Shop Local, Shop Small, Shop Unique!
I am feeling grateful as I prepare to enter into the holiday season. I love making art, and I appreciate that so many of you choose to do your holiday shopping at a small local business like Joy of Glass.
The next opportunity to come visit Joy of Glass is a small show — I will be at the Chevy Chase Farmers Market at Lafayette School this Saturday the 29th. Come between 9 and 1 to 5701 Broad Branch St NW DC. I will have jewelry and glass art.
After that, I enter the big time, first at the McLean Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival on December 5, 6 and 7. The show is at the McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA. Find me in Booth 21 on the first floor.
Starting on December 8th, I will settle in at the Downtown Holiday Market on F St NW DC. I will be at the Holiday Market every day through December 23rd. The Market is in front of the Portrait Gallery and, conveniently, right next to the Verizon Center metro station. Hours are Monday through Thursday noon to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 to 9 PM, and Sunday 11 to 8 PM. This is a very fun market, with live music, cocktails and the best hot chocolate in the universe. And, of course, the gifts — from artisanal spices to clothing to Joy of Glass’ unique fine jewelry and glass art.
New Jewelry
Consider Giving a Gift of Experience
If you are looking for a gift for someone who doesn’t need a “thing”, they might enjoy a fun experience — a 3-hour glass making workshop! You can gift them a jewelry or plate workshop, or join in yourself for a shared experience. And if you have 4-6 people, I will create a workshop just for your group, scheduled at your convenience.
Workshops Dates: click links to sign up
Glass Jewelry Workshop: Glass Plate Workshops:
January 17th 1-4 January 18th 1-4
January 31st 1-4 February 1st 1-4
New Wall Art
I wish you all a warm and tasty Thanksgiving filled with gratitude!
Art Heals
In times of turbulence, art might seem frivolous or unimportant compared with the weighty issues that are consuming the headlines and squeezing our hearts. But I find that art keeps me grounded and helps me express my values and find joy in a fraught world. And research shows that making art has healing effects on both emotional and physical health — which reinforces my own experience.
My art can’t change the world, but I try to do something that helps, however small. I’ve created a fundraiser for the local food bank and am also offering a free slot in each of my 4 glass workshops in November to folks who have been furloughed and are not being paid. See below!
Food Bank Fundraiser
I am doing a fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank. I designed earrings in the shape of the District of Columbia, with 51 cut out, representing the aspiration that DC could become the 51st state! I’m selling the earrings for $40, of which I’m donating $20 to the food bank.
Glass Jewelry and Plate Workshops
Create your own art in a fun afternoon of glassmaking!
If you are furloughed and not being paid, email me at harrigan@joyofglass.com to sign up for a free workshop slot!
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Jewelry Workshop November 1st 1-4
Jewelry Workshop November 15th 1-4
Have fun and make beautiful jewelry! Learn to cut glass and fashion a pendant, set of earrings, ring and/or bracelet. Choose from many colors and types of glass, including brilliant dichroic and iridescent, to make a jewelry set to wear or to gift. Let your creativity bloom in my bright 3rd floor studio. $125 includes everything.
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Make a plate or 2 suncatchers. Learn how glass behaves, learn to cut glass, and make a square or round plate, bowl or window piece. Use the many colors and types of glass available to make a beautiful piece to cherish or gift. $125 includes everything.
New Work
November Shows
November is full of smaller shows, easy and fun!
November 9th 12-4, 5th Annual Kaul Me a Holiday Market, Bannockburn Bethesda
November 16th, Women’s Club of Chevy Chase Artisan Market, 11-5. 7931 Connecticut Ave, free parking in the back.
November 23rd Temple Sinai Holiday Mart, 9 - 3 at 3100 Military Road NW DC.
November 29th, Chevy Chase Farmers Market, 9-1. Lafayette School 5701 Broad Branch Road NW DC
December Shows are Coming, and they are Not Small!
December 6-8, McLean Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave McLean VA. Friday 10-7, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4
December 9-23, Downtown Holiday Market, F St between 7th and 9th Streets NW (in front of the Portrait Gallery). Monday - Thursday 12-8, Friday and Saturday 11-9, Sunday 11-8.
It’s October and Fall Shows Are in Full Swing!
It was a quiet summer of gardening and visiting friends — and of course, making new art in the studio. Now, it’s GO time, and the shows are here!
Next show on October 4th is Art on the Avenue, in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, 10 - 6. Find me in Booth W211.
October 11-12 is the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival in Crozet VA, near Charlottsville, 10-5 both days.
October 18-19: My Favorite Show of the Fall: the Ch/Art Art Walk!
Visit 37 homes and see the work of 87 local artists! Noon to 5 on October 18-19th. Click on the image above to see the map of all the sites and artists. This is a lovely opportunity to visit with neighbors and meet local artists you didn’t even know about!
I am at stop 36, along with my husband landscape photographer Mark Leatherman.
Workshops
Don’t just buy glass art and jewelry from me — make your own! (I mean, DO buy from me, but don’t stop there!) In my Jewelry Workshop, you will make 2 pieces of jewelry, choosing between earrings, pendant, ring bracelet and brooch. In my Plate Workshops you will make a round or square plate or 2 sun catchers. In both workshops you will learn the many types of glass, how it behaves and melts, and how to cut and shape it.
Jewelry Workshops:
November 1
November 15
Plate Workshops:
November 2nd
November 22nd