I'm not worthy.....yet

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Originally uploaded by Delana Loevbak
Ah! The workshop with Lucio was....well....just absolutely wonderful....and eye opening! I am busy attempting the techniques he presented to us during the workshop but the one thing I came away with was a high regard not only for the execution of the craft but with the high quality of the final piece. Since taking the workshop I have been toiling in the studio to do justice to the forms that Lucio shared with us but it will be many hours and a great deal of glass before I feel comfortable sharing my meager pieces with the world outside my studio. On the other hand…I am saving my practice pieces and may even make an exhibition of the evolution involved in the creative learning process….meanwhile, I am gearing up for my open door in April….so check back to see what unfolds.


YouTube link of Lucio’s masterpiece

Higher Education

For some time now I have wanted to take a class with Lucio Bubacco. I thought I'd have to travel to Italy but, thanks to Miriam Steger of Facet Design I only have to drive 1 1/2 hours to the Netherlands to enjoy three days of his company and instruction. There is an added bonus....I get to meet up with other lampworkers. Some of my fellow workshop attendees are known friends of mine and others will be new acquaintances! This is the wonderful world of beadmakers! I have already packed my camera and I will have photos available on Flickr. Of course...as these things go...I will be riding on a high but exhausted by Sunday evening so do understand and have patience if the photos are not uploaded before Tuesday.

Spring has sprung...well almost.

Delana Loevbak

Back in the studio again and producing beads with lots of color and these little cuties. Question is...what to do with them. Suggestions.....??

Of course I've listed them on Etsy but I don't mind keeping them for myself. That's one of the joys of making things....you don't have to put a price on your creations if you don't want to.