Blue Sage Studios

Website Update

2017-01-28T17:42:00.000-06:00

I recently switched over to Weebly for the website creation. Our friend Nathan Lee got the site started and worked up the layout. He was great to work with and has gotten me motivated to work on our online presence.

When we made the switch over I went ahead and switched over to the Google GSuite for Work. It has been great. I like the Google products. It was a bit of learning curve on getting set up through GoDaddy and pointing servers over to the right location but they have a great help staff and online tutorials.

Take a look at www.bluesagestudios.com and let me know what you think about the new site.

Oklahoma Homes

2016-11-12T08:30:00.003-06:00

I was recently featured for an article in Oklahoma Homes. Pretty neat stuff.
http://www.oklahomahomes.com/articles/blue-sage-studios-teaches-the-hot-techniques-of-glassblowing

Summer Clean Up

2016-06-28T08:41:00.001-05:00

We have been working around the studio getting things organized again. It is a huge process but lots of fun. The shows in May were great for moving out some of our glass so we can make some more. Summer has been productive. I am working on an installation project. Roy is working on some new shells, Ray is busy getting ready for the GlassWorx showroom next door. Mara is really promoting the building for events and parties. Lots of folks are coming in for lessons and creating new things. Drop in when you get the chance and see what we have been up too.

The Home Show

2015-12-02T10:58:00.004-06:00

Our Annual Home Show is right around the corner.

The Ornament Sessions

2015-11-07T10:47:00.000-06:00

Now is certainly the time to book your holiday party at Blue Sage Studios.

The Ornament Sessions

Welcome to Blue Sage Studios where we will be creating a unique hand blown art glass ornaments. There are many names for this style of glass decoration: suncatchers, witches balls, kugles. Typically, the ornament is a three inch diameter ball with a loop on top for hanging.

Individuals will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of glass colors to adorn their creations. Each member of the group will create their ornament using 2000 degree molten glass. It takes about ten minutes to make a piece so be sure to allot a good amount of time when you schedule your group session. Call the studio 405-601-2583 or email Andy Boatman andy@bluesagestudios.com to schedule ornament sessions. The studio is flexible on scheduling but available time slots fill up quickly. We recommend booking at least two to three weeks in advance. The base cost of the ornament session is $120 an hour.

At Blue Sage Studios we can host group events of about any size, from small family gatherings, girls night out, to large group events. Feel free to bring some snacks and drinks and have a party while you are at the studio.

For families, everyone is able to participate. Keep an eye on the little ones as it is a hot glass studio so there are plenty of breakables around. When we are working one also has to assume that everything is hot. Cotton clothing and closed toe shoes (tennis shoes are fine) are recommended. A bottle of water is a good idea.

Blue Sage Studios (1218-C N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73106) is located in the Urban Art Building about an block and a half north of 10th on N. Western Ave. We are at the back of the large two story red brick building on the east side of the road. There is parking in the both the north and south lots as well as in front of the building.

Open House

2015-08-28T08:36:00.001-05:00

We are planning our big Fall Open House for September 4 at 6:00 - 10:00.
I hope to see you there.
Food, drinks, art, furniture, design, and of course glassblowing.

Square Market

2014-11-12T09:15:00.001-06:00

We are posting items for sale in the Square Market. I am really not very good at the marketing side of business. I use SquareUp for credit card transactions and the market they provide is great.

Ice Cream Social

2014-10-22T08:58:00.003-05:00

Several years ago I wanted to try Graeter's ice cream. It was going to cost a lot for shipping so might as well order a bunch to try it all and share. So the Ice Cream Social was born.

Every year around this time. Ray and I buy a bunch of ice cream and invite everybody over to the studio for a scoop or two. My mom usually bakes a cake and some of the ladies in the studio bring some brownies. It is an opportunity to get together and hang out for a bit which really does not get to happen all that often.

So come by the studio (1218-C N. Western Ave.) on Sunday, October 26, between 2:00 and 5:00. Have some ice cream. Relax.

We are in the process of building a mobile glass studio and are planning on giving it a test run on Sunday too. So there may be something new and exciting to see on the glass front.

Also be sure to mark your calendars for our Annual Holiday Home Show. We hold our home show every year in conjunction with my Aunt Pat at With Joy Nativities. The Home Show is December 5, 6, and 7.

