The Beauty in the Shift, Estes Park, CO
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
It is a gift to find a new passion in life that excites us. It is a thrill to try something new and discover its beauty.
Glass fusion is becoming a true gift in my life. I love every aspect of it, even accepting the small cuts on my hands from the sharp glass.
I am not sure what I love more—creating or teaching. However, sharing my love for glass fusion with the guests who come to the Y is an absolute pleasure.
I feel blessed to share my excitement and inspire others to reconnect with their creative side and take pride in their own creations.
So…
I give my vase design a second try.
I take what fascinated me from the first attempt and explore what might happen this time.
I was especially drawn to the way the strings melted with the heat, flowing down the mold. So I decided to add more of that element.
I place my six-inch circle in the center of the mold… and go to sleep.
Excited to wake up and open the kiln, discovering the result of the dance between heat, melting colors, and my vision.
It happens often—the heat creates movement inside the kiln, and things shift. As I open the kiln, I see that my vase has moved.
At first, I feel a bit annoyed, still holding onto the idea of perfection. But I know there is beauty in the unknown, in the imperfection of art.
And the shift… creates something unexpectedly beautiful.
The six-inch circle turns out to be just a bit too small, as I was hoping for a few more folds at the top.
Still, I love and am proud of my little vase.
When I return to the YMCA in November, I will try again—this time with a seven-inch base—and see what unfolds.
I have one more month here at the Y. I already know it will be hard to say goodbye.
My last month. One more month before I return to the open road.
It is a busy and exciting time, filled with visits from my sons and dear friends.
My main routine remains the same—practicing in the morning and at night, preparing for my presentation in Canada.
As the date gets closer, I feel the nerves rising. There are moments when I question myself… wondering if I have taken on something bigger than I can deliver.
But all I can do is give my heart and soul—and trust that what I create will be meaningful and worth listening to.
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