New Home Studio!

[pearsonglass]

No pictures yet. We finally bought a building this weekend. The whole thing is 12 x 22 and it is going to replace the 1926 shed we have now. I am going to have a 12 x 14 room inside with all the bells and whistles. I am going to post a pictorial of the changes here. The great news is that I might be hosting small semi private lessons in the space as early as the spring.

Brad Pearson

[Mr. Smiley]

Awesome Brad! :D

[tehale]

Wow...congrats, Brad!!! You deserve an awesome workspace. I can't wait to see pictures.

[meadowesky]

Congrats Brad!! that is awesome!

[pearsonglass]

Awww crud. This is what happens when I type before my coffee. Sorry about the mis-spelled title. Is there any way to change the title of a thread?? Moderators help!!

Brad

[Rebekah]

Yay! When can I come learn something new?

[pearsonglass]

Bek you can come over whenever you want.

Here is why I am excited about a new space. Here is my old studio. Its not bad , but it could be better. It is also in a basement, so it feels cramped.


And here is the old shed we are tearing down. So I get a studio and my wife gets rid of an eyesore.

Brad

[Marie C]

COOOOOOOOL! I did the same about 3 months ago. We bought same sized building as you, had it insulated and sheetrock installed, window unit air conditioner, vent system, etc. My bro-in-law built a really nice work bench for me. =D> I put up industrial type shelving (from Sam's) for supplies. Studio has a wood floor and I had thought about putting some type of flooring in, but someone suggested I leave it as is. That's what we decided and I'm glad. This way I'm not worried about messing up the floor if I drop hot glass or something on it. I love it! It's a very happy place for me. I mean, when I open the door, this wonderful, happy feeling comes over me. :happy:

Sorry about going on and on about mine, I'm just REALLY happy for you because I know how cool it is. Hope you and others enjoy it greatly!

Marie C

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillipians 4:13

[Terryd]

Congrats Brad! As for the typo - made me look twice at the thread! I bet you can't wait.

I'm having the electricity put into my garage tomorrow - YEAH! I'm setting up my studio there. Plan to fire up the kiln for the first time tomorrow afternoon.

I'll see you next weekend at the NDGG class - looking forward to it!

Terry

[Blueflameart]

WTG Brad! I can't wait to see the new place. Hurry and post pictures when your done! Bet your happy happy.

[Sharon Abood]

Hey Brad congrats on getting new digs!!! That will be so cool. One question do you currently work in the gray building or the pink one? Just kidding!!!!!! LOL.

[IF-Designs]

Awesome Brad Thats gonna ROCK! Its always exciting when you can do something new and expanding like that for your work! :) I cant wait to see progress pics!

[McDuck]

eyesore? nothing a little paint, jackhammer, anvil and very large hammer wouldnt fix! Congrats Brad! now you can make BIGGER beads in it!

[Just Nancy]

I'm with Sharon. Kind of hard to imagine leaving the pink building for more spacious ones.

Enjoy.

[JCHerrellGlass]

Hey, Brad!!! congratulations on your upcoming space!! It's so exciting and I imagine this space will be stellar. Can't wait to see.

[Kalera]

Wooo Brad! That's awesome! I can't wait to see pics of the new studio. I wish I was closer, I'd come for a class!

[pearsonglass]

Here we are at phase 2 . I am almost ready to put up the drywall and finish the internal wiring.

Doesn't the new building look a lot better than the old one. Just ignore all of the toys, it looks like a used toy store exploded in my backyard.

Next I will build in the workstations and the floor.

Hopefully it won't be too long, I am getting excited.

Brad Pearson

[BarbC]

WWhat a nice place! It does look better than the old one. What a great place you will have to make your fantastic beads!!

[Dasi]

Congrats Brad! It looks great!!! Can I come visit?

[pearsonglass]

Congrats Brad! It looks great!!! Can I come visit?

Any body can visit. If you ever drive up 95, I am only a few blocks off the interstate in Richmond.


Today I found out that drywalling is harder than I thought. But I did get 5 pieces up and worked on the ceiling a little bit.

Brad

[jwelsh]

Any body can visit. If you ever drive up 95, I am only a few blocks off the interstate in Richmond.
Brad

brad.. i'm about 2 hours away from you... down 64 to va beach...we need to get together!

[BiaggiaBeads]

Congrats Brad!
Looks like it's going to be a great studio!

[PaulaD]

Sure looking good up here!!

Paula

[FlameTree Glass]

Hi Brad,
Your studio looks great! Good talking with you recently. My very best wishes to you always!
Happy Holidays,
Lance McRorie
FlameTree Glass, Inc.
www.FlameTreeGlass.com
1-888-FLAMETREE or 1-888-352-6387

[Janice]

:lol: I love the toys! It looks..."real" ;)

How exciting!

J.

[pearsonglass]

I am getting close, I will take some pics this afternoon. I will be tiling the torch counter and building a jewelry/coldworking desk this weekend. All I want for Christmas is a couple of child free hours to get some work done.

