Fused Glass Pendant Clearance!

Fused Glass Pendant Clearance!

All fused glass pendants in the Etsy shop are only $5 plus shipping until they are gone! 

After taking some time away from creating fresh fused glass goodness due to injuries and a bit of creative burnout, I am back! I'm changing things up at Sassy Glass Studio to bring more focus to what sells best in the Etsy shop and discontinuing the creation of some items, including pendants. So what does that mean to you?

It means A HUGE SALE! From today until they are all gone, all pendants are only $5 plus shipping. WHAT? Yes, $5. Stock up for the holidays! Stock up for stocking stuffers! Buy one or buy 20! There are some more that will be added over the next week, but don't wait if you see one or more that you love because when it's gone, it's gone!

Click here to visit the pendant section of the Etsy shop! Keep your eyes open for updates on the studio refresh, ornament classes and new items in the Etsy shop for holiday gift giving!

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Sassy Glass Studio Fused Glass Classes - Super Sassy Summer Special

Limited time only!

Super Sassy Summer Special 

Book a Beginner Fused Glass Class with a friend or two and save $50 off the class fee! The class must be booked by July 8th, 2017. Limited to four students per class.

Choose from a selection of days and times for the class! Weekend availability is limited, but evening classes are a fun opportunity to learn a new craft while hanging out with your friends. Book your class today! Individual students can book their Beginner Fused Glass Class by clicking here. Choose your date and time from the availability shown.

Students will learn about types of glass, fusing techniques, how to design a piece and get hands-on experience with cutting glass. Students create a set of four 4-inch square coasters or an 8-inch square suncatcher or trivet in their choice of colors which will be fired after class and available for pick-up within one week of class. Create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special or something to brighten up your own home! The possibilities are endless!

Questions? Click here to email me. Or call 865-406-3870.

I look forward to seeing you in class!

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Fused Glass Goodness Available at Ijams Nature Center Gift Shop

Happy New Year!

I'm working on my goals and crossing tasks off my to-do list like a boss and it's only the third day of 2017! Although 2016 was a year filled with awesomeness, it was also laced with some not so spectacular events, so I am ready for a clean slate/fresh start/another 365 days to create! I'd love to hear about your goals/plans for this year - please share with me via email or over on the Twitter!

Big news!
Yesterday morning I dropped off a stack of Fusography coasters and a selection of pendants to Ijams Nature Center's Gift Shop. I was asked a year or so ago to put some items in the shop aaaaand I finally got nudged enough so I finally did! So now you can find my fused glass goodness at Southern Market and Ijams.

Here's a sampling of the pieces available at Ijams...

Also, if you've been thinking about taking Beginner Fused Glass Class, I have one scheduled for January 23rd from 2pm to 6pm. Find out more about the class here or email me to reserve your spot!

Lastly, I am STILL working on the Fusography video series and ebook. If you are interested in being the first to know when it is available, please sign up here! I promise it will be worth the wait!

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Fusography: order early for holiday gift giving

You're probably thinking, why are you talking about holiday gift giving in August? December is four months away! In the handmade world, four months seems more like four weeks when you're busy completing orders and creating inventory to sell at markets and in your online shop. So, this is just a little public service announcement to remind you to get your holiday orders in early. Fusography orders take three to four weeks to complete, so you'll want to get those in soon. Most other items can be completed in two weeks or less (if I don't have to special order glass).

I was ordering some decals for a custom order of coasters today and that's what made me think about the holidays. I've got some fun holiday graphics that I will be sharing over the next few months, so let me know if something strikes your fancy and we'll get your order placed.

Fusography video series and ebook coming soon!

Good news for those of you who have been waiting patiently for the Fusography workshop video series! It will be available in August! If you are interested in updates on the video series or want to be informed of when it is available for purchase, sign up here. I've been working on the content and now I'm almost ready to start shooting the video. If I were to teach an in-person Fusography class/workshop it would take about a week, so the video series is the smartest, most time-efficient approach, even though I love in-person teaching. Maybe I will offer a downloadable cardboard cutout so you can pretend I am there teaching.

