LOUISVILLE, KY – Flame Run contemporary glass art studio and gallery is celebrating women glass artists with “Women in Glass,” an exhibit that features the work of nationally recognized artists and their local counterparts from June 1 through July 28.
“Flame Run wants to celebrate the growing number of women who are exploring the art of contemporary glass,” said Flame Run co-owner Susie Slabaugh.
“I love to see the sensitivities to emotion and passion in so many women’s glass art. I see an awesome reflection and celebration of the global interconnection of women”, Slabaugh said.
Stephanie Trenchard, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, will demonstrate sculpting and glass-casting techniques at 6 p.m. on June 1. And Laurel Hagner and Gallery Director Naomi Stuecker will offer a kiln casting workshop on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The exhibit also will include the work of several other local artists including Slabaugh, Naomi Stuecker, Devyn Baron, Amy Pender, Casey McMains, Tiffany Ackerman and Jeanne Joseph.
Women in Glass Artists
Stephanie Trenchard, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Karen Willenbrink-
Laurel Hagner, Salem, Oregon
Meredith Masser, Atlanta, Georgia
Louisville artists:
Susie Slabaugh White
Naomi Stuecker
Devyn Baron
Tiffany Ackerman
Casey McMains
Amy Pender
Jeanne Nelson
About Flame Run:
Flame Run™, Louisville’s largest contemporary glass art studio and gallery, is owned by Brook Forrest White, Jr., and Susie Slabaugh White. The renovated 12,500 square foot building at 828 East Market Street in Louisville’s East Market Street Arts District showcases contemporary and original glass creations. It also includes a working glass-blowing hot shop and offers classes for beginning glass artists. Hours are: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Log on to www.flamerun.com or call (502) 584-5353 for more information.
