My journey into glass work started almost 30 years ago. I was always "crafty" and always admired stained glass.  I became so curious that I sought out a teacher.  By happenstance, I came to know a wonderful and talented teacher who taught me the traditional Tiffany method of creating stained glass. Tiffany's incredible creations were created by wrapping each individual piece of glass was wrapped in copper foil,  Then after the piece is cut and wrapped it is soldered in place, The process is lengthy and exacting and if all goes well, at the end the finished piece will last for years and provide a source of pride and beauty in your life.

Stained glass is a hobby that both my husband and  I enjoy.  With my husband's exacting glass cutting skills and my design, layout and color talents we have created many pieces for friends, family, and customers.

When I began working with clay I purchased a kiln that could fire both ceramics and glass so that I could also explore fused glass.  Fused glass is similar in process to stained glass, but instead of soldering the piece, it is fired in a kiln where the layers of glass fuse to become one.

Whether you are interested in stained glass or fused glass, learning to cut glass will be part of your hobby.  Once you are comfortable cutting glass the rest becomes "easy."

At Big Dog Pots we offer introductory classes to fused glass for students of all ages.  Class projects are created with the skill level of students in mind and change seasonally.  

Call the Studio to get more information on fused glass at Big Dog Pots or to schedule a party, event or private session (540) 364-2834.

​Here at  Big Dog Pots Pottery  we are beginning January with a big step forward.  Life at the Studio is beginning to get back into a smooth rhythm after the frenetic pace of the Christmas Holidays.  We are thankful for all of our local patrons, and for our online patrons for keeping  Big Dog Pots  in your thoughts for your unique gift giving needs. 

As we round out our second year in our Main Street location and look beyond we have made some changes and some additions to our offerings. Many of you may recall that the driving force for creating this Studio was to create more space, have ability to offer classes, work with groups, and offer the local community the unique opportunity to have access to a working art Studio.  We feel as though we have accomplished all of these goals and now we find that as the business has developed it has taken on a life and direction of its own.  

Right from the start, patrons wanted to have access to Paint Your Own Pottery and in response to demand we devoted a portion of the Studio for this wonderful and creative process.  We have expanded our Paint Your Own Pottery offerings and are now also offering Parties and Events. 

Our Paint Your Own Pottery parties and events have been quite popular and we suggest that you contact the Studio to schedule your event or party as available dates do tend to book in advance.

New for 2016 we will be offering monthly WINE & DESIGN events. Our hope here is to offer and evening of fun, creativity, and relaxation in a variety of the mediums that we work with in the Studio.  Here is a sneak peak into what is coming over the next few months.

January - WINE & DESIGN- working with fused glass to create a snowflake/snowman themed plate.  (SOLD OUT)

February - WINE & DESIGN - exploring Paint Your Own Pottery with all pieces heart shaped.

VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL - we will be offering Try It Sessions on the Potter's Wheel on Saturday and Sunday February 13 & 14.

March - WINE & DESIGN - time to shake your tail feathers as we explore the art of painting on canvas with a bright and cheerful tulip themed piece.

We are excited about 2016 and we are looking forward to all that is to come.  Stop in the Studio to see our new pieces, or to talk with us about one of our upcoming events!