Glass artists of the Pike's Peak Area

Members Gallery

Click on the member's name with links to view their work.

 

COLD GLASS

Lead Work: Connecting cut/art glass into panels by use of lead came (channeled lead) as in old Church windows.  General use for doors, windows,and free hanging panels.
Professional Members:
  Amy & Michael Branstetter, John Brown, Coral Cornish, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Bill Korst, Mickey McLauthlin, Kathleen Krucoff, Kay Malouff,  Bill Simpson, Sabine Wachs, Diana Zombola
Members:  Sharon Albertson, Sandra S. Bury, Karen Cross, David Eppinger, Suzette Estell, Sue Gilliland, Maggie Hansen, Robin Hardie, Mimi Mitchell, Lisa Norvell, David & Millicent Ramsay, Donna Wagner, Jody Welch

 
Copper Foil Work:
Connecting smaller cut/art glass pieces into panels, sun catchers, lamps and more by use of copper foil tape (Tiffany style).  General use for more intricate glass designs.
Professional Members:   Amy & Michael Branstetter, Juanita Canzoneri, Coral Cornish, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Maxine Grossman, Bill Korst, Mickey McLauthlin, Bill Simpson, Kay Malouff, Sabine Wachs, Diana Zombola
Members: Jana Bordelon, Nancy Bonig, John Brown, Andy Burns, Sandra S. Bury, Karen Cross, David Eppinger, Suzette Estell, Lorry Frederick, Sue Gilliland, Maggie Hansen, Robin Hardie, Mimi Mitchell, Lisa Norvell, David & Millicent Ramsay, John Olson, Donna Wagner, Sally Yeater, Liz Ziegler

 
Mosaics:
Using peices of glass, ceramic, stone, or found items to create designs on a solid surface.  General use for 2 or 3 dimensional art, murals, floors, table tops, etc..
Professional Members:   Amy & Michael Branstetter, Juanita Canzoneri, Coral Cornish, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Kay Malouff,  Sabine Wachs, Diana Zombola
Members:  Sharon Albertson, Jana Bordelon, Sandra S. Bury, Karen Cross, Lorry Frederick, Sue Gilliland, Maggie Hansen, Robin Hardie, Cathy & Molly Key,  Mimi Mitchell, John Olson, Bruce Kuhle & Gayle Schendzielos, Donna Wagner, Liz Ziegler

 
Sandblasting & Etching:
The use of an abrasive material under air pressure, the use of  acid, or the use of a rotary diamond tipped tool to etch lettering or designs on the surface of glass.  This technique is generally used for detailing in art glass panels and awards.
Professional Members: Amy & Michael Branstetter, Coral Cornish, Dee DiNino, Frank DiNino, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Bill Korst, Mickey McLauthlin, Sabine Wachs
Members: Sandra S. Bury, Karen Cross, Mimi Mitchell

 
HOT GLASS
 

Lampwork (Flamework) & Jewelry Design: Hot glass work that uses a gas fueled torch to melt rods and tubes of glass and then sculpted while in the molten state.  Most common items includes vessels, sculptures, paperweights, marbles, and adornments such as pendants, bracelets and beads.  Jewelry designers use these glass beads in their craft.
Professional Members:  Amy & Michael Branstetter, Julie Collins, Coral Cornish, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Maxine Grossman, Bill Korst, Diana Zombola
Members:   Jayne Blewitt, Sandra S. Bury, Karen Cross, Suzette Estell, Maggie Hansen, Betsy Hiner, David & Millicent Ramsay, Deirdre Shaneman, Jody Welch


Blown and Casting:  This is where the glass is brought to its molten state and manipulated into various forms by use of molds or the artist's breath.  General use for 3 dimensional pieces like vases, dishware,  sculptures, etc.
Professional Members:  Amy & Michael Branstetter, Coral Cornish
Members:  Sandra S. Bury



 
WARM GLASS

Kiln Work: Slumping, Tack Fusing, Painting and Full Fuse.  Here you bring the glass to a temperature in a kiln where it is soft enough to bend over a mold, adhere to other glass or paint, or to a molten state where different pieces of glass become one.  Used in conjunction with lead or copper foil in creating a 3 Dimensional piece (such as a lamp or dishware) or for added detailing. Jewelry designers use these glass pieces in their craft.
Professional Members:    Amy & Michael Branstetter, Juanita Canzoneri, Coral Cornish, Leah Dedrickson, Dee DiNino, Maxine Grossman, Bill Korst, Mickey McLauthlin, Kathleen Krucoff, Barry Ryan, Sabine Wachs, Diana Zombola
Members: Jana Bordelon, Nancy Bonig, Jayne Blewitt, Karen Cross, Suzette Estell, Maggie Hansen, Robin Hardie, Betsy Hiner, Cathy & Molly Key, Mimi Mitchell, Lisa Norvell, Bruce Kuhle & Gayle Schendzielos, Donna Wagner, Richard & Linda Vincent

 
OTHER:

 Unique techniques, complimentary crafts, uses or interest in glass art.
Professional Members: Amy & Michael Branstetter (Framing), Frank DiNino (Woodwork) Maxine Grossman (Jewelry Design)
Members:  Sandra S. Bury, David Eppinger, Mimi Mitchell, Deirdre Shaneman, Cynthia Thomas, Gary Vigen, Donna Wagner, Jennifer Welch,