Who is your favourite glass-craft guru?

Tommy 'G' in New York. Knowledge and enthusiasm

Most of us pros here are the guru's to the masses that pass through our doors on a daily basis. That said after 25 years of doing this, there's still alot to learn. I'm not shy about screwing up. I'm more interested in getting an answer than showing off what I know. There's no one answer to most of the questons posed here. We all have our own way of doing things that work for us. I have my specialty people that I seek out for questions I can't answer. Most of the areas of glasswork I stay away from, have an expert right here on this NG. This is a great resource, but only DeBrady fancies himself a guru.

As a hobbyist (one who never sells anything), I would say most of the regular posters here have been of enormous help over the years. It was mostly little tips here and there that have made it more fun. Norma

hotglass is more about inovation then doing the same old same old,

Oh I dunno...I've seen plenty of the same old same old hot glass stuff. There's so much of it out there now that I very seldom see anything anymore that impresses me.

Painting? Peter McGrain. Why? Look at "Shrimpers". Be sure to see the rest of his gallery.

Fusing? Too many to name so I won't even try. I'll name the ones who I've had the pleasure to meet in person and learn from.

Gerry Newcomb and Mark Ditzler. They co-instructed the first kiln formed class. Two weeks. I was hooked.

Patty Gray. Just a weekend in Seattle, but it sure was fun.

had no idea she posted my ugly mug on her website.

Rudi Gritsch. Two weeks at Corning. Can't find a dedicated website. He is a master at bringing out the best in each student.

================================================================================ Roger Thomas. Another week at Corning, at least one week too short. Assisted by Judith Conway and Kevin O'Toole.

Cane work and blowing. I had the rare opportunity to attend a two week class at Corning co-instructed by Josh Simpson and Gabrielle Kustner. They were assisted by Paul Nowak, Josh's cold worker, and Michael Egan. All masters at what they do. As an added bonus Marty Kremer and Hank Schwartz were students in the class. It just doesn't get any better. One can't help but learn *something* from these people. Check them out.

In October I will spend a week with Robert Leatherbarrow up in Calgary. Why? Check this out.

So, these are my guru's. You asked.

There are a few in my local area that consider me a guru. Now *that's* funny. I have a long way to go, I hope.

I eek out a living doing what I love. As for the people who post here, I know first hand that Javahut knows what the hell he's talking about. He's the only one I've spent time with. I'll be using one of his panel duplication methods in the morning.

Although I've never met him, I've heard nothing but good things about Brock's classes.

Thanks for listening.

Jack

Thanks Jack, that's quite a list of teachers you have had. I would add Ray Ahlgren, Klaus Moje, and Richard Whiteley. As for blowers . . . pffffttttt. Same old, same old. Brock

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I'm getting off the scooter long enough to say, that's nice of you to say, and I hold your work in high esteem also", as a simple mechanic in a medium that I love, you sir, inspire me to go in different directions other than those I am traveling, to push things, for items I create for me. To please the selfish side of me.

I'll check them out.

Yep, just dying to see something new.

Jack

So far "doing it for myself and hoping others will like it" has worked.

Jack