Braden Hammond Glass
www.bradenhammond.com
Braden Hammond’s imagination and knowledge of flameworking glass allows him to create beautiful art and glass jewellery. Form, movement, technique, colour and application are the key elements to Hammond’s distinctive style. “I strive to push my limits and the limits of glass everyday through practice and continuous study. I want to see how far my glass can go – glass has endless possibilities that I am constantly exploring”.
Di-fusions
Fused glass...full of surprises, challenges and rewards! A teacher turned stained glass retail store owner, Diane studied at Pilchuck Glass School on several occassions and first began fusing there in 1979. Now she fuses from her studio in the rural Fraser Valley...taking much delight in creating pieces for others to enjoy.
Illuminati Glassworks
www.illuminatiglassworks.ca
I love glass and color and am fascinated by what happens when I expose glass to high temperatures. I have been fusing glass for about three years and I am still amazed at the alchemy of glass and fire. I draw much inspiration from religious imagery – I like to choose a symbol, manipulate and rework it with strong lines and bright, bold colors and effectively reinvent and make new again something that is very old.
KilnArt Glass Studio
www.kilnartglass.com
Jo Ludwig's kiln formed, glittering, palm-of-the-hand sized "Things of Beauty", requiring extensive grinding between as many as 6 firings, are unique to the glass world. Similarly, Peggy Brackett's exquisite glass jewelry is also unique because of her meticulous attention to detail and plenty of elbow grease grinding and polishing each piece to perfection. Come see for yourself!
Robert Held Art Glass
www.robertheld.com
After experimenting with many different media, I discovered glass and was instantly captivated. The clarity of the glass, the roar of the furnaces, the heat, and even the constant danger were all factors that influenced my choice of this difficult yet beautiful medium. Glassblowing allows me to explore both painterly concerns and my fascination with surface decoration, while continuing to challenge the other physical and creative skills required to take the vessel shape in ever new directions.