Super Sassy Sizzling Summer Sale

Have you ever realized you have waaaay too many of a certain thing? Maybe it's shoes. Maybe it's makeup. Maybe it's cats. What do you do when you make this realization? You declutter. Except with the cats. You're kind of stuck with them. Well, this is just the dilemma I found myself in with fused glass pendants. I have hundreds of pendants available and most of them are not listed in the Etsy shop (but they will be soon)! So, in an effort to reduce inventory and make room for new designs, all fused glass pendants in stock are now only $10. Yes, only $10!!! Stock up and save or do some early holiday shopping. The price is right!

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Check out the newest Fusography designs in the Etsy shop! In the next few weeks, I will be stocking some new Fusography designs on my shelf in the Handmade shops at Southern Market too!

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Fusography Video and Ebook : Coming soon!

Good news!
I'm finally out of my aircast/boot and sling! I start physical therapy this week and soon I will be back to mountain biking and working in the glass studio doing more than cutting blanks for coasters and pendants. Straight lines are pretty easy for me even with my non-dominant, right hand, but I'm ready to get creative again. And ride my bikes!

More good news!
Over the last few years, I've had many people inquire if I would teach a class on Fusography and I've thought long and hard about the best way to do this. (Don't know what Fusography is? Read this!) My goal for teaching Fusography properly is to show the whole process for Fusography from creating the digital file to send off to Decals 4 Artists to be turned into the fusible decals to slumping or draping pieces with decals. The awesome folks over at Decals 4 Artists have firing schedules and some helpful tips, but I believe that it is ideal to learn how to do something by doing, but when it is a lengthy process, then the best method is by watching and then doing. An in-person class, like how I teach my Beginner and Intermediate classes, would be great but the whole process for Fusography takes days, not hours, which is why I've decided on a video and ebook. There will be a series of videos demonstrating each part of the process along with helpful tips I've learned along the way. The ebook will have a great step-by-step guide of how to layout the decal sheets, apply the decals, sizing pieces and even some suggestions on pricing. The video and ebook will be ready to launch this summer so stay tuned for updates!

So, if you are interested in learning all about Fusography or would just like to know when I have the video and ebook available, sign up here to be the first to know!

And, if you want to get monthly updates on new items and sales, sign up here!

Check out the newest Fusography designs in the Etsy shop! In the next few weeks, I will be stocking some new Fusography designs on my shelf in the Handmade shops at Southern Market too!

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Sassy Glass Studio Spring Break Price Break!

The birds are singing. The grass is growing.
The weather is perfect to get outside and be active. And I'm hobbling around in an aircast/boot and a sling. It's the getting active that did me in about a month ago. A combination of downhill mountain biking and trail running gave me a sprained elbow, a sprained ankle, a fractured elbow and a fractured leg. Yup, and bruises too. But I'm not one to dwell on the downside of things, so my breaks equate to a price break for you!

The elbow fracture is on the bone in the bend of my elbow in the x-ray and
the leg fracture is on my fibula, on the left-facing side of my ankle in the x-ray.
Cool, huh?!

Why a price break? Well, because of the elbow I can't work in the glass studio to produce new pieces, but the Etsy shop is stocked with fused glass goodness that would love to find its way into your home or onto your body. So, think of this as a winning combination of Spring cleaning and helping me take my mind off of the fact that I can't wield my glass cutter and fire up the kiln for the next 5 weeks. I need all the distractions I can get these days!

Here's how you can take advantage of my break(s)! Haha! I couldn't resist. Let's try this again.

Sassy Glass Studio Spring Break Price Break Sale 

(that's better, huh? and I got in two breaks...)

Step 1: Shop the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop 

Step 2: Use coupon code BREAK (that was easy!) to save 25% off your entire purchase (not including the shipping)*

Here's a sample of some of the fabulous fused glass items you will find in the shop! Take a break and shop!

*Please note that many of the Fusography pieces are created when ordered (see the listing description) and while you may purchase them during the Sassy Glass Studio Spring Break Price Break Sale and save 25%, you will not receive them for about 8 weeks. I will keep buyers abreast of my recovery in case it's quicker than expected, but the orthopedic doctor said 6 weeks and that will be about the end of April. As soon as I am able I will be creating the new Fusography pieces. If you have any questions about timeframes, please email me at lisa@sassyglassstudio.com. All other pieces are created and ready to be shipped!

And, if you are interested in learning how to create your own fused glass goodness, I will begin teaching beginner and intermediate classes again in May (it was April, but injuries!). At this time, I do not teach a class in the Fusography method as it is a long process and would take about a week to cover. I will, however, be creating a Fusography video and an ebook on the process that will be available for sale. Sign up HERE if you'd like to be notified when the video and ebook will be available.

