Fused & kilnformed glass,Sandblasting, Sand carving,kiln casting, moldmaking & Verre' Eglomise(tm). In a friendly environment. Many top glass artists are active on this group.If you are serious about learning about warm & cold glass techniques (for new fusers to pro's) this is the place to be. Free glass & test products at times too.

Come and share your ideas,questions,pictures.This is the place for resources & answers,to share all our success & failures, ideas. This group has well known international glass artists, as well as new glass artists, friends of fused & kiln formed glass, and all the categories in between. Everyone here is welcome. Lots of resources, how to's,and "Possibility Thinking"

Anything IS possible! Here you will find the unique ways of making what you want, in glass (safely). Think outside the box,break the paradigm of glass.And learn great skills in the meantime. Share your friendships here too. Laugh, and when you break some glass, make jewelry! All are welcome. This is a friendly place, there are many roads to the same destination. This is just one of the roads, and is a great adventure at the same time.
You will find all kinds of glass experts here, to help with questions, and lots of friendly people to share.

We have experts from manufacturer's,suppliers,retailers and more to answer questions, and talk about their products. When possible we will provide discount coupons or free samples of glass and products. Discounts on Desert Glasshopper classes & workshops in AZ. Frequently we get to "test" new products and tools - so everyone here gets a chance to join in the fun

Desert Glasshopper Studio operates "Glass Academy" at both the Carefree & Flagstaff AZ studios. We bring in glass artists and teachers from around the globe,& offer unique warm & cold glass workshops. We have one of the best coldshops in the state. Postings of upcoming workshops will be placed here (and other notable events around the globe