The Log Furniture Division

While visiting my studio be sure to lake a look at our new log furniture line. My studio features many of the products we carry and our brochures show the full product line. To give this area of my business a jump start, I am offering 20% discounts and no shipping during January. This furniture, although beautiful in the catalogue, has to been seen to appreciate the quality of each piece. I am currently designing glass inserts for the log coffee table and one of a kind lamp shades for the table and floor lamps. Come by and take a sneak peak!

The rocker shown here, has to be one of the most comfortable rockers I have ever sat in. And, I am a rocking chair collector. Whether you are a large person or a child, your body fits like a glove and it has a very smooth motion. I do have one of the rockers available for viewing if you would like to try it out before you order your own. Like my custom glass work, the fabric for your furniture is chosen to fit your needs from a large selection of designs and textures.

Delivery goes directly to you from the manufacturer and I have found them to not only be quality builders, but very competent business professionals as well. You will find the experience of purchasing log furniture very enjoyable!

Our web site is still in the process of being built for this furniture, but a full product brochure can be mailed to you by contacting Pictures In Glass through our web site or by calling 517 431-2271.

Glass Sale & Give Away

GLASS & SUPPLY SALE:

Saturday 1/17/09 9am-3pm

I have accumulated, over the years, a fairly large supply of tools and equipment.  Some of it is new and some used.  It is taking up much needed space in my studio and I would like it to be put to good use.  Therefore, I am selling - at a very good price - a lot of old glass (which never goes old), and tools.  What is left after the sale may be purchased during regular hours.  Email Pat at info@PicturesInGlass.net for after the sale details.  Some of what I have includes: Inland DB100 Band Saw (used), Lamp Bases (used and new), Beveling Kit for Inland Grinder (New), Bevel Clusters (New), Glass 20-50% Off (Some exceptions).

Lead Free Solder Give Away ($30+ value - Details In Store)

GLASS GIVE AWAY - Same day & time

Yes, that is right.  I am giving away my scrap glass.  Most of this is glass that is left over from custom projects I have completed over the years.  The scrap, for the most part, will be boxes of pieces that are less than 1/2 square foot.  We have them sorted by color and because I am giving it away for free... I only ask that if you take the scrap, please take the whole box.  Taking a piece or two out of different boxes is ok, but we will charge 50cents a pound for the inconvenience.  This glass is good for mosaic work and small projects - or larger panels that are made up of a lot of colorful pieces.  I have a lot of it ... bring a box to transfer it into if you have one.

I often have free glass available to schools, 4-H Groups, etc.  If you have a need for your organization, contact Pat for more information.

CLASSES:  Visit my web page to find more information about my next free classes scheduled in January.  http://www.PicturesInGlass.net/classes 

Web Site Update - Class Info

My web site was updated and new class dates are posted. I will be offering during January and February, once a month Saturday classes (for all areas of glass), free stained glass and mosaic classes, open shop time on Thursdays, beginning stained glass classes on Thursdays...

Shown in this photo is a past student working on glass bead making techniques using a hot head torch and MAPP gas. This is a very portable type of set up and takes up very little space. Watch for free bead making sessions in the future.

Hog Creek Craft & Antique Mall Update

These fun little pieces make great gifts. I like to use pieces of glass I find around my studio... often fused glass scraps, fused glass glasses or bottles, painted inspirational words, and anything else to make it an unusual and interesting piece of art.

This one is about 8.5"x11" with the inscription, "Inspire" painted in kiln fired glass paints. It has a combination of blue iridized glass, clear glass, iridized glass globs, and is framed in copper wire.

You won't find another like it. Many of the pieces I display at Hog Creek Craft and Antique mall are "one of a kind", made in a variety of glass colors and textures, and most are embellished with inspirational words or quotes.

This piece is only $35.00. My post card size pieces come complete with a gift bag, note card you can personalize, and tissue paper. Those pieces along with the glass is only $25.00. There is a series of them available at Hog Creek now, ready for Valentines Day, or any other special occasion.

There is also an assortment available at my Tecumseh studio, and be sure to check out my web site for gifts available for sale via the web.

Pat Deere

River Raisin Artists Exhibition

As a member of the Lenawee Council For The Visual Arts, we often get information from other organizations.


Today I received an email about the Blissfield area Artists who recently started an art league named, the River Raisin Artists. They are having their first group exhibit starting this weekend with a reception Friday evening.


Looks like a fun thing for local entertainment ! Take advantage of it!

Armory Arts Village

What a fun place. If you haven't been there yet, it is worth the trip to Jackson to see the Armory Arts Village.

I was heading home from a job and saw the sign and decided to stop. I had heard about this art community but was not able to find it.

There is a huge gallery and I was able to see the Aids Quilt while I was there. Next to the armory is another old building that has been renovated into artists galleries and studios. You can walk through and watch artists at work or purchase artwork from any of the galleries inside.

You can see the exhibit, take classes, and just mingle with other artists!

The village opened on May 1, 2008 and has hours (according to their postcard) of: Tues - Sat 10a-5p and Sun 12-4pm. Their web site is www.armoryartsvillage.com and phone is 517 998-3400.

If you get a chance to get, let me know what you think!

Wine Cellar Windows

Today I got a call from a restaurant in Monroe. I thought they would enjoy looking at these windows and others might like to as well.

This was a set of two windows for a wine cellar for a customer in Plymouth. They had a unique wood and iron door between the glass.

The glass was fabricated using melted glass wine bottles, glass layered for the grapes, and the vines have 3 dimensional leaves wrapped around them.

Enjoy!