New Owner, Who Dis?

EDIT: this post is a bit dated and I Made It! Glass Creations is called Fuzed now. And I had to close the public studio space in May of 2021 due to COVID hardships. But the show must go on!

If you don’t know me yet my name is Maddy, and I am the lucky new owner of I Made It! Glass Creations! I first stumbled across I Made It! when a job posting was sent to me while finishing my BA in Business Management and a Studio Art minor at Dominican University of California. I applied shortly after graduating and soon felt like the luckiest college grad ever. My first post-grad job was in the art field, within walking distance of home, and the people I worked with were/are AMAZING. Unreal.

              I was soon falling in love with glass as a medium, and my family was (and still is) receiving the consequence…any and all presents were to be made of glass. I was also immersing myself in the art with image searches galore, experimenting with studio examples, scouring Facebook groups for tips from the seasoned artists, and taking classes in Vegas at the annual expo.

              I went from not quite understanding what fused glass was to managing the studio and getting to teach customers new techniques and give them tips to achieve their vision. The pictures above are a selected chronology of where I started and where I am now with the medium. That first picture was made on my fourth day on the job; I had to ask if I could overlap , too. The last set of coasters were a parting gift to Lynn; my way of thanking her for helping me grow in the business of art. Now I have the opportunity to take it to the next level and make the studio my own wonderland. My vision for the future includes growing in community, supporting and inspiring artists, and continuing to learn and be inspired. To those who have already showered me with support, you are the reason I couldn’t let this opportunity pass. I can’t wait to see how the future unfolds, and hope you’ll join me for the journey.

See you soon!

Maddy