LET'S FEATURE... Glass Gatherings!!!

As most of you know, a large focus of the Growing Dreams Auction this year, is on bringing the ARTS to our children at Ponderosa! When our procurement committee contacted Julia Christoferson of Glass Gatherings - we had no idea what a kind, generous donor she would turn out to be! You will want to get to know Julia and learn about Glass Gatherings! I can tell you, I am certainly interested in seeing what she does with our children! Check out the class project Mrs. Jones students come up with and read on to get to know more about Glass Gatherings!

Glass Gatherings is a fairly new business to Bend and was born out of an idea Julia had of learning the art and science of glass fusing. But she wanted to bring the art form to her clients. What better way to do so than by offering this at events and parties? So this is exactly what Glass Gatherings can do! Julia is able to bring art to the occasion for all levels of artistic ability. You leave the event with a unique, hand-crafted, one of a kind piece of art. As Julia shard with me, "Everyone I've ever worked with in creating fused glass art walks away with a project they love AND they want to make more! People new to fused glass experience great success. There is something very compelling, and I believe therapeutic, about working with glass. After a first experience, there is always something new to try whether it be using new or different colors, textures, shapes, designs, or simply a making different project. With fused glass the possibilities are infinite! Glass, once fired, can be mysterious too! Sometimes the outcome is not what was intended, but it's always beautiful! Some of my worst "mistakes" have resulted in some of my best work! That is what is wonderful about working with fused glass. That is why so many people want to come back. It's very easy to get "hooked". That's what happened to me!"
Glass Gatherings will come to birthday parties, bridal showers, corporate events, you name it - she has done events ages 3 to ages 84! There is something special about fused glass for all ages! Julia will customize any event to suit your needs.

Julia is a no stranger to the elementary school scene. She was an educator for 17 years, so she knew a little bit about fundraising and what teachers were faced with at the school level. She knew she could bring her passion for the arts and teaching to the school level very easily. Glass Gatherings has graciously agreed to donate time to our school during the month of May for a Kindergarten level art project - and - check out the art  project Mrs. Jones class will be auctioning off... I have a feeling it's going to be fabulous! ;)

Thanks again - Julia and Glass Gatherings! We know you are a new business in town relying simply on word of mouth - but its people and businesses like you that we need in a town like Bend! Ponderosa Elementary really appreciates your time, your TALENT, and your generosity! Thank you for helping us Grow our DREAMS!