GLASS CLASSES/WORKSHOPS NOW AVAILABLE. PRIVATE LESSONS, OR SMALL GROUP.
Cave Creek Arizona.
RESERVATIONS OR 480-329-3880
Master Glass Artist
Peggy Pettigrew Stewart’s award winning glass art has been featured in museums, exhibitions and galleries worldwide. Her fascination and unique journey in glass began 21 years ago, after battling cancer, and recently ( & major brain surgery in 2015.) With a technical background she has been able to develop new techniques, processes with glass. With her technical knowledge she has helped manufacturers develop new materials,tools and equipment. She is one of the early pioneers working with Float glass. Considered a master at fusing, casting, kiln sculpting, & sandcarving. She has studied extensively coldworking, sandblasting & sandcarving in addition to fusing. She combines multiple processes to create her unique glass art. She is one of just a few U.S. instructors to teach the Verre’ Eglomise ™ glass technique. Ms. Stewart attended the famed Pilchuck International Glass School and Academe' Taller in Spain. She has studied & worked with many masters of glass. She had the honor of working Team Chihuly during installation of the Dale Chihuly exhibit in Phoenix Arizona. Her work is held in museums and private collections worldwide.
Her glass is bent to release prismatic color, and is evident in all of her glass works, ranging from human face-to-glass expressions to individually themed bowls formed by kiln forming, kiln casting, sculpting, sandblasting & carving, coloring and use of exotic metals.
Ms. Stewart gives voice to the human spirit through her glass sculpturing of “Heroes of Woodstock” ™, a growing collection featuring the faces of great musicians from the Woodstock festival that defined a generation almost half a century past. She continues her decades-long fascination and experimentation with translucence and transparency, with color and light.
“Legends Of Rock” The musicians of the Woodstock & Summer Of Love concerts. Life cast and created in Glass Storyteller sculptures. Featuring members of Jefferson Airplane / Starship, Big Brother & The Holding Company (with Janis Joplin), Santana, Hot Tuna, Grateful Dead, Beautiful Day, Country Joe & The Fish, Youngbloods, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Moby Grape, Steve Miller Band, Cold Blood, Tower Of Power, and more.
“Rivers To The Ocean” A series of water / ocean inspired glass sculptures created in the Verre’ Eglomise (™) technique. A 400 year old process. Kiln forming / sculpting / casting, with deep intaglio (reverse) Sandcarving, hand painted & stained, with precious metal inlay and overlay.
“Hopi series” A series of glass face sculptures / storyteller pieces depicting images of the Hopi Tribe of Northern Arizona.
FEATURING THE GLASS ART OF
PEGGY PETTIGREW STEWART
Fine art handcrafted & signed glass
Glass sculptures
Collectible handmade glass
Custom glass art & design
Handcrafted Glass Art furniture
Glass jewelry & handmade glass gifts
4/01/20-4/02/20 , 4/3-4/4/20 GlassCraft Expo, Las Vegas
POSTPONED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS - new dates TBA
PRIVATE, OR SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE.
VERRE’ EGLOMISE™ GLASS WORKSHOP
CLASS DESCRIPTION: ALL NEW!
Looking for something different & beautiful! Each student will learn a unique technique and process to create stunning glass art. The process can be combined with fusing, slumping or flat glass. It can be used to create a variety of glass creations (sculptural to functional). This includes large bowls, vessels, sculpture, tables, furniture, sinks as well as small art, décor & even jewelry. This process can be used on ANY type of glass .
Two day workshop with Peggy Pettigrew Stewart at Desert Glasshopper Studio, Carefree AZ (USA) $500 for the two day workshop, optional 3rd day for shop time (no charge)
(If 2 or more attend together $50 discount will be applied)
ALL Materials included
Class limited to 3 persons (private lessons available)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Peggy Pettigrew Stewart instructor, Desert Glasshopper Studio
2 day workshop - Class size limited to 5, private classes available
10am-5pm each day, lunch & beverages included
Special discounted rates at local beautiful resorts in Carefree & Cave Creek AZ
Lots of activities in the area: Golf, shopping, dining, hiking, biking, motorcycling,
CLASS DESCRIPTION: ALL NEW!
Looking for something different & beautiful! Each student will learn a unique technique and process to create stunning glass art. The process can be combined with fusing, slumping or flat glass. It can be used to create a variety of glass creations (sculptural to functional). This includes large bowls, vessels, sculpture, tables, furniture, sinks as well as small art, décor & even jewelry. This process can be used on ANY type of glass .
This process includes kiln forming / sculpting the glass by making your own mold & large bowl. Then each person will learn sandblasting & sandcarving, combined with the beautiful technique of working Intaglio (reverse). Students will learn the process of intaglio/reverse glass painting combined with overlay of exotic metals such as copper, gold or silver. Then creating negative space. The class is suitable for all, from beginners to professional level glass artists. Learn to make your own unique molds for any glass. Pieces will be ready to take home.
Each student will take home a beautiful & completed large glass piece created in the class. The piece will be very thick float glass vessel or bowl (1/2” thick) and 12” in diameter. Other sizes available in class. In addition, each student will make a 4” crystal square. The completed piece can be used to create a beautiful bowl. We will be working with thick float glass. This is a technique that will change the student’s glass art forever. Students will return home with skills, knowledge, materials and the ability to continue using this unique technique. The process allows for students to create beautiful art immediately.
CLASS IS SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS AND EXPERIENCE (from beginning to professional)
STUDENTS SHOUD BRING:
Notebook, pen & paper, black sharpie pen
Apron or old shirt
Design ideas that will fit inside a 12” circle
MATERIALS:
Includes all glass, tools, paint, metals, resist, and misc. items required to complete the class.
Available for private or group workshops, programs, classes, exhibitions, demonstrations, special events. Can travel local, national or international
AS OF 6/1/18 the new studio in Carefree will be open. Tuesday - Saturday, Sundays and Mondays by appointment OR if there is a special event in the town taking place.
STUDIO & EQUIPMENT RENTAL TIME Now available
Call for rates and to schedule time.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES OFFERED:
We opened a new studio in July 2018. Located at the corner of Ho & Hum roads in downtown Carefree. A beautiful full range glass studio, Gallery, glass supplies, studio rental (includes all equipment, tools).
GLASS GALLERY
Featuring fine art glass & sculpture created by Master glass artist PEGGY PETTIGREW STEWART. In addition to fine art & sculpture, the gallery offers Jewelry, furniture, glass tableware & glasses and more. Glass commissions welcome. Architectural design and glass creation.