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2025
All glass is not created Equal… & Trinket Dish project
Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL)
September 5th, 1pm to 3pm
Lonestar College, Montgomery Campus, 3200 College Park, Conroe, TX 77384
Did you know that all glass is not created equal? Afterwards you will be able to dazzle your friends with a little extra glass knowledge than you had before. After the presentation you will be set free with your new knowledge to create a 4” round trinket dish.
All materials and tools are supplied as a community service.
*NOTE you must be a member of the ALL program at Lonestar College to register for this class.
Seasonal Trees Workshop - Facebook link for more info
September 13th, Saturday, at 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm - Eventbrite link
The Ardest Gallery, 25200 Grogans Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Step into the gallery and watch as four, small blank glass canvases bloom into a stunning seasonal narrative. Using vibrant glass pieces and textured crushed glass, you'll craft four distinct tree portraits—from spring's tender buds to autumn's fiery farewell. Each tile tells part of nature's eternal story, captured forever in glass.
Your artistic journey includes everything: premium glass tiles and decorative elements to bring your vision to life. While most embellishments are ready to place, you might discover special pieces that call for a bit of creative shaping—we'll provide safety gear and guide you through any glass cutting techniques.
Your creation will come to life in the kiln, then be available framed in a white or black 12" x 12" frame. Your completed masterpiece will be gallery-ready for pickup in approximately two weeks, though we're happy to arrange alternative collection times to suit your schedule.
The Texas Fine Craft Show – Booth 303
Mariott-The Woodlands Waterway
1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
September 26th, 5pm to 9pm, Sneak peek for people who purchased a CHEERS! ticket September 27th, 10am to 5pm and September 28th, 12pm to 5pm
Bayou City Art Festival - Memorial Park
October 10th, 11th and 12th, 10am to 6pm each day
Memorial Park-Picnic loop, Houston, TX
ARToberFest Galveston 2025
October 18th and 19th (Saturday 10am to 5pm & Sunday 10am to 4pm)
On Post Office Street, Galveston, TX
Christmas Trees Workshop - Facebook link for more info
October 24th, Friday 5pm to 7pm - Eventbrite link
The Ardest Gallery, 25200 Grogans Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Join us and make the beginnings of your own holiday glass forest. In this class we will make three (3) Christmas trees, two small and one medium. All materials and tools are supplied, including the birch base. You will have the option of choosing your tree, flocked (white) or green and all of the trimmings. While most embellishments are ready to place, you might discover special pieces that call for a bit of creative shaping—we'll provide safety gear and guide you through any glass cutting techniques. The trees will be fired and ready for pick up at the gallery two weeks after the class. Other arrangements can be made if necessary.
All glass is not created equal… & Trinket Dish project
Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL)
October 31st, 1pm to 3pm
Lonestar College Park
20515 TX-249 South, Houston, TX 7770
Did you know that all glass is not created equal? After our presentation you will be able to dazzle your friends with a little extra glass knowledge than you had before.
After the presentation you will be set free with your new knowledge to create a 4” round trinket dish.
All materials and tools are supplied as a community service.
*NOTE you must be a member of the ALL program at Lonestar College to register for this class.
Ornaments - links to come
November 1st, Saturday, at 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm
The Ardest Gallery, 25200 Grogans Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Join us for a little holiday cheer and make your own Christmas tree ornaments. You will choose three (3) ornaments from a wide variety of styles.
All materials, tools and the firing are supplied. While most embellishments are ready to place, you might discover special pieces that call for a bit of creative shaping—we'll provide safety gear and guide you through any glass cutting techniques. The ornaments will be fired and ready for pick up at the gallery two weeks after the class. Other arrangements can be made if necessary.
Covington Three Rivers Art Festival – Booth #227
November 15th and 16th (Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm)
On North Columbia Street, Covington LA
Third Coast Clay and Friends Art Festival
December 6th & 7th (Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm)
8519 N. Main Street, Houston, TX 77022
PAST - 2025
First Saturday Art Market
The Lovers Market
540 W. 19th Street, Houston
February 1, 2025, 11am to 6pm
Framed Glass Heart Class for the Academy for Lifelong Learning
January 24, at 1pm to 3pm
Lonestar College, Montgomery Campus
Class participants select glass colors for their glass heart to be fired in the kiln and framed by the artist.
All materials and tools are supplied as a community service.
Empty Bowls Houston Benefitting the Houston Food Bank
March 22, Saturday, at 10am to 3pm
Empty Bowls Houston is a grassroots effort by artists and craftspeople in the Houston area and across the country
to feed the hungry in their communities. Mary has participated for several years and will be contributing
many glass bowls. For a minimum $25 donation, attendees have the pleasure of selecting a bowl from thousands
of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted made and donated bowls donated by Houston area artists, then receive a simple lunch.
Location: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at 4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmptyBowlsHouston
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emptybowls.hou/
Tie Dye Bowl Class
March 29, Saturday, at 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm
Let’s get groovy! Join us and make your own Tie Dye bowl or dish (approx. 8”).
You will choose the shape, colors and design of your piece from a wide variety of glass colors
to complete your glass bowl design. The finished design will be fired in a kiln by the artist,
packaged and delivered to the gallery within 2 weeks of the class date.
All materials and tools are supplied. NO experience needed. $65 per person. Class size limited to 8.
The Ardest Gallery
25200 Grogans Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
The remainder of the show and class schedule is currently a work in progress and will be added as it develops.