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Shop Handmade This Holiday Season! Here is where you will find Sassy Glass Studio! Handmade @ Southern Market On-going, permanent shop Sassy Glass Studio is one of over 50 Etsy shops participating in this wonderful shop located within Southern Market at 5400 Homberg Drive, Knoxville. For more information and shop hours please visit Southern Market's website. Market Square Holiday Market December 12 & 19 This annual outdoor shopping event is a Knoxville favorite! Taking place on the Saturdays before Christmas from 12 PM until 6 PM, the Holiday Market offers something for everyone. Sassy Glass Studio will have lots of gifts and ornaments available. Refer to the interactive map for Sassy Glass Studio's specific location or come and wander until you find me. HOLIDAY MARKET SPECIALS {available at Market Square Holiday Market (all days) and Ijams Holiday Market only} Purchase 5 snowflake ornaments for only $35! (save $5) Purchase 5 Christmas tree ornaments and get 1 free! (save $20) These ornaments are very popular and available in a variety of colors! They are perfect for gift-giving or adding as an embellishment for that special gift. Christmas trees can be personalized on the back at no additional cost! DEADLINES & OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Last day for custom orders with Knoxville area delivery or pick-up: December 18th Last day for orders to ship from the Etsy shop via USPS Priority Mail for delivery before Christmas: December 18th Last day to order Fusography pieces for Christmas delivery via USPS Priority Mail:December 6th

Back in the Studio | Hello September...

Hello September...

I'm back after a summer vacation from the glass studio feeling re-energized and ready to create loads of fresh fused glass goodness. I've never taken two months off from the glass studio and it was pleasantly refreshing. Even though I was at the Market Square Farmers' Market in July and August, I didn't create any new pieces. And I missed the creating. A lot.

My husband, Allan, and I took a two-week trip to Colorado at the end of July into the beginning of August to visit family and do a lot of mountain biking. It was a refreshing break from the usual routine and we had a blast riding the Monarch Crest Trail as well as doing some downhill at Steamboat Springs and Trestle/Winter Park. And we enjoyed a week in Eagle with my brother, sister-in-law and two adorable nieces. So much fun to spend time with them and there are fabulous mountain bike trails in the area that we could access from the neighborhood. We can't wait to go back.

Me on the trails in Eagle, CO

Me on the trails in Eagle, CO

Me at Steamboat Springs

Our bicycles at the start of the Monarch Crest Trail on the Continental Divide Trail

But as awesome as that time away was, the good mood was broken when my mother passed away 10 days ago. My wonderful mom lived with us for the last few years and was a part of our everyday life. Her presence is felt throughout our home. Everyone handles their grief differently and I decided that I need to get back into the glass studio, to creating and making art that others can enjoy through a process I enjoy. My mom would expect nothing less. She always told me, "you do good work", no matter whether I was working in the garden, mowing the lawn, taking photos or creating fused glass art. I'm going to make her happy and continue to do good work.

Expect to see some new pieces at the Market Square Farmers' Market on Saturday, September 19th and in the Etsy shop too. I've shared some of the new Fusography designs I've been working on for Fall 2015. I'm also taking custom orders for the holidays starting today. Don't forget that Fusography orders (images fused on glass) need a minimum of three weeks lead time and most other pieces need at least two weeks.

Happy Fall Y'all design for Fall 2015

Hello Gorgeous! design for Fall 2015

Bottoms Up! design for Fall 2015

Pump up the jam! design for Fall 2015

Red rain boots design for Fall 2015

Fall Trees design for Fall 2015

Drop by and see Sassy Glass Studio at the Market Square Farmers' Market on the 15th or email me to place a custom order or inquire about my work. I love to teach others how to create their own fused glass goodness in my Beginner and Intermediate Fused Glass Classes too!

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Give the Best Gift Ever! Fusography!

Does finding the perfect gift drive you a little crazy?

How many times have you wandered a store, physically or virtually, looking for the perfect gift for someone special? Doesn't it bum you out when you can't seem to find that "one special thing" that is not only unique, but that you know they will love, and is within your gift-giving budget. I pretty sure we've all been there. Nobody wants to feel crappy because they can't find the perfect gift. Not everyone is gifted, pardon the pun, in their ability to find that "one special thing". But there is good news for you, I have the solution and it will kick the butt of all the other gift givers!

