Did you know we offer field trips at Stone and Glass? Check out this great feature on NBC San Diego with Greg Bledsoe to get a feel for the experience. We open our doors by reservation and share the science and history of glass with students ages 6+ years of age, in groups of 10…
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You meet the most interesting people at art shows. James and I had the good fortune to meet Keith Anderson at an art show last year and we were so drawn to his work we asked him to show in our Gallery. Keith agreed and will be our featured artist for the month of April. …
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Beginner Glass Blowing Program Have you taken one of our guided classes and want a deeper understanding of creating in glass? Want to know what it’s like to handle the tools yourself? We often hear that students would like to take a deeper dive into glass blowing; this program is designed for busy people, one…
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James is so proud to have been featured in the Times Advocate this week, he carries the paper around with him everywhere he goes and flashes the article at anyone and everyone he sees. This two page article titled “Like a Phoenix, glass blower James Stone has risen from the ashes” written by David Ross…
DetailsThank you to the San Diego Union Tribune for this wonderful article.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/sd-no-glass-blowing-20171113-story.html
Join us on Saturday, November 25, 2017 for Small Business Saturday. It’s a special event created so communities can celebrate and support small businesses like ours. Mark your calendars and plan to stop in on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We’ll have a lot going on and want you to take part. Stone and Glass is…
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It is with the saddest heart that I write this post. My very first glass blowing teacher, Garry Cohen, is fighting a losing battle with cancer. As of this writing he is in the final stages. In 1986, when I took my first glassblowing class, Garry was my teacher. We had a natural and easy…
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Well, the journey of rising from the ashes of adversity has been quite the experience. This past week was a big week with lots of challenges along the road. We had been losing ground for several weeks. In the middle of last week, we discovered a potentially project-ending mistake in the HVAC system design. Potentially…
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This week is the final week before the grand opening! It promises to be a killer week. I don’t think that I can take any more heart attack level incidents. But I’m sure that there will be one or two. In addition to hoping that the electricians finish their job on time so that we…
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If you’re wondering what to expect for each class…First of all, SAFETY is first. We will be working in a glass blowing environment at more than 2000 degrees. Every class starts with a safety talk and discussion on the history of glass blowing to provide a better understanding of the process of creating art in…
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