November Challenge

November Challenge:
The theme for the CGGE’s November Challenge is “Thankful For….”
As the title implies, this is a good time of year for all of us to think of the things in our lives that we are thankful for -- our families, our health, our freedoms, and so much more.
Each person’s blessings are as diverse as their individuality. Therefore, we encourage you to pause, observe and reflect on the things that bring you joy, serenity and happiness.
Visualize in your mind a work of art that encompasses those feelings. Now head for the studio and create your inspired entry for this month's CGGE Challenge using the theme "Thankful for....".

The contest begins November 1 and ends promptly at midnight EST November 25th.
Each member may submit one entry only in stained, fused, lamp-worked or mosaic glass.
The entry must be listed in your Etsy shop.
All entries are to be posted to the CGGE Challenge Group site on Flickr.
Voting will be open to all and the winner of the challenge will be featured on our CGGE Home Page.

So CGGE artists, put your thinking caps on again this month and let the world know what you’re especially thankful for in you life.

Congratulations go to Stacey of JS Glass Art for her plate titled, “Black Oak Leaves”.

What a wonderful selection of contest entries! We definitely have great talent and creativity in the CGGE group. Thanks to everyone who participated in this month’s challenge.

Congratulations go to Stacey of JS Glass Art for her plate titled, “Black Oak Leaves”.

Stacey has been working with glass for 10 years. She initially became interested in stained glass. Then, she transitioned into fused glass. Stacey plans to eventually tackle torch work skills as well.

Her winning entry was inspired by the Black Oak tree that is native to California. As one of the few trees in the region that changes colors in the fall, Stacey was inspired to duplicate its beauty in her glass plate.

As a proud member of CGGE, Stacey loves being a part of our glass group where ideas are shared freely and there is always help with glass working techniques.

You can find more of Stacey’s creative glass work at her Etsy shop: http://www.jsglassart.etsy.com/.

October Challenge Entries - "Fall Colors"

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Maple Leaf

Ohana Glass Designs














Fall Reds

Art Glass by Yvonne











Autumn Tree

Island Girl Glass














Pink and Yellow Fish for Fall

Glass Bead










Autumn Pumpkin

Desert Rose Art Glass









Black Oak Leaves

JS Glass Art









Fire Opal

Art de Fleur












Falling Leaf

Designs by Christine









Magnificent Wonder

CC Valenzo







Fall Inspired

Art Glass Fusion










Lily River

Three Stix










Autumn Leaf

Mouchette













Fall Sprinkles 'n Dots

Glass Magic

October Challenge

Fall Colors
It’s that time of year when Nature is abounding with colors so glorious that you can’t help but be inspired! What does autumn look like in your part of the world? Whether you experience the changing of the leaves, the fading of grassy lawns, thunder storms and showers or early evening sunsets – there is Fall colors to be found everywhere.
The contest begins October 1st and ends promptly at 11:59 PM EST on October 25th. Each member may submit one entry only in stained, fused, lampworked or mosaic glass. The entry must be listed in your Etsy shop. All entries are to be posted to the CGGE Challenge Group site on Flickr.
Voting will be open to all Etsy members and the winner of the challenge will be featured on our CGGE Home Page.
Good luck to all of you who enter the challenge!

September Challenge Winner

September's Challenge Winner:

The CGGE is thrilled to announce that the winner of September's challenge is Dawn of First Light Glass. We asked for entries on the topic of School Days, and her pendant entitled "Homework vs TV" was inspired by Dawn's own experiences with her children as they start back at school after the long summer break. Dawn said "As a mother of three children, aged 12, 10 and 8, my piece sums up the daily afternoon battle. It's such a feeling of relief each evening when the books are put away and we can relax and enjoy family time together"
Dawn has been working with glass medium since 2003, having always painted and enjoyed being creative, she took up stained glass when she found a class on offer with her local church. Several years ago she learned fusing, and soon had a kiln and home studio set up. You can see from her shop that she has many fans and a great output of work.
She told us that her favorite piece in her shop right now is her lime and cobalt blue geometric plate, with the great colours and the contrast between the transparent and opaque glass.
You can see it here...http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11643044
As with most crafters with a busy home life she is not yet ready for the Christmas rush. "I have my designs planned out but need more time in my studio to get my designs in the kiln. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, I will now make studio time a priority.", she told us.
We hear you, Dawn!!

September Challenge Entries - "School Days"

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Good Day Sunshine

Talented Lady












Fractured

Art de Fleur











Carnelian Collage Pendant

Nanette Bevan









Back to School Plaid


Paper 'N' Clay









Little Red School House

A1 Debs Glass









Marvin the Mummy

Island Girl












Fall Colors Barrette

Designs by Christine









Homework vs. TV

First Light Glass












Reward Star Earrings

Dichroic Dazzle











An Apple for the Teacher


Makena Lei Creations














Dance Mom

Art Glass by Yvonne

September Challenge

September already, and children are going back to school. The end of the summer holidays are bringing a return to routine.

What does this period of time mean to you? Stocking up on new stationery? New school clothes? A change of diet, from salads to stews? A return to the school run?

Whatever you associate with this time of year can provide inspiration for your art. Get your thinking caps on and create some wonderful glasswork for this month's CGGE challenge – “School Days”.

The contest begins September 1st and ends promptly at 11:59 PM EST on September 25th.
Each member may submit one entry only in stained, fused, lampworked or mosaic glass.
The entry must be listed in your Etsy shop.
All entries are to be posted to the CGGE Challenge Group site on Flickr.

Voting will be open to all Etsy members and the winner of the challenge will be featured on our CGGE Home Page.

Good luck to all of you who enter the challenge!


August Challenge Winner:

This was a great challenge!
Every entry was skillfully made and showed a lot of inspiration.

Congratulations go to Nancy of Smokeylady54 for her winning entry, “Dino Eggs”, a beautiful beaded necklace.

Nancy creates wonderful fused glass and lampwork beads. She also has a great eye for color combinations as you can see just by looking at her Etsy shop. She makes lovely earrings, necklaces, fused plates and pendants. Nancy is also a regular poster on the CGGE forums.
She always has useful and helpful tips as well as witty posts to brighten up anyone’s day.

You can find more of Nancy’s creative glass work at her Etsy shop: http://www.smokeylady54.etsy.com/.