A big thank you to Great Aunt Kathy! Her and Ray watched Samantha on Saturday so Josh and I could have some kid free fun. We had a class scheduled to blow glass at the "new" glass studio in Tigard. We had done a glass fusion class there a few months back and did not enjoy the experience, but knew this was something we really wanted to do and got a great deal where it was free for one of us. Josh surprised me a few years ago with a glass blowing deal at the coast where I did it for the first time and loved it. This time we both got to try it. Our instructor, Jeff, was great and really helpful at explaining everything, helping out, but not being too hands on. We really got to do most of it ourselves with his guidance. We made one float for our house and one for my dad and step-mom since they gave us a gift card last fall. I created the one for our house since the other one had more intricate steps with the colors which included the use of a blow torch. Josh got to use the torch and I was just fine not doing so on mine! Just 3 days later we picked up our pieces and go to see what we created. They look so different when you're making them since they're being created at a range of 900-2400 degrees... when the glass cools its almost a completely different color. We love them both!
After the class we headed out for a drink at Thirsty Lion and then off to dinner before heading back to find Samantha cuddling with Kathy. She was worn out from her day at the Orlaske home with their gator and dog she slept in Sunday morning, and mom and dad enjoyed the extra quiet!
Finished Projects (The pictures aren't the best and don't do them justice!)
The one Josh made, mostly yellow with some metallic and greens
The one I made, shocking blues and little greens
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