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

BLOW YOUR OWN ORNAMENT! THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 20, 2014 click here for more information!

               BLOW YOUR OWN ORNAMENT THIS SATURDAY                                        December 20,2014
   call us at 802-251-0980 or email us at solinglass@hotmail.com

            https://www.facebook.com/events/397519343731198/?ref_dashboard_filter=hosting

                                   click above for more information and our facebook page!

http://www.sydentelgalleries.com/events.html Randi's Last show of the year is at Susan Benjamin Glass.

Holiday Show December 6th 
Featuring Glass Artist Randi Solin
Meet the Artist Saturday December 6th 6:00 - 8:00PM
Artist Talk at 7:00 PM  
247 Main Street Safety Harbor, Fl 

http://visarts.org/special-events-facilities/craft-design-show/ Visual Arts Center Show Nov. 22+23,2014

 VISUAL ARTS CENTER in Richmond Virginia is hosting it's 50th Craft and Design Show! There are 53 national artists invited to this show as well as 10 Breweries! Get your ticket to tantalize your senses.... with Art and Libation at the Virginia Museum of Science November 23rd and 24th 2014.
http://visarts.org/special-events-facilities/craft-design-show/

                                                                        FERRIS

                                                                         FLIGHT

                                                                         AQUOS

                                                                          SAHARA

                                                                     NEBULA

We get by with a little help from our friends! Thanks Cynthia!

                                                      Larry the Loveheart ,....awwwww

                                                               MADE IN AMERICA!

                                                                 SOFA Chicago 2014

http://www.sofaexpo.com/ SOFA Chicago November 6-9, 2014

Please join Randi in Chicago
for
SOFA CHICAGO 2014Festival Hall, Navy Pier  
600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611map
NOVEMBER 6  - OPENING NIGHT
7 pm to 9 pm
NOVEMBER 7-8 - FAIR 11 am 10 7 pm
NOVEMBER 9 - FAIR noon - 6 pm

Look for MARIA ELENA KRAVETZ Gallery

http://www.sofaexpo.com/      2013 

TAKE A CLASS at SOLINGLASS OCTOBER 11, 2014

SOLINGLASS is offering 2 Classes!

coloring a flower @solinglass  We had so much fun the last time , we are doing it again! There will 2 classes offered at Solinglass.  If you have ever wanted to find out what it was like to work with glass, we can give you a taste : SAT. OCT , 11th  SOLINGLASS INTRO TO GLASS <click there for more info

Time:   9 am -12:30pm

Place:  Solinglass @ Fulcrum Arts                      Center

Cost : $175.00

            Fun!    Fun!    Fun! 

             no experience necessary!    

OR... if you have gathered out of the furnace or taken any intro class and want to work on your skills:

Solinglass 2nd Step into Glassblowing

Time:  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Place:  Solinglass @ Fulcrum Art Center

Cost :  $175.00

     Randi and Marie will take you to the next step in glassblowing. We will teach you how to make a tumbler. You must have some glass experience, and have gathered out of a furnace. All the tools you need will be provided. 

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!     

please call the studio at :

802-251-0989 if you have any questions. 

SOLINGLASS WEBSITE < click to go!

www.solinglass.blogspot.com 

@solinglass on twitter    

Solinglass on Pinterest! 

www.NYNow.com Wholesale show starts August 16=20, 2014 See you There!