G.A.S. Chicago

2014-03-25T08:25:00.001-05:00

We had the great pleasure to attend the Glass Art Society Conference in Chicago this past week. It was great fun. I was able to attend several lectures on art and design, watch world class artists create signature pieces, and wander the city. I met a lot of new people and was able to connect with old friends once again. I think anytime someone is able to attend a conference in their field it brings new ideas and inspiration to their work.

If anyone is out and about traveling the states going to and fro be sure to stop in Oklahoma and hang out for a while at the studio. It is always a pleasure to see folks and share our space.

New Year

2014-01-07T17:26:00.002-06:00

Well it is a new year. We also have a new crucible in the furnace and we rebuilt the small glory hole over the Christmas break. We built a garage as well. Things are looking good at Blue Sage Studios.
Drop by sometime and take a look around and watch us blow some glass.

OK Firefighter Creates Blown Glass Ornaments, Sculptures

2013-11-25T09:01:00.001-06:00

OK Firefighter Creates Blown Glass Ornaments, Sculptures: Rory McCallister knows how to put out a fire, but he also knows how to use it to make unique artwork. The former firefighter turned glass sculptor is one of four artists featured at Istvan Gallery's 7th anniversary show.

Brother

2013-09-29T17:09:00.001-05:00

Zack is rubbing elbows with greatness once again.

A Mixbook of our work

2013-09-08T16:47:00.001-05:00

| Start your own Photo Books | Create custom Christmas Cards

School Is Back in Session

2013-08-23T14:31:00.001-05:00

With the start of the school year things in the studio always change a bit. We are trying a Friday off routine. We shall see how it goes. This results in more compact schedules and we will be having both glory holes running more often resulting in having two folks working at a time. This should help us get folks into the studio and work but not lose time.

Vacation

2013-07-15T12:43:00.002-05:00

We are going to take off a couple of weeks this summer.
We will be back up and running August 1st.
If you need anything before then drop by Istvan Gallery and Stephen can show you around.

Coffee Slingers Install

2013-06-03T10:03:00.001-05:00

I created a set of platters for the windows at Coffee Slingers downtown OKC. The project came together nicely. Glass wise I learned a lot and installation wise too. It was a fun project and I am pleased with the out come. If you are interested in a custom art glass installation just let me know.

Paseo

2013-05-25T21:00:00.001-05:00

Thank you okc for coming out to the paseo. We will be there all weekend long.

Edmond

2013-02-13T14:38:00.000-06:00

We have been accepted to show at the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival in May.
I hope to see you there.

Paseo

2013-02-06T14:56:00.001-06:00

Yippie! I just got confirmation that we have been accepted into the Paseo Festival this year!

Photo Shoot

2012-12-10T09:17:00.005-06:00

Tyler Siems came to the studio on Sunday and did a photo shoot.

OKCMOA Ornaments and Parties

2012-12-08T09:30:00.001-06:00

Today is the OKCMOA Ornament Class. It is a great way to learn. Ornaments are repetitive and allow the glassblower to execute multiple skills in a short amount of time. Creating ornaments is great for learning and perfecting skills.
This class has four people and four hours. We usually get about five or six ornaments created per person.

We have been hosting a lot of parties lately in the studio. Times are filling up quickly but if you would like to come into the glass studio for a party call quickly to schedule.

Open House

2012-11-30T10:08:00.001-06:00

It is our big open house this weekend.

Ornament Time

2012-11-08T06:46:00.001-06:00

Wowza, time did a major forward jump. Ornament orders are due. Bunches to create this next couple of weeks.

Calendar Update

2012-10-30T18:39:00.001-05:00

I have updated the calendar at the studio. It is posted until the end of December.
Come in and sign up for your preferred time session. Things fill up quickly with parties and events this time of year.
Don't forget the Istvan Gallery Open House on November 9th 6-10.
The Annual Christmas Home Show is November 30, December 1 and 2 10-5 all three days.

Ice Cream Social

2012-10-23T15:42:00.001-05:00

I have been neglectful of posting as of late. It is difficult to do when time runs the way it does. I renew interest and falter.
Bringing me to the ice cream social this weekend. The 28th of October. It is 2-5 that afternoon. Always a good time. Please come. Bring family and friends. Hang out. Have a couple of scoops.