The Continuously Written Handbook  

The handbook of glass art is continuously written. There isn't

one true manual for artists to reference that answers all their questions.

This can make looking for the solutions a bit tricky. That's why at Glass Patterns Quarterly, we do our best to put together a thoughtful mix of glass tutorials flavored with the trends of today in order to add to the "continuously written handbook." After all, glass is not seen in a vacuum. It is influenced by its pairings with other mixed media and ever-changing lifestyles. That is why we work together and pool resources in the glass industry to encourage discovery and innovation. 

I am personally grateful to our generous contributing artist-authors who adorn the pages

of GPQ. They understand that in sharing their discoveries and information they not only

Sharing inspires others, but it doesn't stop there. It continues with many forms of

networking found at your local glass shop, trade organizations, conferences, and online

Webinars. We can imagine all of this sage information bottled up into the ultimate handbook.

We'd never have to leave our homes, but then what fun would that be?

We can do the next best thing, though, by booking flights for Las Vegas, Nevada, and

Upcoming Submission Deadlines

Summer 2013    Summertime and Nature, Seaside and Seascapes

Deadline              April 30, 2013

Mail Date              June 8, 2013