Avanti Glass on Salt Spring Island

April 2008 Avanti News

Coming Up Soon! My new Beadmaking DVD will be on the market within two months...... email me and I'll put you on the launch announcement list!

New on this site: On the Guests page, you can click on a flip-book Portfolio.

There are lots of new things coming up at the studio in 2008: more dvd's, more new jewellery, and a good selection of loose beads should be available by the first of May.

Don't forget to check out AvantiShops.com too. Here's the deal for anyone visiting the studio: You get a card with a 10% off coupon on it, valid for your first order from AvantiShops. The coupon code is WELCOME. So because visiting my portfolio site is kind of like visiting the studio, there you go! A coupon for you!

And here's my newest venture:

Your Online Guide to Salt Spring Island

http://www.saltspringvisitor.com

Enjoy your visit!

Valla

Glass Lace Vase, 2005

More changes for 2008: the demand for glass tiles in small lots was increasing to the point where I had to make a decision... either stick with large commissions only, or make accent tiles. I decided to focus on making small lots of accent tiles, and they will be available on Avanti Shops. This gives me a great deal of creative freedom, and clients will be able to use these integrated with other forms of tile, to make their space absolutely unique.

I want to spend more time with my new "baby"..... the bigger torch that I bought last fall. New equipment always spurs creativity, and I will now be able to create larger sculptures on the torch.

Casting has not gone by the wayside..... this year I'll be making molds of my most-requested pieces, two of the crystal vessels. This will allow me to recreate these pieces in different colors..... it's all so exciting!