliant streak of creativity and developed a brand-new collection as well as a fresh style of photographing my work. It was amazing. Everything came together just right and I was so pleased with my art- both fused glass and photography. Then this week arrived and I have been wondering where my creativity went. Of course, it didn't really go anywhere, it just went into hiding. Rather than dwell on something I probably can't change today, I decided to share some of pieces from the new collection. Appropriately named the Coral Collection because the pieces resemble coral, these bowls appear delicate but are in fact rather sturdy. These fused glass bowls are fabulous as stand-alone conversation pieces or as functionally decorative receptacles for sea shells, soap or candles. Take a moment to relax and enjoy the serenity of the Coral Collection.

To view more of Sassy Glass Studio's one-of-a-kind fused glass visit the shop, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.