July 2021 Newsletter
Ongoing projects, classes in the shop, art in the world and more!
Art in the Shop: Punch Bowl
Punch Bowl pays homage to delicious juices worldwide. The drink punch comes from southeast India. The word punch is derived from the Hindu word, paantsch. Paantsch comes from the Hindu word for five since the Indian drink contained five ingredients.
This wide low bowl is reminiscent of punch bowls used by everyone from English royalty to high school students at prom.
Malcom Potek
"Punch Bowl", 2015
18in round by 7in tall
View this piece on our website
Artist in the World: Narcissus Quagliata
Narcissus Quagliata is an Italian artist. He creates stained glass, fused glass and watercolor pieces. The human form is a common motif throughout his artwork. The Dome of Light: Wind, Fire, and Time is arguably Quagliata's most famous glass work. This dome is the largest illuminated glass dome in the world. It is found in the Central Station of the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit in Taiwan.
"Melancolía"
Narcissus Quagliata
1981–1982
Glass, lead, copper, paint
"The Dome of Light: Wind, Fire, and Time"
Narcissus Quagliata
2009
Glass, paint
Upcoming Classes at Potekglass
Open Torch and Open Kiln
July 10
Time: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Open Studio Session
Cost: $35
Member Price: $25
Our open torch and open kiln session includes 4 hours on our equipment with a set of student tools. The kiln session also includes table workspace and 14" quarter round shelf to fire your projects.
Students must bring their own mandrels, glass and bead release. These items are also for sale at Potekglass and online.
Experience is required to participate. Not certified? Sign-up for a Try-iT! Class. Lots of experience - just not at Potekglass? Call Malcom and he will see if the open studios are the right fit for you.
Creating Positives
Sept 15 - Nov 17
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Master Level Class
Join instructors Elizabeth Colemen and Malcom Potek for this unique ceramic/glass class. This course focuses on creating custom slip cast molds to form patterned glass. You will create one-of-a-kind molds and use glass to bring your idea to life.
Previous glass experience is required to participate
Special Effects - Kiln
July 17
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fundamentals Level Class
Like every artist medium glass is but the components of its chemistry. But that chemistry can create some ethereal results. In this class students will learn how Bullseye glass reacts with the chemistry of its color pallet. Create color shifts and learn fuming with flat-glass.
Previous experience with glass is not required, but may be helpful for this intermediate class. Potekglass provides Try-iT classes for beginners to gain needed experience.
Retail in the Shop: Special Production Glass
Potekglass is now selling French Vanilla with Light Turquoise Blue Wisps. This is a limited production Bullseye glass item!
Since streaky sheets are hand rolled, no two look alike, or transmit light in exactly the same way. Stop by the shop or visit our website to purchase glass and browse our selection.
Use discount code: POTEKWISPS for 10% off French Vanilla with Light Turquoise Blue Wisps through JULY 12TH
