Jim and Julie Vermeer
www.vermeerglassart.com
Starting about 10 years ago, fusing art glass provides us with the freedom to experiment and manipulate glass by color, texture, shape, and how a piece will be used, be it a functional serving plate, platter, bowl or a decorative piece of art. There are infinite possibilities when fusing with art glass that can be very exciting and challenging.

Magic is the only way to describe what it's like for us to fuse art glass.  When a glass piece goes into the kiln for firing, its appearance is how it was assembled.  But, after firing and opening the kiln, the kiln gods have given a gift which may or may not bring forth an 'Ahhhh!'

We take great pride in our handmade fused art glass and we enjoy the creative process involved. 


Art Ciccotti
www.ciccottiartglass.com
Each one of my pieces is a one of a kind creation.  I work with Venetian glass working techniques primarily on my larger pieces.

I grew up in Southern California.  After moving to Iowa I learned to blow glass.  So I've been blowing glass ~28 years.  I enjoy designing new pieces each year. I would have to say glass blowing is my passion.

Lori Murga
www.justbeadiful.com
As an artist, you get asked a lot "how did you become an artist?"  I've known my whole life that I loved art but didn't have the opportunity to pursue it professionally until I was an adult.  I've dabbled in most mediums but became passionate about glass.  I've been fortunate to have been published in Better Homes & Gardens 3 times and share my passion with visitors at the Iowa State Fair every year.  My love of melting glass has moved beyond lampworking and bead making to fusing and wire wrapping.  I enjoy teaching private classes and sharing my knowledge of glass with others.  Waking up in the morning and opening the kiln from the night before is like Christmas morning every day.

Deb Casey
My name is Deborah Casey, but you can call me Deb. The love of stained glass windows has lead me to a craft that I have been developing for over 30 years. Glass reminds me of the sparkling rivers and streams I grew up around in the river valley of Lehigh, Iowa.  My fascination of glass and the dance that light plays on every piece of glass throughout the day has always inspired me to create the best color and texture combinations.

 Windows and Webs is the name of my business located on the north side of the city square in Rockwell City, Iowa.  My studio and small but quaint showroom includes jewelry boxes, picture frames, window panels, business card holders, sun catchers, candle shelters, clocks, and hanging vases all made out of cut and/or beveled glass.  Visit me at 418 Main Street in Rockwell City, Iowa or look me up on Face Book.