These are some of our favorite people & places. Great talent, beautiful work, and just plain great people, friends and artists. Please visit their sites, and let them know we sent you.  Enjoy!

www.desertglasshopper.com  

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"THANKS" TO SPECIAL FRIENDS:

ARTISTS:  Jean Lutz, Keith & Kathy Jones, The Apfel Family: Mike Ryan & Cheryl, Cheryl Klock, Bandhu S. Dunham, Pat Bako, Paula Cooperrider, Patty Gray, Tony Smith,  David Keens, and many other talented artists.

SUPPLIERS:  Glastar & Lori Mitchell, Spectrum & System 96 Glass,  Lincoln Distributors,  Wright Brothers Glass, Youghihany Glass, Armstrong Glass, Skutt Kilns, Accucolor-Denise

A special "thank you" and all our love to Mike & Lisa Stewart. Without them, none of this would have been possible. 

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I would like to acknowledge and say "Thanks" to a few people that have inspired, encouraged, directed, and provided support, friendship, inspiration, education, & lots of love. These are truly special people:

Paula Cooperrider: My very talented friend, who is also a fabulous artist (woodworker). Thanks for the friendship, encouragement, advice, help and research!  And also for being a role model (really, multi colored socks and all).  Watching you grow and succeed over the last 20 years has given me the encouragement that I too can follow my dreams.

Curt Reynolds: 1951-2004.  My best friend, and a member of my family. He was always there when I needed help, and a true friend. Thank you Curt, for always being there.  We all miss you, and hope you always find the warm and steady breeze to sail on.

Elsa Hazen: A special lady from Dublin High (many moons & years ago). She never gave up on me, and pushed to keep me going. She has inspired many, and done so much for kids everywhere. The best high school counselor to have crossed into the school yard. Elsa, to you!  Thanks for making a difference, and caring enough to try.

Gary Cochran: My original mentor. A friend and teacher of mine for 30+ years. The one person who took my hand and steered my direction in life. He gave me courage, the conviction to follow my own path (even against popular opinion), and to believe in myself.  Thank you for teaching me about culture, art, music, and other lands.  Thank you for caring, and sharing.

Wendy Minshall: The person responsible for introducing me to beads & jewelry making (and more) WAY back when. My original inspiration that has lead us where we are no. And still a very special friend 40 years later.  Little did she know where her introduction would lead for me!  Sadly we lost Wendy last year.  She started the fire that led to this wonderful passion. Crafting, beads, jewelry, and then on to bigger and more wonderful artistic endeavors.

  Last but not least, "thanks" to those who have provided assistance, products, training, & services

Desert GlassHopper Studio is a proud member of the following organizations: Furniture Society, International Glass Guild Of America,  Glass Art Society, Sonoran Arts League, IGGA,  Arizona Designer Craftsmen, American Craft Council,  Pilchuck Glass School Society,   The Sonoran Art League

CURTIS MC CLURE REYNOLDS: 1951-2004.  Our friend & a member of our family. May your next adventure be the most spectacular of all. Godspeed, and may you always sail on warm winds with the sunshine on your back. You will be missed by all of us.