MAY
2010
SUMMER
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Prairie
Stained Glass is offering two BEGINNER STAINED GLASS CLASSES this
summer. This is a great opportunity for anyone with the summer
off to learn a new skill. If you have already taken the beginner
class but want to work under supervision you are also welcome.
Or
why not attend a Four
Day GLASS FUSING CLASS at
Prairie Stained Glass? This class is open to beginners as well
as intermediate students. Fusing is the process of creating a
glass design by fusing glass pieces together in a kiln. In this
class you will make coasters, a bowl and a number of small pieces
for jewelry etc. Students will learn about glass compatibility,
using fiber papers, powders, frits or gold leaf to create designs
on glass. The operation of kilns will also be discussed.
Tuition
$ 199.99 plus GST includes firing your glass projects………..Aug
10-13 from 9 to Noon
31st
Anniversary Glass Show and Sale
When:
May 31 to June 12
Where:
Prairie Stained Glass and School of Craft
Who:
Open to all
How
many pieces: Limit two per craftsperson
Categories:
Stained Glass- Warm Glass-- Glass Jewelry and Beads- Mixed Media
Prizes:
A $100.00 gift certificate will be awarded to the piece which
is judged Best in Category and $200.00 will be awarded to the
piece chosen as Best in Show.
Judges:
Kris Goold of Fragile Glass in Kenora
Items
can be for sale if desired. A 10 % commission will be charged.
GLASS
SHOW PARTY! THURSDAY June 3 from 7 to 8:30.
Wine,
Cheese, music, meet your local artists and take part
in a discussion of the techniques used to create many
of the pieces on display. Everyone is welcome.
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SUMMER
HOURS - JUNE to AUGUST
Monday
to Friday 9am to 5 pm
Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
We
will be closed July 1, 2 & 3
We
will be closed from July 26 to August 8 for staff holidays
June Derksen
Last Year's Winner in the 'Stained Glass' Category
New
Panels for you to recreate
What's
happening at Prairie
Matthew
and Lucinda have been working on a private commission based on
the work by
Eddy Munroe an artist from Garden Hill, the Island Lake region
of Northern Manitoba.
We are making two Painted and fused glass panels which are both
1" thick; this will allow the pieces to be edge lit using
high output LED's that are seamlessly imbedded into the window
frames for a very discreet looking installation.
We are very excited to have Patty Gray returning to Winnipeg this
fall to teach two classes. There will be two 4-day INTERMEDIATE
FUSED GLASS WORKSHOPS . In these workshops, students will have
the opportunity to have a full hands-on experience in creating
a bowl or sculptural piece. You will explore and experiment with
numerous kiln-forming techniques and design elements/inclusions,
pattern bars, cane, custom frit, murrini, and apply these to your
own personal style. Techniques that will be taught include combing,
airbrushing, frit casting, pattern bars, working thick and we
will show you how to use various cold working techniques which
will give you a professional finish to all your fused and cast
pieces. For returning students, we plan on expanding on what you
have learned from Patty's previous class and will be introducing
some more advanced techniques such as pot melts and pours as well
as casting techniques this will give you the fundamentals to design
and create both functional and beautiful pieces with an architectural
feel.
The workshops
are being held on September 23 to September 26 or
September
27 to September 30.
The class
cost is $900 all materials included. Check out Patty's website
www.pattygray.com
Customer
Appreciation Week
Join
us from May 8 to May 15, 2010
Help
us celebrate another great year working in glass
This
last season was very exciting here at Prairie. As I am sure most
of you know , Matthew and his wife Alesha had beautiful twin boys-
Kole and Eli on Oct 5. They have big blue eyes and blonde hair
like their sister Norah- it must be the Dutch genes. Matthew has
learned that a good nights sleep isn't a right but a privilege.
Lucinda
and staff have been working hard on church windows for Minnedosa
United Church as well as St. Viator Roman Catholic Church in Dauphin
Brian
and Lucinda are just back from a trip to Toronto to visit with
our other grand kids and spread the love. A highlight –literally-was
the CN Tower.
