Sandra Gross

Classes, classes and more classes.

2009-12-25T09:31:00.005-05:00

Start of the new year off right with some glass, clay and metal. I will be teaching glass classes every month at my new studio located in Brazee Street Studios. The classes will include the basics of fusing and flameworking. In the Spring, we will begin casting and more advanced techniques. Also at Brazee, check out my dear friend Christopher Daniel teaching at Blue Hell Studio, also located in Brazee. He is a master of steel and can make it move in super human ways. He has shown nationally and internationally. We are so fortunate to have him here in Cincinnati and at Brazee. This summer, I am teaching at Miami University again in the Craftsummer program. I will be teaching along some of my favorite people who happen to be amazing artists. Leah Tuscany is a flame worker extraordinaire who has unmatched patience with all things hot. Derek Reeverts, a ceramicist, creates work that is not only exceptionally well crafted but really "smart." And... my mentor for the last 20+ years of my life, Jim Killy, will be teaching Bronze Casting. This is not only a rare offering as far as a medium, Bronze, but a spectacular person is teaching. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Craftsummer. It is a great program run by great people. See you soon. Happy Holidays, Sandy

Ronald Mc Donald House "Glass Canopy"

2009-09-30T07:10:00.003-04:00

A special thanks to Allyson Knue, Chris Daniel, Beth Kreimer, Sam McHugh and Morgan Evans. 10 hours, 12 hands, and lots of heart and thankfully no band aids this time. Public Reception is October 8th, 5-7pm. Hope to see you.

HYDE PARK ART SHOW- Sunday, October 4, 10-5

2009-09-24T06:42:00.004-04:00

Sand Glass Studio will be in booth 8 in the Square. From the map, it looks as if it across from Tellers. Stop by and see the new stripes, dots and some new surprises. Also, I will have my earrings for sale as well. I am hoping for great weather. Thank you again for your support.

- Sandy

"Considering Not Clear"

2009-06-19T09:50:00.003-04:00

Well, it has been a crazy 6 days in Portland. I am here at the BeCon Conference and am studying Color with Nathan Sandberg and Erik Whittemore. So 35 molds and fingernails later, I am finding out some interesting things about color and cannot wait to get home and incorporate this knowledge into my work. Who knows, I just might cast in something other than clear!

SAND is Moving to Oakley!

2009-06-04T22:23:00.000-04:00

SAND is moving to a new studio in Brazee Studios in Oakley.

Sand Glass will offer classes in Fusing, Slumping, and Torch Work.

Please stay tuned.....

Best of Ohio Opening & Awards

2009-05-10T17:56:00.003-04:00

On May 3rd, the opening and awards ceremony for the Best of Ohio was held at the the Ohio Craft Museum. 3 out of the 12 Award Winners wer ecurrent Miami University students or Miami Grads. Derek Reeverts won the Lonsway Memorial Award for Humor in Craft, Sandra Gross won the Labino Memorial Award for Excellence in Glass and Lisa M. Wilson won the Pamela Morris Thomford Award for Excellence in Metals.

The show will tour Ohio passing through Portsmouth, Mansfield, and Wooster. For more information and to view the entire exhibition, please go to http://www.ohiocraft.org/exhibition_best0f09.html

Pictured above: Derek Reeverts, Sandra Gross, David Dotson, Lisa M. Wilson.

Glass Bowl Wins ODC Award

2009-04-19T12:14:00.006-04:00

Continuum (Private Collection)

LABINO MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN GLASS

"The glass bowl by Sandra Gross has a quiet, spare form,

yet delivers a punch with contemporary color and pattern."

-- ODC Juror, Wendy H. Outland

President, WHO KNOWS ART

Asheville, NC

Click here to read more about the Ohio Designer Craftsmen "Best of 2009" exhibit.

