Karen Ricker | Glass Daydreams
I have always had a creative spark that needs to be nurtured. For many years, that creativity was channeled through theatrical pursuits. I majored in Children’s Theater at UNH, where I performed, costumed shows, and created puppets. After getting a degree in Nursing, I continued my passion for theater through local community theater groups. Eventually juggling a full time job in healthcare and rehearsal schedules became a challenge, so I needed to find a new creative pursuit. A Groupon for an introductory glass fusing classes provided just the spark I needed. Hot glass was the element I was looking for. Since that initial class, I have honed my craft through classes at the Corning Museum of Glass studio. Through the studio, I have had the opportunity to study under internationally recognized glass artists.
I love creating in glass. Starting with a vision, I select, slice, and layer glass to create each piece. Once the glass is prepared, it goes into the kiln, where it is fired at temperatures from 1150 to 1650 degrees, depending on the results I am looking for. Several hours later, it emerges as a solid piece of glass to be polished and slumped and added to as needed to create the final product. It can sometimes take several trips to the kiln to bring my vision to life.
After a few prize winning entries to juried shows at Artists Corner & Gallery in West Acton, Massachusetts, I discovered I enjoyed the creative stimulation of creating glass based on a theme. That’s where you come in. Do you have a special corner in your house that needs just the right piece, or a special someone for whom only a unique gift will do? I would love to bring your vision to life. Let me know what you have in mind.
Karen’s website
I love creating in glass. Starting with a vision, I select, slice, and layer glass to create each piece. Once the glass is prepared, it goes into the kiln, where it is fired at temperatures from 1150 to 1650 degrees, depending on the results I am looking for. Several hours later, it emerges as a solid piece of glass to be polished and slumped and added to as needed to create the final product. It can sometimes take several trips to the kiln to bring my vision to life.
After a few prize winning entries to juried shows at Artists Corner & Gallery in West Acton, Massachusetts, I discovered I enjoyed the creative stimulation of creating glass based on a theme. That’s where you come in. Do you have a special corner in your house that needs just the right piece, or a special someone for whom only a unique gift will do? I would love to bring your vision to life. Let me know what you have in mind.
Karen’s website