Glass Stock 2010,WOOHOOO Baby!
 

Ok all, here we go again for another incredible year of Glass Stock goodness!

All lottery draw attendees have been notified tonight, scholarship recipients too!

Class roster can be seen at debcrowley.com and click on GS West page.

Some pics and tool lists still need updating but the rest is final for your viewing pleasure ;) Complete schedule of classes will be listed in the next 2 weeks. Payments are due Saturday, June 5th, more info on that soon via montly upadte newsletter.

Congratulations to all the 2010 attendees, it looks to be another fabulous year with 54 classes, 46 LIT torches and 20 top notch instructors!

We still have about 5 spots left, hurray and get in before class selection June 5-6th. Follow info on GS West page to apply.

Have a fabulous weekend, lots of glassy goodness and smiles your way!

deb crowley and the GS 2010 team

PS Don't forget that we will all be doing 10 days of glass nirvana with the Flame Off at Eugene Glass School and then Glass Stock the following weekend!

With many thanks to Karen Hardy, here's last year's "What to bring" list:

1. Clothing
2. pajamas for pajama jam
3. bathing suit (for hotel pool/jacuzzi)
4. light jacket (it can get chilly)
5. Pills/vitamins
6. Makeup, shampoo, toiletry stuff
7. Closed toed shoes
8. spray bottle of lysol (used for spraying surfaces and fixtures in your hotel
room/condo. It sucks to catch a cold from the last guest. Learned this trick
from a world traveler friend of mine).
9. Basic first aid kit. Burn cream, band aids, something to help you sleep,
allergy meds, flu meds (in case), cough meds, headache meds, lavender oil.
10. Didy or boro glasses
11. Tools for classes (see list of classes for the tools you need)
LABEL ALL YOUR TOOLS with your name. Other items as well if you
might leave them on a table or something.
12. mask for classes using frit
13. Fanny pack or other small bag for your tools. This way it's easier to
carry them around with you.
14. Trade beads (I bring about 60) along with little baggies and business cards to enclose (or a piece of paper with your name on it)
15. Vendor gifts (2 beads usually)
16. Gift item for auction
17. Money for auction (checkbook/cash)
18. notarized letter
19. directions to event
20. address book to get info from new friends
21. notebook and pens
22. cell phone AND charger
23. camera AND CHARGER and an extra memory card if necessary
24. refillable water bottle
25. Extra suitcase for purchases (no, I am NOT kidding about this one.
Usually, I throw a zipper duffel bag in, and my clothes go in there on the
return journey, leaving my suitcase free for purchases AND the stuff I make
during the event. You'll be surprised how much room this stuff takes up).
26. Glass rod storage travel container (these are AWESOME)
Here's some links to tubes that can work:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46477
https://store.opusframing.com/sagro/...&category=1800
http://www.artcoinc.com/storage_and_travel_tubes.php
http://www.fineartbyrocio.com/tools.html
27. Wrist rests, or creation station! Special marver if you need it. Anything to
make your work area more comfortable.
28. Hat using glass for Hat contest, great prize!
29. Hair ties and cotton clothes for hot shop.
30. Glow in the dark anythings for open torch nights!
31. Dark chocolate.

Hot diggety dog! The clock has started ticking fer real!!!

Okay - line up! Who's coming??

Me me me me me!

No I'm not preparing to sing! That's John's job!

Me too!!! :grin:

Me three! I am floored that I got drawn, and so excited :)

You better be there. Someone has to keep me in line.

Karen, I'm not sure if that's even possible!

Me too. So happy.

Bonny

I'm going soooooo HAPPYY!!!
Now just the wait@#$%%%
jeri

Can't wait to see old friends and meet lots of new ones as well!

Me too! Is it Sept. yet??? :poke:

getting closer day by day..

I'm sooo jealous. I didn't even know about this (I only started last fall).

I checked out the schedule and wow! I am amazed at the cost and the classes. This is just an increadable deal. Thank you for putting something like this on! (I saw you had a few spots left open, but sadly I won't have the funds this year - getting my studio setup up costs a few $$). But getting that Kiln in the size I want is WORTH IT!

I am saving up for next year now!

Congrats to everyone that is going! Have a blast and I can't wait to see the work that comes out of it!

--Mike

Me too, me too, me too...I am going too ;)

Wooohooo! Yep, John will have to keep Karen in line...while singing!

Mike, would love to have you come some year...it is worth hiding the change, lol! Yes, a new kiln is an easy choice ;)

Karen, that list is a work of art!

EXCEPT...where's the dark chocolate????

Me too!
Thanks Deb for the notification ... can't wait. I'm sure it'll be a blast :)

LOL, Deb. I edited the list for you.

Add me too !! So excited !!

- Penny

Me too!! It feels so good now that it's official. I can't wait!! I'm going to try to make it to the flame off too if I can pull it off.

Thanks for accepting my classes, Deb!

Yahoo! This will be my first- so thanks for posting Karen's "what to bring list."

Hey! Karen doesn't deserve all the credit! Several of us helped compile that list! :p
Gotta keep that girl's head from swelling too much!

