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Laurie Caroll’s studio

Posted by Lisa-Jane on 17 March 2010, 8:54 pm
Today I was very fortunate to get a hot cup of tea some awesome conversation and a peek into Laurie Caroll’s newly bought studio. Laurie has purchased a small shed as per his post you can see how the construction was done. The cool thing about the shed he bought is you don’t need foundations...

Akihiro Okhama

Posted by Lisa-Jane on 8 March 2010, 6:41 am
In that moment my life flashed before my eyes. There have been those momentous occasions in my life that have had an amazing and profound impact on the path my journey follows. You always remember the first job interview, the first pay check, the first love and for those of us most fortunate discovering...

Dustin Tabor

Posted by Lisa-Jane on 20 February 2010, 9:18 am
Dustin Tabor is without a doubt a master at dot control. It’s not only the dot control that impresses all of us it’s also his eclectic disciplined style of bead. The colours, layers and designs he creates by layering depth and having an all round amazing eye for balance. I have tried to get him...

Sarah Hornik

Posted by Lisa-Jane on 20 February 2010, 9:16 am
Sarah Hornik has to be one of my favourite artists. Not only is she a wonderful person but also a highly sought after tutor. We have secured her visit to NZ in 2010 expected to be here in February March and will be visiting Hoglund Glass, Born to Bead and Annie Rose on a tour through New Zealand.

Wesley Fleming – Creepy Crawleys

Posted by Lisa-Jane on 20 February 2010, 8:40 am
Vicky from Gingasquid has sent me a link to Wesley Flemings website. Wesley makes bugs beetles spiders and others. At first I thought he was using Boro which is usually the glass of choice for sculpturers but on closer inspection he uses Effetre. This offers more respect in my opinion as soft glass is...

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