Pictures to follow soon,

Brad Pearson

[pearsonglass]

All right ,, here are the inside pics. I love the floor. I finished laying it last weekend, and I have a new respect for the flooring guys out there in the real world.

So who wants to sign up for a class, so I have an excuse to finish before you get here? I plan to be able to do private lessons and classes of at least four people.

Brad

[Megan]

wow.. Great floor and I love the colors on the walls.. Looks like it is going to be a great space.. :-)

[Ellen Black]

Wonderful space ! Congratulations !

[papimom]

Keep working Brad I'm looking forward to seeing this space in person.
Joan

[BarbC]

WOW! Brad that is some great space!!! Now get working so every one can come!!

[beadygirl]

WOw Brad! Awesome! I'm feeling very envious! I bought my HUSBAND a shed for Christmas! Now I'm thinking that maybe it should have been MINE!
:-)
Keep those pictures coming! Some of us have to live vicariously through others!

[Gayle_Herring]

Love the colors on the wall and the checkerboard floor, Brad! You're doing a bang-up job.

Gayle

[BarbaraB]

Wow! What a difference. It will be interesting to see if it affects your bead designs. You may have to rough it up a bit. Just kidding, it looks marvelous.

[McDuck]

Oh I wanna come for a class! do you have a hotel shed out back too ;) whats the advanced class eh? Congrats on the wonderful new studio!!!

[SadiesJewels]

oooh ... how exciting for you. We did the same thing a couple of years ago - although my space is smaller due to local zoning laws (it seemed big to start with but now is jam packed with my stuff). I just love my space - it's such a wonderful feeling to have your own space ... congratulations!!

Sadie

[pearsonglass]

I am moving in today and tomorrow, I did not realize how much stuff I had. We spent the last two days digging a 100 foot trench for the electrical lines,laying conduit and filling the ditch back in.( and it is still not filled in all the way)

Brad Pearson

[ccrye]

Brad
I've been following your progress...... it looks great. You have kinda inspired me to think about moving out of the basement and into a timberframe building my husband built a while back. It would require the electrical wiring brought to the building but the building itself is wired and ready. I'd have to put a ventilation system in but hey look at all you've done.
Carol
(from class in Chatt.)

[pearsonglass]

Oh I wanna come for a class! do you have a hotel shed out back too ;) whats the advanced class eh? Congrats on the wonderful new studio!!!


Didn't you see the little pink playhouse in the first pics. That is the guest house.:eek:

The advanced class can really be anything. There is going to be a grinder, a lathe, a sandblaster, enamels painting station. and room for about 4 students.

It will be tight but functional space. A lot like a camper.

Brad

[pearsonglass]

Here I am actually working in the studio this weekend. It filled up really fast and I am not moved in all the way yet.

It looks a little full because we had a camera crew in the studio this weekend working on a new instructional video.

I will get some better pics soon. This one was snapped by the camera guy.

Brad

Forgot the picture, see the next page!

[pearsonglass]

Forgot the pic. Here it is.

[Blueflameart]

Whats the pipe under the desk (blue tape)? Vent? Just curious. Your new studio looks great and I bet your very happy to be in your new digs!

[pearsonglass]

The pipe under the desk is a 1200 cfm vent system. It is built into the table, leaving more room to move around up top. The fan is hidden in one of the under counter cabinets. The cabinet is sound proof, so all I hear is the sound of air moving. It seems to work great with all off the incense tests I have done.

The blue tape was just some painters tape holding the film crews light cords out of the way.

Brad

[Jenfire]

When you have time could you explain this vent system some more? The smoke and dust is pulled down onto the table with vent openings somewhere?
Jen

[pearsonglass]

When you have time could you explain this vent system some more? The smoke and dust is pulled down onto the table with vent openings somewhere?
Jen
I will try and take a picture when I get a chance, but yes there are two openings in the table sucking the air down and out. Right now the make up air comes from above and behind me. It is cold right now, but in the summer it will cool me off some in the Virginia heat.

The bonus is that I am making a removable box that will fit over one of the openings, this will be used when using enamels and pixie dust,and not allow any of it to reach the room.

B

[Terryd]

Brad, That looks great! Let us know when you will start having classes and when your instructional video will be ready!

Have fun,
Terry D (from NDGG in VA)

[Cracked Baubble]

Oh I am very interested in the vent system idea

also what are you putting your tools on? Is that just a peg board painted or is it magnetic?

[pearsonglass]

Here are the final pics. I have not finished the manifolds, or moved all of the boro in, but for the most part it is finished and working.

You can see the tool rack, which is just pegboard painted with hammered metal spray paint. And the vents in the workbench. The cluttered desk is where the jewelry, grinding and sandblasting will be.

[Blueflameart]

Looks great!

[Jenfire]

The snoopy phone is COOL!
Jen

[Jenfire]

bump

[Marjo]

[QUOTE=pearsonglass;837097]Any body can visit. If you ever drive up 95, I am only a few blocks off the interstate in Richmond.

Darn, my family and I just drove from Hilton Head, SC to NY and we passed right by you. Maybe next time, we try and go once a year.

Can't wait to see the finished studio. I'm in the process too. Same kind of shed/building.