Problem / Solved

Several years ago I was trying to figure out a way to incorporate my fused glass art with my photography so I could offer my ALM Photo clients unique ways to display and gift the images I had taken. For months, I searched the Interwebz looking for a company that offered custom made, fusible decals of my photos and about the time I was ready to give up, I found one. Some of you may already be familiar with the story of how Fusography came about, but for those of you just finding out about Sassy Glass Studio and the awesomeness of Fusography it was one of the happiest days of my life. I am pretty sure I did a little dance! Now, not only could I create one-of-a-kind fused glass art as I had been for several years, but I could add a photo or other graphic (illustrations and any other artwork that can be turned into a digital format) to make pieces that were one-of-a-kind on a whole new level.

Being able to create these unique pieces got me thinking about all the possibilities! Need an awesome gift for that hard to shop for relative- I've got you covered; want to wow the newlyweds with a piece that perfectly matches their style- I've got you covered; want to give matching gifts to bridesmaids, girlfriends, sorority sisters, family members- I've got you covered. The possibilities are truly endless!

So, if you are looking to give a gift or create a piece of art that will share a special moment, match a decor or tell a story, I'd love to talk with you and work to create some one-of-a-kind Fusography fused glass goodness. I can create items from jewelry to wall hangings and trays, so there is pretty much something for everyone.

My Etsy shop has a Fusography section which mostly showcases pendants, rings and coasters as those are very popular pieces that appeal to my customers but, as I mentioned above there are lots of differents designs I can create. Any image that you have copyright permission to print can be turned into a Fusography piece of art.

Click these links to find out more about:

The process of creating Fusography

The Etsy shop Fusography section

Fusography plates (6 inches square) created for a customer

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Market Square Farmers' Market

Sassy Glass Studio will be back at the Market Square Farmers' Market on Saturday, July 11th from 9am to 2pm.

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It's Market Time in Knoxville!

Can you believe it's already time for the first Market Square Farmers' Market of the 2015 season?! I can't and I have been waiting for it since the last Holiday Market in December 2014. Time flies when you are having fun doing what you love to do all day, every day!

Good News // Bad News

First, the bad news...

This season I will only be at the Saturday Market Square Farmers' Market seven dates out of the whole season. On the right, you will find the calendar with a listing of the dates I will be there.

And now the good news...

I am doing this so I will have more Saturday's available to teach fused glass classes! For the last few years, I have been coordinating schedules with my students to find mutually convenient times for us to meet for classes, and it's been really difficult. Lots of folks have not been able to take a class because they work during the day and can't take the class in the evening. It seems weekends, Saturday in particular, are a good day for most people to take a four-hour class. So, I modified my Farmers' Market schedule accordingly. I will be posting some dates that will be left open exclusively for glass classes, but the classes must be booked a minimum of two weeks out. If the dates aren't booked, I will offer them to my photography clients, etc.

So, if you want to see the Sassy Glass Studio fused glass goodness in person, I will be at the Market Square Farmers' Market on May 2nd and 9th from 9am to 2pm, in my usual spot in front of Krutch Park. I have lots of new items available and would love to see you!

Here is some of the fresh fused glass goodness you will find at the Market on Saturday!

Yes, there are lots of Fusography pieces, but that's not all! I recently photographed all of the fused glass goodness and I'm working on getting it edited and listed in the Etsy shop. It's been slow going. ALM Photo has been keeping me hopping and so has Pink Spark Creative. I love doing all the things I love, but there are only so many hours in the day. I guess that's another reason why I'm at the Market less often this year... I need some downtime. Doesn't everyone!

I hope to see you at the Market Square Farmers' Market this week or next and if you're interested in a fused glass class, call me or send me an email and we'll get you on the schedule! Also, if you aren't already following me on your favorite social media platforms, check out the links below and get to following!

Get Crafty With the Knoxville Creative Hands Street Team
As many of you know I am one of the founders and Team Captain of KCHST, the local Etsy team and we're excited to be hosting the Etsy Craft Party again this year. The Craft Party will take place on June 5, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at the ALM Photo studio. More details will be posted on the KCHST Facebook page as they become available. We're currently seeking food and beverage sponsors for the event, so if you or someone you know if interested, please let me know.

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