We
look forward every year to our Customer Appreciation Week as it
is a great opportunity to touch base with old friends.
We
look forward to seeing you.
Sale
Store Hours: Mon to Sat 9 to 5/ Wed 9 to 8
The
first 10 customers on Saturday May 8 and Monday the 10 will receive
a special gift package.As
well we have lots of glass, tools, beveled glass, aprons etc which
will be given away in daily draws.
Each
draw will include a $ 20.00 gift certificate from our newest neighbour
Desperado. This is a wonderful Mexican restaurant located right
across the street at 570 Sargent Ave. We especially love the Enchilada's
and Burrito's. They are open for lunch and supper and are a perfect
choice for a quick lunch will taking a Saturday workshop or supper
before a weekday class.
ALL
IN STOCK STAINED GLASS 25% OFF
QUANTITIES
OF SOME ITEMS ARE LIMITED SO SHOP EARLY
Spectrum,
Wissmach, Bullseye, Uroborus, System 96 every piece of
glass in the store ……This is the time for you to stock
up on some great glass at the lowest prices
of the year. We have searched the world to get that perfect piece
of glass just for you. We have one of a kind glass from hand blown
to hand rolled. We are pulling out glass from our personal stash
to make sure that you have the best selection possible.
LOTS
OF UNADVERTISED SPECIALS
EVEN
BETTER DISCOUNTS ON THE FOLLOWING GLASS
Clear
Glue Chip only $12.00 for a 6 square foot sheet.
All
Bullseye Fusible cathedral and opal glass 30% off.
We
are over stocked on some Spectrum OPAL ART GLASS which is excellent
for fusing or stained glass. 40 % off 2 square foot pieces
GLASS
RODS for beadmaking 40 % off prices from as low as 90 cents
Pattern
80 makes great cathedral glass- but our supplier has dropped the
line so we are selling our existing stock for the unbelievable
low price of $9.77 for a piece that is 16x21.
We
have ordered two crates of Kokomo Glass in sheets which are 16
inches x 18 inches. Create beautiful stained glass windows using
some of the same colours that Tiffany used over 100 years ago.
All glass sheets are priced at $9.10 each- come early as the reds
and pinks will go fast at this price.
We
have a crate of Wissmach Glass in sheets which are 12 inches square.
Each piece is only $6.05 each. COME EARLY AS SUPPLY IS LIMITED.
WOW
2”x3” patterned dichroic glass pieces for only $7.50. Use for
fusing or accents in stained glass projects. COE 90
METAL
CLAY ARTISTS All 100 and 200 gram packs of Bronzclay and Copprclay
by Metal Adventures - 50 % off. Try 100 grams
of Copprclay for only $22.99 or 100 grams of Bronzclay for only
$28.13. This material is MUCH cheaper than silver clay and makes
great jewelry, boxes, dog tags etc
JEWELRY
MAKERS we have 6 sets (four pliers per set) of very useful pliers
for cutting, bending and rolling silver or copper wire. Proper
tools make for a more professional product. Special pricing $49.99
FUSERS
add texture to your work using Texture Plates from Creative Paradise.
Each plate is approx 7 inches square and textures include wave,
harlequin, mosaic and rose. All plates only $18.99. Limited supply.
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NEW
GLASS BEADMAKING RODS IN Nebula Black. This is a striking
colour containing silver resulting in an iridescent finish.
Reg $7.99 Special $4.79 each
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All
pattern books buy one receive 50 % off the second book of equal
or lesser value.
This
also includes the great new magazine metalclay devoted just to
the artistic use of metal clay- silver, bronze and copper.We are
proud to point out that this is a Canadian publication from Kemptvile,Ontario.
Congratulations
Bill
Falk makes fantastic GLASS CRUSHERS to turn your left over fusing
glass into frit. If you only need a small quantity of frit of
a particular colour it is very cost effective to make your own.
Special only $59.99-save $40.00.