Those of you who've never been before... you are going to have the time of your lives! And I am not exaggerating! One thing: DO NOT BE NERVOUS!! Everyone there is very supportive and friendly. And we were all in your shoes once. It's ALL good. Just relax and enjoy the ride.

Wheeeeee!

Waving at Patty!!! :wave:

Yea, I'm coming, too!!
___________________________
Melody

:lol: Some people have spell-check, I have Patty, my ego-check :love:

I will second this - I started a small list, and EVERYONE here added
stuff that I left off. As they added it, I kept expanding it. Over time,
it has grown into the fabulous thing that it is!

It is a group effort of the LE hive mind for sure!

Many thanks to the LE Hive Mind. :)

My foot is tapping....... Is it September yet?
I'll be there.
Joan

IMPORTANT TO ALL COMING TO GLASS STOCK

Just wanted everyone to know that I have been looking at hotels/motels in Eugene and a bunch are already booked solid due to the festival that weekend. Of course most of the more expensive ones are still available. But I would recommend that everyone who will need a hotel/motel room to start looking soon...before everything is gone.

Melody

ME, I'm so excited....

Where are people staying?

Just got to love the ever expanding LE mind and the ego-checkers :-P

Anyone have a room or want to secure a room to share?

I 'm also looking for a room or condo to share. Anyone want share???
Also do you fly into Portland and then drive. Need feedback from people who have done this before.
thanks
jeri

Jeri, you can fly into Portland and drive 1 1/2-2 hours or fly into Eugene. Glass Stock has previously been in Newport, OR, so no one's done this before. :)

I am so excited to get to go this year! looking for roommates anyone!

roomate
 

I would like to share a room and car rental. Someone said you can fly right into Eugene, can also get motel room in walking distance to school.

Is that you, Vicki?! Hi. (Deb Cline's friend here)

Yes, you can fly directly into Eugene. Not sure how close the hotels are to the site, but I imagine there will be plenty of rides to get you back and forth. We won't let you sit in a hotel room. :)

I'm glad you get to go this year. It's a blast. Look forward to meeting you. :-D

Hi Lisa, do you know anyone that would want to share a room? I don't know if I should go ahead and book one for just my self, or wait to find a roommate. Thanks for making me feel welcomed.

Dang forgot about the lottery. Can someone give me the link to GS West page?

Here's the link: http://debcrowley.com/gpage4.html

A bunch of us first timers shared a rental house last year and had a blast. We're doing it again this year and already have our house booked. There aren't very many vacation houses available in Eugene, but I do have links to a couple of houses that I'm happy to share if anyone wants to go that route. One in particular (our first runner up) was pretty reasonably priced and looked like a cool house if you don't mind a little bit of a commute. I want to say it had 7 or 8 beds. You'd have to see if it's still available, as it's been probably two months since I did my search. I'd highly recommend a house, especially for first time attendees, if you can find a decent option. It was great to have a built in group of friends from the very beginning of the event (and none of us had met prior).

What Felicia said! :smile:

We got very lucky & had the best time with an amazing bunch of ladies. Then again, most glass peeps are great! ;-)

Mona, contact Deb! As of a day or so ago, there were still spots available. It would be great to meet you in person.

I'm planning to be there! Yay! Also interested in shared lodging--house or hotel. Felicia, could you post the link, please? I looked a little on line and didn't see much for houses. Thanks.

Elyn, here's the house we almost rented. It's 4 bedroom/2 bath with 7 beds. I believe it'd be $1375 for 5 nights. The price I was quoted is $250 per night plus a $125 nonrefundable deposit and a $300 deposit that is returned when the house is left in good condition. They offer a free night if you rent for a full week. It mapped out at 16 minutes from EGS with traffic.

http://www.vrbo.com/177670


Here's another listing that's also $250 a night. I don't remember why we ruled that one out. I think the owner may not have responded to my email.

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p185994

There were a few others I can give you if you want but they were more expensive.

That first house it the one I think we are getting. It is between that one and one that is a little farther away but has more room and bathrooms. There are quite a few that have 2 bedrooms. There is a really nice one that is a bed and breakfast and it has suites.

We had a great group too. I wish we could have got a big house and went together with you Felicia. I was bummed last year when I was not able to come with you all after all. Maybe some year we can do it. This year we already have 8 people and are full enough.

Did you see the one house that was $500 a night. They wanted a max of 8 people and was not flexable about it. Had a hot tub was supper nice

Which house did you guys get Felicia?

I was looking at a B&B near by 140 a night (Hampton Inn is already booked).
If someone has a better gig... I'm willing to join in the fun.

Did you check the Hilton? When I was looking at options a couple of months ago their rate was better than the Hampton Inn and it looked to be a nicer hotel. I want to say it was maybe $80-something a night.

Does anyone want to do roommates? I have Gathering references.

Bonny

Deb, does the 105/126 exchange cause congestion on 7th street in the am? It looks like it dumps into the city.

Your definitely welcome, Vicki! :wave:

It would be great to have someone to help with expenses and share in the experience. But at the same time, it sounds like the rooms are going quickly. So I'm not sure what I'd do in that situation.

Anybody in here still need a roommate? :-D