Becoming a fused glass artist happened entirely by accident. In December 2013, I stumbled across a beautiful pendant in a glass store. I was enthralled – my scientific brain had to know how it was made. Luckily the studio owner was thrilled to answer my many questions. I walked away with both the pendant, and a burning curiosity about an art form I’d never even heard of: fused glass.
I’d never done anything artistic in my entire career.
I had no training or knowledge.
So I did what any logical person would do: I bought a kiln. Then I bought a bigger kiln – the largest one I could afford.
Once I got started, I couldn’t get enough. Glass fusion allows you to intentionally combine the creative and technical aspects of your brain to fulfil a vision, and I was hooked. The possibilities were endless!
I couldn’t wait to share my passion with the world.
We went all in: we built a studio space that could be shared with other artists and would-be artists. Being in that studio is my happy place, the place where I find calm in stressful situations, and I wanted as many people as possible to experience that. The sheer size of the room, the light, and the openness all contribute to a creative energy that can’t be matched.
Now, the Glass eMotions studio is a place for learning and growth, a place where world-class glass artists from around the world come to work and share their knowledge. Being here is a total experience – from sharing catered lunches on the deck to the jubilant moment when students see their final product.
I am so grateful for all that Glass eMotions has brought to my life: to the many students who have journeyed here to Ottawa and to the masters in this craft who continue to push boundaries and stretch our imagination.
So HAPPY to come across you! I am just starting out and you are so close! I am in Greely, do you have a mailing list I am so interested in what your classes offer. I currently do Glass on Glass Mosaics and have dabbled in fusing at ” Stained Glass Stuff “. I am currently looking to make big changes in my life career and would love to give all of this an all in try.
Hi Shanon, I would love to host you in the studio for a workshop. Check out some of the great artists coming to teach in 2020.- some of the intermediate ones may interest you. The Studio is by appointment only – but if you would like to come for a visit some time – send me an email.
Hi there so nice to find you. I live in Israel, I have a studio here where I teach workshops for families and children.. I also got hooked on glass many years ago in fact as a child. My mother had a dish made from fully fused glass it was multi coloured and I yearned to make one fast forward several years.. Erm 40 after being an early years teacher and reading specialist I decided to fulfill my dream and start making glass art… It’s been a terrific journey. I would love to order your beautiful enamels, is there a way to make this possible.. Do you deliver to Israel?
I found Crystal on line as I searched for someone to bring a photograph to life. I wanted a custom piece of glass art to replicate a beautiful landscape.
Well, Crystal nailed it! She was really great to talk with as we designed and shared ideas. She kept me in the loop of progress and explained the steps along the way.
I might add that we did this during the pandemic over many zoom chats and emails.
Crystal is talented, and definitely knows her work. The picture she completed is very big (24×18) and includes 3 layers of fused glass.
What a great experience it has been to work with Crystal and I will highly recommend her to friends.
Thank you so much Crystal. My wife loved it!