Nuit Blanche Goblet Making

Here's a quick video of a goblet being made at our all night glass party on September 22nd during Nuit Blanche Ottawa.

Filmed and edited by glass friend and fellow renter Rick Bond

Babes for Breasts

It starts in a few hours...

At 1am - Monday October 1st I am entered into an online singing contest, for which the ultimate goal is to raise money for breast cancer research.

There are small incentives to the winner who will receive a $500 shopping spree and the opportunity to play at the 'Babes for Breasts' benefit concert with several other accomplished local women musicians.  But truly, the best incentive, and the reason I chose to participate is because with every vote cast, sponsors will donate $5 towards the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

These days, we all know someone dear to us who has had cancer or are still fighting cancer in their daily lives.  Just this week, I heard of a friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer.. this time last year my younger brother Isaac heard the news that changed his life forever when he was diagnosed with Leukaemia.  Life happens as they say, but heres an opportunity to feel slightly less helpless.
Please please click here to view my submission and cast your votes all this week!  Each time you do, you'll be raising funds!  Have a look at the official website for more event details www.babesforbreasts.com,  and if you have anyone you can spread the word to, please forward on and on and on :)

Also, a huge thank you to Chris Parker who came by the studio and had us shut down all the hot shop equipment to make for a sweet recording spot.  I nearly caught on fire with that furnace door pouring out behind me, but it certainly made for an inviting backdrop :)

thanks again everyone

Melody

NUIT BLANCHE - ALL NIGHT - 
Glass Mayhem at Flo Glassblowing!
Saturday September 22nd, 6pm-4am

The much anticipated Nuit Blanche Arts Crawl is happening this Saturday all night long! 

Flo will be open for the occasion offering the wackiest demonstrations we can think of to entertain the masses. 

Hot Shop Activities:

6pm-8pm - We're Cooking with Glass! It's meet and greet appetizer time! Family friendly hours where we'll be offering up hotdogs, s'mores and even some fresh popcorn made with the assistance of our furnace and some hot molten glass! 

8pm-10pm - A toast to the hour! Detailed demos (with assistance from our students) making blown glass goblets and snifter glasses!

10pm-12am - Till the drop of Midnight! Testing our control with gravity, with students we will be making glass droplets and watering bulbs 

12am-2am - Trumpet call! With the help of a large ladder, we'll be blowing long hollow tubes in hopes of creating a functional glass trumpet horn. 

2am-4am - Nuit Blanche glassblown trophy mayhem! Combining as many techniques brainstorm as a group, we'll be making one final signature piece to celebrate the occasion! 

Gladestone Arts friends in different mediums will be joining us all evening offering demonstrations in Ceramics, Find Jewelry and even building Violins! 

It's going to be a fun night! Make sure to pay us a visit!
for more NuitBlanche events please visit www.nuitblancheottawa.ca

September savings start now!

IT'S HERE!  PART 2 - Hands On Ornament Class


SAVE 50%

REGULAR $100 - NOW ON for $49+hst - this week only!
If you're one of the 300 plus students who have come in to take our paperweight class this year, Flo is NOW offering our PART 2 to this beginners series. Students will build from their first experience with molten glass and finally get down to the business of blowing glass. In teams, students create their own ornament from start to finish. With completion of this class students can continue on to our intermediate Bubble and Beyond course which grooms beginner students into first time renters.

Promotion Available for Purchase: From Tues August 21st - Weds August 29th.

Classes for this promotion start in September and will be running Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Sunday days.  We will continue to book more classes into October as students enquire.

Starting September Dates:

Sunday September 16th - 9am-11:30am
Sunday September 16th - 12pm-2:30pm
Sunday September 16th - 3pm-5:30pm
Thursday September 20th - 5:30-8:00pm
Tuesday September 25th - 5:30-8:00pm

For booking please call 613.695.3563 or Email floglassblowing@gmail.com
During this week we guarantee a call back and reply within 24hrs of all enquiries

GROUPON - SUMMER coupon schedule

Flo held a very successful 3 day GROUPON pass May 13th-16th.

This was a summer coupon where buyers were to have registered for enrollment by June 30th 2012.
If you were one of the 280 who took advantage of the deal, please note, all regular enrollment classes are now full.  If you missed the enrollment deadline but would still like to inquire about your class please email floglassblowing@gmail.com or call 613.695.3563 

JUNE DATES now FULL

Saturday June 2nd - 4:00pm-6:30pm FULL
Tuesday June 5th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Wednesday June 13th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Thursday June 14th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Sunday June 17th - 9am-11:30am - FULL
Sunday June 17th - 12noon-2:30pm - FULL
Sunday June 17th - 3:00pm-5:30pm - FULL
Tuesday June 19th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Saturday June 23rd - 2:00pm-4:30pm - FULL
Saturday June 30th - 2:00pm - 4:30pm - FULL

JULY DATES now FULL

Tuesday July 3rd - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Thursday July 12th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Sunday July 15th - 9:00am-11:30am - FULL
Sunday July 15th - 12noon-2:30pm -  FULL
Sunday July 15th - 3:00pm-5:30pm - FULL
Tuesday July 17th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Thursday July 26th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Sunday July 29th - 9:00am-11:30am - FULL
Sunday July 29th - 12noon-2:30pm - FULL
Sunday July 29th - 3:00pm-5:30pm - FULL
Tuesday July 31st - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL

AUGUST DATES now available for booking.

