http://shows.craftcouncil.org/baltimore

Do You have cabin fever!   Need an idea for a great get away???? Plane fares are great right now! especially into Baltimore!
Well.............
The 2013 American Craft Council Show is about to begin.... Next Friday, Randi and I will be in Baltimore for the ACC retail show. This is one of the country's most prestigious retail show. The bar for the quality of work has been raised here, so if you walk around the show you may find it takes you longer than you think! There are so many beautiful inspirations pieces of art, jewelry and wearable you'll want to plan on staying the night and enjoying some amazing Baltimore Night Life! <--->  Click here for more Nightlife/ Baltimore travel Info.

We have been working extra hard these last few months to get ready for the show!

Randi, George and Marie making a Summer Bowl at Solinglass Studio in Barattleboro , Vermont

 The show is at the Baltimore Convention Center... it is HUGE.. I believe it takes up 5 or so square blocks! You'll find the show inside the Pratt Street entrance. There are plenty of things to occupy your time ... Take a walk down by the waterfront to see the boats..keep walking over to the Visionary Museum... which is also close to places like The Hard Rock Cafe.. and Beautiful Historic Fells Point ..
I personally recommend going into Little Italy.. YUM.. so many great restaurants! One of our ultimate favorites is a family owned ristorante called La Scala!

Below are some direct links to what you need to make your trip happen! Hope to see you All there!

http://shows.craftcouncil.org/baltimore

 http://baltimore.org/

http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Visitors/BaltimoreAttractions.aspx

  http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states/maryland/baltimore-nightlife/

The Heat is Blistering! What are you doing to Cope? We're going to Ann Arbor!

      There has been so much going on here ay Solinglass! We can barely keep up with ourselves! Sound familiar? Summer...  Has arrived with a string of strange weather patterns. Randi was on the road as I write and I have a lot to say....

    In the Fall of last year a lovely woman named Katherine Jamieson stopped by the studio in behalf of American Craft Magazine to do an interview with Randi Solin. Fitting timing, in my mind, as Randi has been now working in glass for 25 years now! (Hmmm Just like Oprah!). Katherine spent the whole day with us here in the hot shop.  Below is a link to the actual article..although, I highly recommend you subscribe to American Craft Magazine so You may keep abreast of all the talented artists and their work! 

American Craft Magazine article - Keep Your Damn Flowers!

Randi at Solinglass Studio in Brattleboro Vermont.      photo by  Joel Baldwin

They made the interview easy as pie... Even The 8 hr photo shoot with Randi went hilariously well! Joel was amazingly patient!
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                         In March, Randi and I traveled to New York City, to Pier 94
                                                     for the  9th Annual 
                  Architectural Digest Home Design Show!

  We love attending this show, as we can see the new trends in Home Design. There is always something to do in the borough of Manhattan.... And as always, we enjoy several slices of pizza from a variety of local pizza joints ..yummmmmm

We were in the MADE section of the show, which we have seen grow from no section to a Sold Out "Artist Made" section, where Designers and the Public can meet the Artists and see their newest works in person. Randi's newest pieces: Sedona and Ferris were the Belles of the Ball!

Sedona 13"x10"x 4"       Photo : Chris Von Holle

Ferris 20" x 14" x 8"                                              Photo: Bob Barrett

You must see these beauties in person. The depth and optics of each piece define what Randi is looking for in her Fine Art Glass...Randi is a true Abstract Expressionist.

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                                 OK.... THIS IS COOL .....

     In the midst of all the goings on..a call came in regarding a Sahara Flat Vessel. ....................................
The people at ABC's The Lying Game have decided to use the Sahara Flat Vessel on the set on the show! Mindy at Haven Gallery  formerly in Austin, Texas happily informed us that we could catch a view of a beautiful Art Glass piece made by Solinglass while watching the Season Finale of The Lying Game!

 

....be sure to watch where else Solinglass has popped up!
Haven Gallery has moved since this Blog has been started! See what I mean about not catching up?
They are in the process of moving to Colorado! Good Luck Mindi... It was a pleasure working with you. We wish you great luck in your new location.

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In April, we received news that whenever anyone flies the friendly skies, they now can peruse the Delta Sky Mall Catalog and Find SOLINGLASS in the newest Magazine. Thanks to the folks at the American Craft Council. 

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                                PIZZA 101

90 second PIZZA by Michael Wind   photo by Marie Formichelli

Always thinking, Michael Wind ,cold worker extraordinaire/fabulous cook, has been coming in on Wednesdays and tantalizing us,  and outside visitors with his 90 second Pizza... He puts a delicious array of topping on each individual pizza ranging from Prosciutto, caramelized onions, avocado, Gorgonzola cheese and artichokes! What a nice break from the usual "hecticness"  of "office day"... everyone is smiling.... Thanks Michael! ( I just had a piece of Avocado and sun-dried tomato pizza with Michael's home made red sauce on his "secret recipe" dough!) YUM YUM! I like Wednesdays.