Show Schedule Please note the Summer 2014 closing dates and times. August 16-19 (Saturday – Tuesday) New York's Newest, Pier 94 9 AM – 6 PM daily; 5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19 Handmade® Designer Maker and Handmade® Global Design  Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 9 AM – 6 PM daily; 5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19 August 17-20 (Sunday – Wednesday) HOME, featuring Accent on Design®, Home Furnishings + Textiles and Tabletop + Gourmet Housewares; LIFESTYLE, featuring Baby + Child, Gift, Personal Accessories and  Personal Care + Wellness Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 9 AM – 6 PM daily; 2 PM close on Wednesday, August 20 August 16-19 (Saturday – Tuesday)  Artisan Resource™, Pier 94 9 AM – 8 PM  Saturday; 9 AM - 6 PM Sunday and Monday;  5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19 SourceNY, Pier 94 9 AM – 8 PM  Saturday; 9 AM - 6 PM Sunday and Monday;  5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19 IMPULSE at NY NOW, Pier 94 9 AM – 6 PM daily; 5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19 Dates + Hours By Product Collection HOME: Accent on Design® Home Furnishings + Textiles Tabletop + Gourmet Housewares August 17-20 (Sunday-Wednesday)  Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Level 3 9 AM – 6PM daily; 9 AM - 2 PM on Wednesday, August 20 LIFESTYLE: Baby + Child GiftPersonal Accessories Personal Care + WellnessAugust 17-20 (Sunday-Wednesday)  Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Level 1 9 AM – 6PM daily; 9 AM - 2 PM on Wednesday, August 20 HANDMADE: Handmade® Designer Maker August 16-19 (Saturday-Tuesday)  Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Javits North 9 AM – 6 PM daily; 9 AM – 5 PM on Tuesday, August 19 Handmade® Global DesignAugust 16-19 (Saturday-Tuesday) Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Level 4, Galleria 9 AM – 6 PM daily; 9 AM – 5 PM on Tuesday, August 19 NEW! New York’s Newest August 16-19 (Saturday-Tuesday)  Pier 94 9 AM – 6 PM daily; 5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19 ARTISAN RESOURCE®August 16-19 (Saturday-Tuesday) Pier 94 9 AM – 8 PM Saturday; 9 Am - 6 PM Sunday and Monday; 5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19 SourceNY August 16-19 (Saturday-Tuesday) Pier 94 9 AM – 8 PM Saturday; 9 Am - 6 PM Sunday and Monday; 5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19 IMPULSE at NY NOW August 16-19 (Saturday-Tuesday) Pier 94 9 AM – 6 PM daily; 5 PM close on Tuesday, August 19

Click the grid to enlarge and print. Show Locations Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 655 W 34th St, New York City (212) 216-2000 Passenger Ship Terminal Pier  711 12th Ave, New York City (55th Street and 12th Avenue) (646) 381-5963 Future Dates NY NOW Next Edition: August 16 – 20, 2014 (Saturday - Wednesday)     NOTE: Staggered opening and closing days Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Passenger Ship Terminal Pier, New York City NY NOW Future Dates: January 31 - February 4, 2015 NOTE: Staggered opening and closing days Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Passenger Ship Terminal Pier, New York City Co-Located With NY NOW

http://www.homestylemag.ca/

Images of Brand New Solinglass Contemporary Art Glass Sculptures! We love Color!

MIRO`

Miro`Window Vessel (15"x9"x7")  and the Purple Nebula Emperor Bowl (7"x6.5"x6.5") debuted in December 2013. We brought them to the February 2014 American Craft Council Baltimore wholesale/retail show only to find that Pantone had just declared this the "Pantone color of the Year"!  The Emperor bowl is made with clear and colored glass wrapped in a delicate band of silver leaf. White enamel glass coats the inside to create a stark contrast when we cut and polish the top.  
These contemporary art glass sculptures will light up any space!

Purple Nebula Emperor Bowl by Solinglass

Black Nebula Emperor Bowl by Solinglass

Aquos Flat Vessel from Solinglass Window Series

A Perfect Mother's Day Adventure outing! May 10, 2014 Saturday!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201820468486447&set=gm.627632353981535&type=1&theater

Solnglass is holding it's first annual Mother's Day fun Event!  Bring your mom or come with friends and create your own mother's day present! We'll film it on your camera!
We had so much fun with this event last winter! Let's ring in the new season with an ORB of SPRING! 
  

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/

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

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and DECONSTRUCTION!!!

REEDS

                                                                                                                                                                                             
 This is the newest work that Randi Solin has designed.... Reeds.  This piece stands 24" tall x 14" wide x 5" deep.. Layered with many different colors of cane and frit.and "fine" Silver foil......this is truly a 3D abstract "painting" allowing the viewer to enjoy it from all directions! The gesture and form truly gives you sense of underwater REEDS coming to life.

The ICE is on the pumpkin!

                                                                                     

                                            Hello and Happy Holidays!

This has certainly been any interesting year!  hmmmm..............
We here at Solinglass have just made it through another Open Studio Holiday Sale! We certainly had a lot of fun! Thank you to all of those who were able to take time out of their busy schedule to grace us with their presence!
                                                   OPEN STUDIO 2010

the halls were alive with music.

We had live glassblowing demonstrations all day! There was pottery, jewelery, woodworking, massages, specialty toys, yummy jams and much more!
                                                                                                                                                                                       

Randi and George draining the furnace!

lots of people came through.........................................

liquid light

                                                                                                                             

old friends and new friends

       We had so much fun!                                     We hope to see you all next year

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DECONSTRUCTION......RECONSTRUCTION!

the old glory hole! at rest.

  After the open studio, we drained the furnace! Which means we took out the rest of the glass. Then we shut down the furnace! The night was so quiet. No roar of the burner, no Glory hole rumbling.... and it was dark....

                                                          Let the deconstruction begin!

George and the new Glory Hole unfinished....

