Roger Parramore, on the Japanese Aesthetic
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
Release Date: 07/04/2009
Glasscaster with Robert Mickelsen
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
Join Robert Mickelsen on his journey through the ever-evolving world of fine flameworking! In this interview we discuss his entrance into the functional glass world, and the fabulous collaborations that followed.Â
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The Unsinkable Lisa Vogt
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
I'd always wanted to interview Lisa Vogt...she was the first artist I knew who made glass sinks, which were high on my bucket list at the time. She's been working glass since 1988, has published 14 books and numerous articles. Her work has been exhibited in major cities throughout the US. She's done plenty of Art in Public Places, many commissions, and she's a terrific instructor. We've produced quite a few Glass Expert Webinars™ together. We ran into each other recently at a glass industry event, and finally had the opportunity to do this interview while hiding out in a somewhat...
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Bert Cohen's Marvelous Art Glass Marbles
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
I was lucky enough to interview Bert Cohen, known to the world as Marble Bert, by phone back in 2011. Bert believed it was better for kids to shoot marbles than drugs or each other! He collected hundreds of thousands of marbles in his lifetime, and gave away almost as many! Sadly, Bert passed away in 2015 at the age of 83. Here he is, digitally immortalized for your listening pleasure. Enjoy this insight into the history and world of marbles!
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Fusing Musings with Richard La Londe
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane with glass fusing artist Richard La Londe. You'll delight in hearing how fusing has transformed since the early days. Reminisce about kilns with no digital controls and shoot-from-the-hip firing schedules. The days when frit was smashed by hand! Hear about the origins of Bullseye Glass & the efforts of the original artists that made it all happen! Fusing wouldn't be where it is today without the adventurous spirit of Richard and his creative cohorts. Enjoy!
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Shatter Some Glass with Tony Glander
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
If you've ever wanted to throw caution to the wind and shatter your glass before you play with it, you've come to the right place! Tony Glander loves breaking tempered glass and reassembling it, then popping it into his kiln for transformation. In this interview he'll tell you about his "Shatterglass" technique, his photographic screen printing, evolution as an artist, and what inspires him. He thinks in marvelous and mysterious ways, loving to break the rules that we've come to think of as norms in fused glass work. Enjoy this Glasscaster podcast. And if you'd like...
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Old World Sparkle!
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
If you've ever wondered how traditional old-world ornaments were made, here's how! Michael Haberland, a third generation ornament artist from Lauscha, Germany, shares the entire process with you. In addition to finding out how traditional European ornaments are created, you will also find out first-hand what it was like for this young man growing up under Communism, and how life has changed since the Wall came down! An insightful look into glass, history, and the politics of our times! If you'd like to meet Michael, or enjoy one of his Christmas ornament workshops, come with us to...
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The Many Faces of Peggy Pettigrew Stewart
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
Join Glasscaster as we share an exciting look into the world of Peggy Pettigrew Stewart. Her work with fused glass, kiln casting and Verre Eglomise has brought the world some phenomenal glass art. We discuss at length her current project casting the faces of some of rock and roll's greatest legends in glass. Focusing specifically on the San Francisco Bay area bands during the Summer of Love, she has cast the faces of Big Brother and the Holding Company, (Janis Joplin's Band), Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish, some members of the Jefferson Airplane, and all of Santana....
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Glasscaster Celebrates Edith Franklin
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
Edith Franklin was one of the lucky few to participate in the legendary 1962 glass workshop with Harvey Littleton. This momentous occassion heralded the beginning of the Studio Glass Movement. In this interview Franklin shares her memories of Littleton, Nick Labino and the humble beginnings of studio glass....
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There and Back with Milon Townsend
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
Travel from Paris to Pakistan with glass artist Milon Townsend! Hear about his early adventures with fire and glass, and how how path led from flameworking to casting and back. Enjoy thoughtful discussions about teaching, webinars, and intellectual property. Plus....a little bonus content on homemade explosive devices and how glassblowers like to make things go "boom!"...
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The Great Santini!
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech World
You're going to love this interview with the Great Santini! One of the most talented transplanted Italians to grace American shores, Emilio's comedic antics will have you rolling in the aisles! You'll learn about life, love and the pursuit of happiness from one of the foremost flameworkers of our times.
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