Kathryn Weiss

Why glass?  

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Glass colors light, as it is transmitted through the transparent glass or reflected from opaque glass. Working glass in the flame allows me to directly shape the glass; each bead is made in one continuous process, without pauses.  There is an immediacy to flame working that makes each bead an adventure—sometimes the unpredictability leads me try things I hadn’t planned on.  Some of the my interesting designs started this way: “What would happen if I tried….”

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Creating the beads in my studio also means that I make beads to enhance the composition.  The colors, the shape, the design are chosen by me. Many of my beads combine opaque and transparent glass to create a sense of depth within the bead.  Some beads are hollow, making them lighter than their solid counterparts. This results in jewelry with strong visual impact while remaining easy to wear. 

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Fogline Studio is named for that ever-changing location where fog and sunlight meet along the coast. Some days I work in brilliant sunshine, while other days bring cooling fog that filters the light. And some days the fogline hovers above my studio, shifting hour by hour. 

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I have received numerous awards for my glass. My work is available at Discovery Gallery and Dolphin Gallery in Gualala, Artists Collective in Elk, and during shows and festivals at Gualala Arts Center.