There was lots to do!.. After the furnace cooled down enough to touch (this took 5 days!) we had to dismantled it to assess it for damage... A nail biting experience...Do we have to get a new furnace? Or can we "love up" this one? A new furnace was just about out of the question ,,, so we were all quite happy and surprised to see we could do some need maintenance and she'd be almost good as new... well with one difference..
Randi decided have Glass furnace wizard Charlie Correll install a recouperating system onto the furnace.
You can find out all about this system on his website!.....
                                          http://www.correllglassstudio.com/
 
At the same time we had to prepare the new glory hole and dismantle the old glory hole.. after 11 years! wow! George and Charlie had built the new glory hole about a year ago! It has been sleeping quietly in the corner without it's legs....

the new glory hole without it's legs

The beast at rest.

furnace door

not used to it being so dark in there!!

Michael..overseer,,,,we couldn't do it without him!

Randi focuses...ready to weld!

We had to weld the legs of the new glory hole onto the body! Randi, welder extraordinaire was on the job.  We all were thinking about how to tip it up! we'll get to that later!!

the face off the furnace

George checking out the drainport

the furnace .empty. void of the crucible.

Randi and Charlie

taking apart the old glory hole

the floor of the glory hole

Charlie Correll and our baby...

Charlie came in and tore a gaping hole in the side of the furnace! YIKES!

            We had so many projects going on at once.. sometimes it was hard to keep track!

the guts of the recouperater

meanwhile...George casts the new gathering port! 95 pounds of refractory!

rebuilding the furnace!

Charlie came into the studio and tore apart the furnace last week.. He started building the new recouperater..  then left for vacation! So here we sit.. waiting for Charlie.... ready to put the furnace back together. The studio looks quite different at the moment... pieces and parts of the furnace and glory hole everywhere. We are all anxious to pull everything together and get up and running again.

the crucible in place..leveled

rebuilding the furnace

Randi....placing soft brick in the furnace

the new door/gathering port/face

"gooping" up the door with moldable refractory

the furnace front rebuilt..ready to cast the sill

measuring the sill

I just like this picture.

all set to cast the sill....

sometimes accidents happen. ouch.

sometimes.. well most times, our schedule gets messed up with some little detail that we never thought of.. or sometimes you let go for a second and the the face falls to the floor.. this set us back at least 3 days .. we just cast a new face today and must let it set up...for at least a day.
Lucky...Charlie won't be back until Monday!...

                                             Trusting Mr. Michael Wind... Randi left the standing of the 900 lb piece of equipment up to him..... Michael took in mind all precautions and considerations .. He devised a way that 3 people could do it! amazing.... using a 2 ton come-a-long / winch and chains from my dad...  building a support frame from 2x6s and 2x4s, and a 10 foot 2x4 lever ... the job was done in less than one hour...all I had to do was take the pictures!  Thanks Michael! We've been wondering about that for about a year now!
Randi's welds held up no problem! Great teamwork!                                                

Michael watches as Randi hoists the 900lb glory hole up!

setting the glory hole on it's legs...

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

the new glory hole ready for doors and to be piped in!

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                            NICK DANTONA PHOTOGRAPHY
                                                             

We have had many photographers come into the studio to take a few shots and see what they  "come up with"...
    We had the pleasure of having Mr. Nick Dantona come to Solinglass... and this is what he "came up with"  All these photos are copyrights of Mr. Dantona and have his permission to be used in this blog. Thank you Nick. The photographs are quite amazing. Please check out his website!

                                                              http://www.ndantona.com/

 

                                                                         
     I think these photographs encapsulate the being and motion of the glass as part of a beautiful dance. Just like life .. everyday bring new adventures in the studio,,,, For the last 10 years, I look forward to stepping my feet through the door every time I go in.  
So....I must add on a personal note, being the end of the year and all..that...........................................
    Over the past ten years, I have had the pleasure of working and traveling in very close quarters with Randi Solin.... I feel very lucky... She has been there watching my 3 children grow up...She has been a fantastic person to work for and with.. She has been an even better friend... I have watched this woman grow in her personal life and business..She has made Solinglass a family of 4.. She gives her all to everything...from running her business to making sure her family is well cared. She works more than any other person I know to achieve this; and is a true inspiration to perseverance and life itself.  The gratitude I feel for this gift is priceless and can not be put into words. I can only say that I look forward to the next 10 years...much love and........ Thank you Randi.


  Happy Holidays to everyone out there... and thank you all for making this year be the year it was.....

We here at Solinglass wish you a happy NEW YEAR....... May 2011 bring you all your wishes and dreams.   Thank you for all your support!