Thursday August 2nd - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Tuesday August 7th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Thursday August 9th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Sunday August 12th - 9:00am-11:30am - FULL
Sunday August 12th - 12:00pm-2:30pm - FULL
Sunday August 12th - 3:00pm-5:30pm - FULL
Tuesday August 14th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Sunday August 19th - 9:00am-11:30am - FULL
Sunday August 19th - 12:00pm-2:30pm - FULL
Sunday August 19th - 3:00pm-5:30pm - FULL
Sunday August 26th - 9:00am-11:30pm - FULL
Sunday August 26th - 12:00pm-2:30pm - FULL
Sunday August 26th - 3:00pm-5:30pm - FULL

SEPTEMBER DATES now available for booking.
These are the last listed classes available for this Groupon Special.

Thursday September 6th - 5:30pm-8:00pm - FULL
Saturday September 8th - 9:00am-11:30am - FULL
Saturday September 8th - 12:00pm-2:30pm - FULL
Saturday September 8th - 3:00pm-5:30pm - FULL
Sunday September 9th - 9:00am-11:30am - FULL
Sunday September 9th - 12:00pm-2:30pm - FULL
Sunday September 9th - 3:00pm-5:30pm - FULL
Tuesday September 11th - 5:30pm-8:00pm FULL
Thursday September 13th - 5:30-8:00pm - FULL

Cane Pulling - Intermediate Series

Look out! We've been playing with twisty cane! 

Thursday nights intermediate class got to experiment this week with cane pulls.

 Jacques accepting a solid bit for twisty cane

 cane delivery

 Jacque and Steph pulling out cane.  Laura on air hose.

long even cane pull thanks to Lauren on the air hose 

setting down the cane to cool. 

lovely ladies, Lauren and Steph

Laura, presenting her cane 

Part two of this series involves wrapping these threads of glass into blown forms. 

Stay Tuned! More pictures to post after June 7th.  

Hintonburg Arts Park - THIS SATURDAY

Flo will be participating in this Saturdays local Arts Park - Great glass sales to be found!
Hope to see you there!

a fine Flo of music

Flo's multifaceted co-owner Melody Jewitt, will be playing this weekend at Michel Ange, just down the street from the studio.  She and her playboy bandmates - Niels Jewitt, Nathaniel Jewitt, David Jewitt and Dylan Rollo will be bringing down the house with an assortment of folk and blues tunes, both obscure gems and classic covers.  Don't miss out on a great evening of entertainment.

Limited spaces. Please email melandtheplayboys@gmail.com for tickets.  

Handmade Here

Mark your calendars for this sweet summer sale held next month in Wellington Village!

Flo will be participating with four other exceptional makers of their craft. Come for a coffee and some sweets, leave with fancy finds - hand made and local!

Flo's Spring/Summer class schedule

Newly listed workshop dates for our Beginner Glassblowing Classes offered at flo

1/2 Day - A Taste of Molten Glass - 3hr sessions
See Groupon Date Listings.

1/2 Day - Part 2 - A Taste of Blown Glass - 3 hr sessions
Tuesday May 29th, 6pm-9pm
*prerequisite, taste of molten glass part1

1 Day - Play with Fire - 10am-4pm
Saturday June 16th
Saturday July 14th
Saturday August 11th
$175+hst

2 Day - Beginners Bubble - both days 10am-4pm
Sat/Sun April 28/29 - now full
Sat/Sun June 2/3
Sat/Sun July 7/8
Sat/Sun Aug 4/5
$325+hst

2 Day Intermediate - Bubble and Beyond - both days 10am-4pm
Sat/Sun June 9/10
Sat/Sun July 21/22
$325+hst *prerequisite Beginners Bubble or Play w Fire days 1&2

To review of our class descriptions please click here.
Have additional questions? feel free to call 613.695.3563 or email floglassblowing@gmail.com
Prices include all materials and all items made in class are yours to keep!

In addition to teaching, Flo's studio facilities are also available for rent.
Students who've successfully completed the intermediate course can begin to build skills with rental packages. Find more details here

Official Promo Video!

What is Flo Glassblowing REALLY about?

View our quick promo video, then come in and see it for yourself!

CALL FOR female ARTISTS

Les mademoiselles of all visual arts expression, submit your applications TODAY to participate in a week-long (MARCH 3rd-10th) Celebrate Her fundraising event.

