Join Robert Mickelsen on his journey through the ever-evolving world of fine flameworking! In this interview we discuss his entrance into the functional glass world, and the fabulous collaborations that followed.

Glasscaster with Robert Mickelsen

Aug 2nd, 2019 32m 37s

The Unsinkable Lisa Vogt

May 17th, 2019 24m 45s

I'd always wanted to interview Lisa Vogt...she was the first artist I knew who made glass sinks, which were high on my bucket list at the time. She's been working glass since 1988, has published 14 books and numerous articles. Her work has been

Bert Cohen's Marvelous Art Glass Marbles

Nov 4th, 2018 23m 38s

I was lucky enough to interview Bert Cohen, known to the world as Marble Bert, by phone back in 2011 for a magazine article. Bert believed it was way better for kids to shoot marbles than drugs or each other! He collected hundreds of thousands

Fusing Musings with Richard La Londe

May 31st, 2018 41m 53s

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane with glass fusing artist Richard La Londe. You'll delight in hearing how fusing has transformed since the early days. Reminisce about kilns with no digital controls and shoot-from-the-hip firing schedu

Shatter Some Glass with Tony Glander

Jun 17th, 2017 41m 34s

If you've ever wanted to throw caution to the wind and shatter your glass before you play with it, you've come to the right place! Tony Glander loves breaking tempered glass and reassembling it, then popping it into his kiln for transformation.

Old World Sparkle!

May 12th, 2017 44m 26s

If you've ever wondered how traditional old-world ornaments were made, here's how! Michael Haberland, a third generation ornament artist from Lauscha, Germany, shares the entire process with you. In addition to finding out how traditional Europ

Everyone Needs Video to Promote Their Business!

May 14th, 2015 40s

Looking for the greatest, fastest way to promote your business? Listen to Professor Hans von Puppet and contact us to produce a reasonably priced promo for your website!

The Many Faces of Peggy Pettigrew Stewart

Apr 23rd, 2014 49m 25s

Join Glasscaster as we share an exciting look into the world of Peggy Pettigrew Stewart. Her work with fused glass, kiln casting and Verre Eglomise has brought the world some phenomenal glass art. We discuss at length her current project castin

Glasscaster Celebrates Edith Franklin

Feb 9th, 2014 27m 45s

Edith Franklin was one of the lucky few to participate in the legendary 1962 glass workshop with Harvey Littleton. This momentous occassion heralded the beginning of the Studio Glass Movement. In this interview Franklin shares her memories o

There and Back with Milon Townsend

Apr 10th, 2013 48m 16s

Travel from Paris to Pakistan with glass artist Milon Townsend! Hear about his early adventures with fire and glass, and how how path led from flameworking to casting and back. Enjoy thoughtful discussions about teaching, webinars, and intellec

The Great Santini!

Mar 20th, 2013 39m 46s

You're going to love this interview with the Great Santini! One of the most talented transplanted Italians to grace American shores, Emilio's comedic antics will have you rolling in the aisles! You'll learn about life, love and the pursuit of h

Glasscaster with Tom Philabaum

Jan 14th, 2013 40m

If you don't know Tom Philabaum, you should! And here's your chance! This is an artist who's life story reads like an adventure novel….He studied with Harvey Littleton, has worked with Dale Chihuly, and has created immense public installations,

Memories of Fairglade

Aug 15th, 2012 27m 27s

As so many parents and children get ready for “Back to School” and anticipate the excitement of a fresh start and a new school year, I wanted to share some memories of Fairglade, my all-time favorite school. This alternative educational enviro

Behind the Iron Curtain with Fred Birkhill

Jun 24th, 2012 42m

Join us on a trip down memory lane as Fred shares his wacky and perilous journey behind the Iron Curtain. Obsessed by the glass of Lauscha, no regime could keep this passionate artist away. Home to some of the most complex glass techniques in t

Flower Power- Flameworked Flowers with Margaret Neher

Mar 28th, 2012 37m 35s

Margaret Neher fashions fabulous flameworked flowers using borosilicate glass. Influenced and inspired by the Blaschka glass flowers, her attention to detail allows her to create spectacularly lifelike work. Textures and patterns are her const

Playtime with Deb Carlson

Mar 25th, 2012 25m 27s

Join your host, Marcie Davis, and Deborah Carlson, as they explore ways of getting in touch with your inner artist. By getting ego out of the way and reconnecting with the spirit of play, you can find your creative center. Playtime with Deb giv

The Care and Feeding of Seahorses and Silver Colors, with Kimberly Affleck

Dec 3rd, 2011 27m 47s

Join us for an under-the-sea sojourn with Kimberly Affleck! Her seahorses are delightful and unique. She shares how they came to be and her journey of discovery through glass. You'll also great technical advice on how to work soft glass silver

The Invasion of the Italian Stallions/Part2/Lucio Bubacco and Emilio Santini

Jun 24th, 2011 41m 15s

Get a rare glimpse into the boyhood memories of Lucio Bubacco and Emilio Santini. Friends since birth, they share some of the hilarity of growing up together in Murano, Italy. Join us as two of the world's foremost flamework artists share their

The Invasion of the Italian Stallions/ Part 1/ Cesare Toffolo

Mar 3rd, 2011 31m 1s

Join us for the first installment of "The Invasion of the Italian Stallions" featuring Cesare Toffolo. This Muranese Maestro shares his life, his work, and his innovations in glass. As a special bonus, we have a guest appearance by Emilio Santi

The Birth of the Studio Glass Movement Through The Eyes of Marvin Lipofsky

Jul 9th, 2010 55m 2s

Witness the birth of the Studio Glass Movement through the eyes of Marvin Lipofsky. As one of the students that participated in Harvey Littleton's first glassblowing class, he was present from the beginning. His work as a glass artist has taken

Build Your Dreams with Tim Macfarlane

May 19th, 2010 41m 58s

Build your dreams in glass! Engineer Tim Macfarlane shares a bit about the complexities of determining the stress, strain and structural strength of our favorite sparkly material. He brings architects' visions to life, an accomplishment tha

Paul Stankard: My Life So Far

Feb 26th, 2010 27m 24s

Paul Stankard's contributions in glass span more than four decades. You'll enjoy this candid and revealing interview with one of the world's foremost and well-loved paperweight makers. Find out about his thoughtful and provocative book, "No Gre

Love Your S'elf, A Hot Glass Tutorial

Jan 29th, 2010 19m 51s

Our first podcast tutorial! For a very long time I've considered the podcast potential for creating "enhanced tutorials." So here we go....Watch! Look! And Listen!Suzie Fitzwater shares how she constructs her S'elf. It's just the CUTEST little

A Fireside Chat with Shane Fero

Dec 19th, 2009 34m 39s

Shane shares his personal history, cultural influences, & artistic evolution as one of the foremost American flamework artists. Follow his path from its early beginnings at Santa's Workshop & Cypress Gardens, through his trailblazing career as