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:  Jana Bordelon, Amy & Michael Branstetter, Coral Cornish, Suzette Estell, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Barbara Kayan, Bill Korst, Mickey McLauthlin, Bill Simpson, Kathleen Krucoff, Kay Malouff
Members: Robyn Brownfield, Charles Cox, Karen Cross, Sue Gilliland, Maggie Hansen, David & Millicent Ramsay, Debbie Skaggs, Estelle & Henri St.Martin, Sabine Wachs, 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:  Jana Bordelon, Amy & Michael Branstetter, Juanita Canzoneri, Coral Cornish, Suzette Estell, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Barbara Kayan, Bill Korst, Mickey McLauthlin, Bill Simpson, Kay Malouff, Janine Sheehy
Members: Robyn Brownfield, Andy Burns, Charles Cox, Karen Cross, Sue Gilliland, Sue Graham, Maggie Hansen, David & Millicent Ramsay, Debbie Skaggs, Estelle & Henri St. Martin, Sabine Wachs, 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:  Jana Bordelon, Amy & Michael Branstetter, Juanita Canzoneri, Coral Cornish, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Barbara Kayan, Barry & Laurie Ryan, Kay Malouff
Members: Karen Cross, Wendy Dumas, Sue Gilliland, Maggie Hansen, Betsy Hiner, Cathy & Molly Key, Debbie Skaggs, Estelle & Henri St. Martin, Sabine Wachs, 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: Jana Bordelon, Amy & Michael Branstetter, Coral Cornish, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Bill Korst, Mickey McLauthlin
Members: Karen Cross, Sabine Wachs

 
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: Jana Bordelon, Amy & Michael Branstetter, Julie Collins, Coral Cornish, Suzette Estell, Dan & Cherie Griffith, Bill Korst,
Members:  Sean Blair, Jayne Blewitt, Karen Cross, Maggie Hansen, David & Millicent Ramsay, Estelle & Henri St. Martin, 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: Jana Bordelon, Amy & Michael Branstetter, Coral Cornish, Steve Kelnhofer
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 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.
Professional Members:  Nancy Bonig, Jana Bordelon, Amy & Michael Branstetter, Juanita Canzoneri, Coral Cornish, Suzette Estell, Barbara Kayan, Bill Korst, Mickey McLauthlin, Barry & Laurie Ryan, Kathleen Krucoff, Janine Sheehy
Members: Sean Blair, Jayne Blewitt, Karen Cross, Maggie Hansen, Betsy Hiner, Cathy & Molly Key, Debbie Skaggs, Estelle & Henri St. Martin, Sabine Wachs

 
OTHER:

 Unique techniques, complimentary crafts, uses or interest in glass art.
Professional Members: Amy & Michael Branstetter (Framing)
Members:  Wendy Dumas, Jennifer Welch