In the spirit of International Womans Day, Flo will be opening our gallery, along with a number of other local venues, to showcase local art and help raise funds towards The Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC).

The event will be featuring a variety of fine-arts presentations, including music, theatre, dance, visual art and spoken word poetry. A photo showcase honoring amazing woman from the community will also be on display at the central venue – Alpha Soul Café, 1015 Wellington St. Ottawa.

For more information about the event visit Celebrate Her or email info@celebrateher.org

If you are a visual artists looking to apply Click HERE for detailed outlines regarding submission requirements at Felt By Design

blow your own ornament, student video!

Many thanks to our wonderful students who keep sending in pictures and videos of their glassblowing experiences at flo! We LOVE seeing and hearing how much fun was had!

ancient art form finds Ottawa home

Many thanks to Darren Brown from the Ottawa Sun who came in last week to film Bronwen making some hot bubbles and plates. A WONDERFUL video has been posted on their website (look within the video section of the site). The 3min clip features Ottawas new glass baby Flo and it's allures for the Capital.

We are now officially into christmas folks! Many many exciting events, craft shows and classes coming up in the next two months. Stay tuned for glass goodies here, on the website or make sure we have your email to join our monthly flo e-newsletters.

ike & i

I have a heroic brother named Isaac. Ike's 22, kind and gifted in any creative medium he should choose to venture into... and currently I am so very happy to say he is in remission while fighting leukemia.

Ike's lived his (young) life chasing fiercely after his creative needs. He's dabbled in architecture; is an incredible singer/songwriter and as it appears a talented writer.


Please take a minute to read his first public post since facing the news a little over a month ago.

Suffice to say, this period of my life has taught me some interesting realizations aswell, but if there were one i could mention now it would be - keep creating. Wherever your focus, whatever area of your life that makes you happy, create the life you want now and never take those dear ones for granted. I've been creating like a hellion these past few weeks and the inspiration that has bloomed has been oh so rewarding.

kids in the capital - go with the flo

Thanks to Kids in the Capital for blogging about our kids (and adult) friendly glassblowing workshops and drop-in activities. This post from May, highlights the same activities we take part in weekly at the shop with families, students and yes - kids!

'Blow your own ornament' is a great drop-in activity or party event for kids AND adults who want the smallest taste of the glassblowing tradition. You pick the colours, you blow the air and you keep your beautiful creation and an exhilarating experience for only $25 a ball! Great early christmas presents for loved ones! Call in advance for day drop-ins or to book a group party! floglassblowing@gmail.com 613.695.3563

who's wants some more?

An announcement to all our recent summer students!

First let us congratulate and thank you all! We've had such a fun summer teaching through the heat we hardly noticed the sweat trickling off our noses.

For students who have been patiently waiting for a follow up class, as promised, we're offering an intermediate glassblowing course 'BUBBLE AND BEYOND' October 15th & 16th

In this course, students will follow the process of glassblowing to include more complex forms. In partners, you will learn to ‘punty up’ designing your own glass objects and executing them with the tools built over previous sessions.

For more information or to register please call 613.695.3563 or email floglassblowing@gmail.com

flo throws parties!!

flo's officially hosted our first bachelorette party!
Congratulations Julianna and an extra big thank you
to the brave ladies who came out last Saturday and faced the heat!

10 ladies signed up for 3 hours of play. Splitting in two groups,
some ladies made beads, some made paperweights!

What a fantastic group! Thanks for coming out and playing with fire ladies!

oh, and for remembering to sign the hood ;)

For more information about our creative glassblowing parties,
take a look at our party planning section of our website.
Or email floglassblowing@gmail.com

poptastic

Thursday August 24th flo participated with the Enriched Bread Artists in 'PoP That' a wild and expressionistic exhibit... one of which we chose to take quite literally, disobeying all normal rules in glass and installing burst and broken bubbles in an array to the ceiling.

The EBA artists are located right down the street from us
in a funky old bread factory.
Uta Riccius next to her work

Thanks to all those who were able to make it out, and a special thanks
to the EBA for welcoming us and for hosting such a great evening!

flo's fall glassblowing schedule!

Rest assured Ottawa, there are many glassblowing classes to be had this coming fall at FLO!

1 Day - Beginners Glassblowing - Play w Fire - Saturday 10am-5pm - $175

• september 17th
• october 8th
• november 5th

Full Weekend - Beginners Glassblowing - Beginners Bubble - Sat/Sun 10am-5pm - $325

• September 24th/25th
• October 22/23rd
• November 19/20

Intermediate Glassblowing Part 2 - Bubble and Beyond - Sat/Sund 10am-5pm $325

• To be held in October, exact weekend date to be confirmed. Pls enquire.

Don't forget! If you have a party of 3 or more, we can book group classes catered to your timelines. email floglassblowing@gmail.com to register or with any questions at all!