Photos from "Out of the Box" Exhibit Opening in Florida

2009-04-08T12:48:00.002-04:00

"Out of the Box: From the Inside Out," which opened in Cincinnati, Ohio, at Main Street Yoga/Gallery in November 2008, features thirty-seven artists' unique interpretations of vintage jewelry boxes transformed into works of art. It recently opened at The Art Galleries of Florida Gulf Coast University on March 19.

Sandra (center) with Mary Voytek and Lawrence Voytek

"Out of the Box" Exhibit in Florida

2009-03-18T08:55:00.002-04:00

"Out of the Box: From the Inside Out" opened in Cincinnati, Ohio, at Main Street Yoga/Gallery in November 2008 and is heading to Fort Myers Florida this spring.

The exhibit, which features thirty-seven artists' unique interpretations of vintage jewelry boxes transformed into works of art, will be opening at The Art Galleries of Florida Gulf Coast University on March 19 (www).

"Out of the Box" will reside in the Library Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University until April 24, 2009. Click here to view .pdf flyer about the exhibit.

Ohio Designer Craftsmen, "The Best of 2009" Exhibition

2009-03-18T08:40:00.003-04:00

Sandra Gross was accepted to the Ohio Designer Craftsmen (ODC) "The Best of..." exhibition, "The Best of 2009". The exhibition, open to members of ODC, showcases over 100 functional, decorative, and sculptural works by nearly 80 artists working in clay, glass, fiber, metal, wood, and mixed media.

Sandra's bowl entitled Continuum, which is part of a private collection, was selected as the winning entry for the Dominick Labino Memorial Award for Excellence in Glass.

"The Best of 2009" exhibit will open at the Ohio Craft Museum in Columbus (www) on Sunday, May 3 at 1:00 pm. Following are upcoming dates for the exhibition, which will be making appearances at various Ohio museums:

May 3 - June 21, 2009: Ohio Craft Museum in Columbus (www)

July 3 - August 26, 2009: Southern Ohio Museum, 825 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, Ohio, 740-354-5629 (www)

September 13 - October 25, 2009: Mansfield Art Center, 700 Marion Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio, 419-756-1700 (www)

November 12 - December 19, 2009: Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut Street, Wooster, Ohio, 330-264-2787 (www)

Rings at MiCA and Contemporary Arts Center

2009-02-18T18:41:00.004-05:00

Now you can enjoy the color palette found in SAND's "stripe" coasters, bowls, and pendants . . . on your fingers! Currently sold at MiCA and at the Contemporary Arts Center, sterling silver rings are topped with glass circles featuring bright greens, reds, blues, and yellows, as well as delicate and sleek shades of gray and tones found in nature. These rings are bold, sleek, and modern, sure to dress up any spring wardrobe. A great gift idea.

Happy Holidays, and welcome to the online home of Cincinnati glass artist, Sandra Gross

2008-12-05T18:07:00.002-05:00

Newly posted are the 2008 Christmas ornaments (photo at right). Click here to see larger photos, not only of this year's ornaments, but also of those from 2006 and 2007.

This time of year is very busy for Sandra, as her work is being featured in several shows in the area. Good Design for the Holidays, featuring the best in hand-crafted contemporary gifts by local and regional artists and artisans, is back at the Contemporary Art Center, and runs through December 31. Mark your calendars: Sandra will be at the CAC on December 11 to discuss her featured pieces. Click here to learn more about this exhibit.

Also showcasing Sandra's work is another Downtown Cincinnati exhibit: ArtWorks' Winter Yoo-Hoo, which runs December 6-20. Artwork for sale includes: cards, ceramics, collage, crochet, felt, glass, jewelry, leather, ornaments, paintings, photography, prints, textiles, and more. Support local artists and treat loved ones to unique gifts they'll be sure to cherish.

Speaking of local artists, the Cincinnati Enquirer recently featured several in its article "Give with a local touch." To read about Sandra's handmade glass bowls, as well as the work of others, click here.

Last but not least, you see and buy Sandra's art and jewelry all year round at MiCA Contemporary Craft in Obryonville and MiCA 12/V in Over-the-Rhine. Click here for more information.