Dear Readers,
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
benefit their fellow artists, but that in giving they receive as well.
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
the Glass Craft and Bead Expo April 3-7, 2013. Check
www.glasscraftexpo.com,
then plan to attend the show, take classes, and submit your own work to the Gallery of Excellence. Glass Patterns Quarterly is happy to be a sponsor. Please stop by the GPQ booth. We'd love to meet you and hear your ideas.
Jump right in, use your strengths, and contribute your part. We are all writing the
book together.
Hoping to see you in Las Vegas,
Delynn Ellis
Upcoming Submission Deadlines
Spring 2013 Mail Date, March 7, 2013
Summer 2013 Summertime and Nature, Seaside and Seascapes
Deadline April 30, 2013
Mail Date June 8, 2013