Christmas 2009

Christmas, 2009.

We had my family over to the house, plus friends and friends of friends. This is a photo that my brother Jon took with his iphone using a pano app. Very cool. That is me on the far left sitting on the couch with a beehive hairdo. David (not pictured) made another wonderful Christmas dinner. It changes every year, this time we had Sour Brat en. Very nice and tangy. It was great. A lot of good conversation was had by all. Later that night, we skipped out and saw Sherlock Holmes. Was a fun movie. I can’t wait to see more!

What will my New Year resolution be this year? Will I keep it through out the year? Will I even make a resolution? Either way, I will lift my glass, and toast to the end of 2009, and to the beginning of 2010. To a new decade, a new beginning. May we all become wealthy beyond our wildest expectations with love, joy and happiness. May we all have a clear direction of where we want to be and what we want to accomplish. May we all reach our goals. And, may everyone be nice, not just to your neighbors, but to everyone you see and meet.

This last year was good, This coming year WILL BE GREAT!..

Class in my studio was AWESOME

This past weekend, I taught a class at my studio. It was so fun. There was a street fair going on right outside of my studio, so at lunch, we would head out there, eat some vendor food, and cruse the show. We talked with a few glass fusers, and also Josh Mazet and his dad Dave was there. We talked to both of them about marbles. We were very stoked and inspired to go back to our torches.

Here are the pieces we made. It was such a blast!!!

It was so much fun to teach at my studio. I was a bit worried, but I LOVED IT!!! My students were Great!!!! We got out the Thompson Enamels and played with background enameling to go with our painted pieces. We pulled stringers to apply on top. It was very, very fun!

If you would like to be put on my mail list for classes, send me an email at bron.heilman@msn.com.

I am teaching this December in my studio.... Email me if you are interested, or would like more information.

Learn Bronwen Heilman’s Vitreous Enamel Techniques.
Dec. 12 and 13, 2009
bron.heilman@gmail.com

Bronwen Heilman’s
Painting Class - painting beads using vitreous enamels.

This is an intermediate class focusing on how to work
with wet enamels and how to apply them. We will be
focusing on applying a wet enamel on a flat surface,
then after it is fired, we will roll it onto our core
bead.

Day 1: We will be creating our own, one of a
kind small glass paintings. We will learn how
different brushes create different effects, and
how to sign your name on your work.

Day 2: We will be lighting the torch, and
rolling up our sleeves, as well as our paintings,
to create beautiful pieces of art. We
will practice this and get comfortable
with the amount of heat we need to apply
the tile painting.

Where:547 N. 3rd. ave. Tucson, Az. 85705 (one block from many restaurants and coffee shops. Hotels and Bed and Breakfast’s within walking distance.)

Times: 9:30 - 5:00

Other: Fees: $375 includes 2-days of instruction and materials. Materials will include your own set of enamels to take home, as well as all the glass and other supplies needed in class. Class limited to 6 students (4 minimum).

All fees must be received by Nov. 16 to secure your spot in this class. If the class cancels, due
to the class not filling or other unforeseen issues, 100% of your class fees will be refunded.
Please email me with ANY questions.

my view

I am sitting in my studio, at my desk looking out onto my house. It is a very sweet set-up. Not many windows at my studio, but the view from my desk is great. Late at night, if I am working at the computer, I can see the flickering light of the electric fireplace shine through the windows. A warmth comes across my heart knowing that everyone is home safe and sound. I just got back from the post office, and now I am about to light my torch, so that the beautiful flickering light of the torch will warm up my face. I love this view, I know it is silly to like looking at this building, but my family lives in there, and I do love them so.

Ebay anyone?

I have decided to try Ebay once again. I am still in Denver and enjoying the fantastic warm weather here. I am all bundled in a 2 shirts, a bra, a wool sweater and a sweatshirt, plus a scarf, jeans, knee socks and boots, just to stay warm in the convention center. Outside it is a lovely 77 degrees. Last night, I took pictures of a few tiki's but only had time to get one up on ebay. Please check it out, I didn't have a ruler to measure the piece, so I a timely method of measurement by money size. I didn't have a quarter (the normal method of measurement) so I chose a dime. Enjoy
the link is
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250501178565&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Trip to Denver. My view through coffee stained eyes.

Yep, I am on the road once again. This time to Denver. One exciting thing about Denver, is that you never know what the weather will be like. It can be hot (1 mile up, closer to the sun), or freezing in feet of snow. This trip has been wet




and cold


and fun. Here are a few of the stops I made along the way. Enjoy!





Ft. Craig, NM

















Raton, NM








Trinidad, Co.









Near Pueblo Co.









And the Convention Center in Denver.

Outside my window

This morning I saw this beautiful helicopter just outside my window. I was snapping pictures while in just my underware. I could see the guys inside the cab very well. I am now guessing they could also see me. …

I am on the 9th floor