Basil Avocado Pizza

Michael Wind. Chef.  Photo : Chris Von Holle

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And last ...but Not least....Solinglass is travelling to                

 Ann Arbor July 19th through July 21st 2012!

Randi Solin and Solinglass have been invited in participate in the State Street Art Fair Again!

there are street performers, great food and music

                                                                                                                               

Reeds stands proud in the front of the booth

 We love Ann Arbor ! We'd love for you to make the trek to the largest

 Art Fair in the country! There are 325 artists in this show....So... along with the

 other 4 shows I'm guessing there are over 1000 artists total all within a few blocks.

 All the streets are closed for pedestrian traffic
and everything takes place on the Beautiful
 University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus.

 There are tons of things to do in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

 So come and say HI to Randi (and Marie)

in Booth # B220 on the

corner of N, University St and Thayer St. (near Panera!)



We here at SOLINGLASS Thank you All for your
support ot the Arts throughout all these years!

"Smile, breathe and go slowly"   Thich Nhat Hanh

Solinglass - Winter - The American Craft Council Show

looking out my front door!

                           

 Reconstructed!


     It's hard to believe another year has come and gone! We have made a lot of changes around the Solinglass Hot shop. Last you knew we were under full construction ; biting our nails and praying all these crazy ideas would work! Well........................

GOOD NEWS!

Randi lighting up the new glory hole.

We have successfully finished building and piping in the new glory hole! as well as updating our 9 year old furnace to be more efficient with a Recuperater! This will preheat the air going into the furnace and not take so much energy to keep the furnace going! Let's hope it works! The Glory Hole is so efficient that we have been turning it down by 10 or 11 am! So far, we are all happy with both BIG changes! The glass coming out of the furnace is amazing to work with and a lot more bubble free; which will help us spend a little less time on each piece! Thank you Mr. Charlie Correll for your fine work; and working fine with us! We miss having you around!     Charlie's site!  (click here)


                                                                                                                 38th ART FESTIVAL 
     TEMPLE BETH-EL  
        PRESS RELEASE:

     Randi Solin has just returned from St. Petersburg, Fla with a smile on her face. She was asked to participate in the 38th Art Festival Temple Beth-El ! Not only did she sell most of her pieces to help raise money for the Temple, She walked away with an Award of Distinction...Setting her apart from most of the other artists. Thanks to the staff who put together a great show with so many amazing artists...! It didn't hurt that the weather was great!

Temple Beth-El's Site   (click here)








      AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL......... .                      ..and that's it!

This year , for various reasons, for the first time in 11 years,  Randi has decided to only attend one Wholesale show. Solinglass will be                    attending the:

          American Craft Council (ACC) Wholesale/Retail Show:

     in   :  BALTIMORE, MD
    at   :  THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER
                PRATT STREET
    on  :  FEBRUARY 22-23 WHOLESALE ONLY
    and : FEBRUARY 24-27 RETAIL

 We hope to see you there! Randi Has come up with some new designs! and colorations!
       Expect to be DAZZLED!

2011 AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL SHOW
please check out their website!




          WELCOME NEW GALLERIES!

  I am adding ALL the Galleries that Randi Solin and Solinglass sends the beautiful, one of a kind, art glass pieces to..
   Here are two new friends...





Two Moon Gallery...  located in Nashville,Tenn
 http://twomoongallery.com/

and

Arts Afire Glass Gallery .. located in  Alexandria, VA
http://www.artsafire.com/8.html



       2011 Spring Show Schedule

I have added a few things to the show list!
 Now is the beginning of show season... We all are trying our best to get ready for the wholesale show in February! Realizing we have only a few more days before we leave has us on our toes for sure!
We have been testing out a new mold SHHHH! for a new Piece (it's a secret!) !! We'll see! Also, look for a Cardinal? when you come see us in Baltimore..
Solinglass is going to..........

                                         ACC Wholesale/retail show
                                           February 22-23 (wholesale) and 24-27(retail), 2011 - Baltimore,MD
                                                               http://public.craftcouncil.org/baltimore

                                         The Architectural Digest Home and         
                                                Design Show
                                            March 17-20, 2011 -  Pier 94 NY, NY
                                                               http://www.archdigesthomeshow.com/
                                          
 We are wait listed for the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
                                   .and Demoines, Iowa Art Festival
not the best news ...but not the worst!  send those vibes! we want to see you there! 

Welcome to 2011! All of us at Solinglass here in Wintry, Creative Brattleboro, Vermont wish you the best of years..! may all your dreams come true... Thank you for all your fantastic support. We'd never be here without you! peace