Glass art includes the creation of stained glass and the making of glass shapes through glass blowing as well as other techniques, some involving a kiln.
Recommended Resources
American Cut Glass Association
The American Cut Glass Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to those in this art industry. The site has information on how to join the organization. You can also purchase reproduction catalogs to help you create cut glass works from the site.
http://www.cutglass.org
Provides a how to guide for creating stained glass craft, including a step-by-step how to guide to select and cut glass, solder, etc.
http://art-of-stained-glass.com/
East Carolina University's Glassblowing Services
Offers an illustrated tutorial on glassblowing; information on equipment, materials, tools, and terminology; data and tables of volumes, including pressure conversions, physical properties, and other topics. Has a section on designing a shop which includes special tips, and has "recipes" for making glass. From East Carolina University, North Carolina.
http://www.ecu.edu/glassblowing/
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the glass blowing studio offers custom glasswork, fabrication, and repairs, including online shopping capabilities. The studio address, a map showing its location, and contacts are posted, along with a schedule, information, and online registration for a variety of classes, camps, workshops, and other activities. Studio rental policies and fees are posted, and a glass-blowing glossary is included. Vouchers and gift cards may be purchased online.
https://www.eastfallsglass.com/
International Guild of Glass Artists
The International Guild of Glass Artists is a non-profit association for those who work with glass as a craft and art medium. Offers tips and techniques, publishes "Common Ground Glass", a quarterly newsletter packed with technical information, includes member details.
http://www.igga.org/
The Museum of Glass is a a contemporary art museum dedicated to art works made with glass. You can find about how glass art is made from this site. One can also find information about the museum's educational programs from this site. You can also find information on the museum's exhibitions here.
http://museumofglass.org/
Illustrated articles from Stained Glass Magazine. Includes information on the Stained Glass Association of America, including membership requirements, convention schedule, and a list of scholarships available from the Stained Glass School.
http://www.stainedglass.org/
