http://www.adhomedesignshow.com/ March 20-22, 2015 The Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94 in NYC!

http://www.adhomedesignshow.com/



Please Come and visit the girls, Randi and Marie, in NYC at the #ADHDS -

 The Architectural Digest Home Design Show 

at Pier 94 at W.55th St. and 12th Ave.  
The show is March 20th through the 22nd 2015
with March 19th (Thurs) open to the trade! (Calling ALL Designers and Galleries!) 

Click the link below to buy your advance ticket online.
https://cf2.martreg.com/adhds/consumer.cfm

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

Country Mouse Goes To The City - 2011 10th annual Architectural Home Design Show!

Mujeres, a new piece inspired from this picture from a friend..

   While in Baltimore, we got to see great old friends and make great new friends!

             
 After returning from shows in Baltimore and Florida, Randi and the crew at Solinglass are on high speed in Vermont once again; getting ready for a full line up of shows! Randi and Marie are headed off again to the:     
  


                                                 2011 - 10th Annual

                       Architectural Digest Home Design Show 
                                                           March 17-20, 2011
                         Pier 94 • 55th Street at West Side Highway • New York City

                                                             archdigesthomeshow.com

      Randi has come up with some new creations that debuted in Baltimore! She is very excited to bring them to this show, as they received rave reviews at both the wholesale and retail shows!

                                                                                               
Click here for the image from National Geographic the inspired the Greenland piece                                                                          

                                                                                                      

                                                                                                       

               
The ever-changing faces of Greenland                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                             
                                                                                            
                                                                                          



When you come to see us in New York, we will be at:

 BOOTH M85 in the

                                                                        section.           

Last year at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show.

                  
   There is a link below that will lead you to free tickets to get into the show!                 
      

      TO RECEIVE your complimentary tickets click on of the links...below

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO THE SHOW! 

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TICKETS FOR TRADE PROFESSIONALS

THIS ADMITS YOU AND A GUEST ALL 4 DAYS OF THE SHOW.

Compliments of: Solinglass  






We are looking forward to seeing everyone we see when we come to Manhattan and meeting new friends!

 

Solinglass is represented by over 70 galleries!
 Everyone works hard together to make our
worlds peaceful places filled with beauty.
I would like to say thank you to a couple now:

Avalon Gallery

Pashmina Cintura

Avalon Gallery Website
                                                              
       Avalon Gallery                                                 
  425 East Atlantic Avenue                                
   Delray Beach, FL. 33483  .                                 
PHONE:  (561) 272a-9155                      
  FAX(561) 272-9031                                

Avalon Gallery is located in Delray Beach,Florida. John and Mavis are two of the hardest working and sweetest  people that I have ever met. (besides us, of course)! They are always so eager to answer any questions and are extremely  passionate about and very knowledgeable in the Fine Arts. Please say Hello to John and Mavis from us if you happen to venture into their gallery!                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                 

E-Mail: info@avalononatlantic.comDriving Directions
                                                                                                                                                                     
and:


Syd Entel Galleries &                                                                        

Glacier

Susan Benjamin Glass etc.       

247  Main St.
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Phone:  (727)-725-1808
  E-Mail:       fgalleries@tampabay.rr.com

Syd Entel Galleries is like a gallery within a gallery! There is a beautiful glass
gallery (Susan Benjamin Glass etc.) within the Syd Entel Gallery! A beautiful space in a beautiful place.....Safety Harbor, Fl. You can find the  Solinglass piece Glacier there soon!                                                                                                
                                                      
  BYE BYE BESSY..........  BYE BYE.                                                                                                                                                 

We have had our share of road trips! and old Bessy 1996 Dodge 15 person van has finally seen her last voyage! We will miss her dearly, as we had some long fun trips in that vehicle ... from Chicago to Florida with two families; she has certainly seen a lot of  America... I can say now, that she was a reliable old girl as.. Randi and I never sat on the side of the road waiting to be rescued! Wait! I may have missed my knight in shining armor! But.. we will always have great memories of BESSY........  BYE BYE......................................



She has been replaced with......
TRISCUT  !                                                                                                                                                               

       A mini Dodge Sprinter.... comfy seats! She had her first road trip to Baltimore last month and did great! We were surprised to fit everything in!

Solinglass Travels to Africa!
 
And last, but not least! 

Solinglass sent two pieces with some Art Handlers to 
Nouakchott, Mauritania Africa  !  The Aquos Flat and the Sahara Emperor Bowl made it's way last week to the United States Embassy there! That makes 6 U.S. Embassies around the world, so far! Now , if we could only get them to send us there!   

Aquos Flat and Sahara Emperor Bowl

Thank you so much for all your support! We look forward to the future but, try always to LIVE in the present.    

Here's a Quote from Thich Nat Hahn:

  Waking up this morning, I smile.
   Twenty- four brand new hours are before me.
   I vow to live fully in each moment ,
   and to look at others thorough eyes of compassion!     

 peace.        See you in New York!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
Solinglass website

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                               
                                                                          






  

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