2016 Gift Shows

I'm madly preparing for the January Wholesale Markets.

In Anchorage ~ The Alaska Gift Show

at the Denaina' Convention Center.

January 7th ~ 3pm to 7 pm

January 8th ~ 9 to 5 pm

January 10th ~ 9 to 4 pm

In Seattle ~ The Seattle Gift Show

at the Seattle Convention Center.

January 22 ~ 9 to 5 pm

January 23 ~ 9 to 5 pm

January 24th ~ 9 to 5 pm

January 25th ~ 9 to 3 pm

If you're a retail buyer I'll look forward to seeing you soon!

Happy New Year!



Studio Finds

Sometimes cleaning out the studio leads to some interesting finds.

 

Pulling out a box, deep inside a cabinet,  I found a stack of

painted tiles that I made ohhhhh......

probably 10 or more years ago!

 

 

 

 

When my son was little I painted & glazed a number

of tiles & inset them in furniture.

 

Here's the salmon stool that we still use in the bathroom.

Maybe I'll fix up the glazes in a some of these, re-fire, &

inset in furniture.  My son has moved pass "Bugs & Kisses"

but I haven't ~ I miss the baby days ~!

New Work for Holiday Shows ~!

Join me for a holiday sale at the

UAA CRAFT FAIR

 

Saturday, December 5th from 10 to 5pm.

 

UAA Student Union

University of Alaskan, Anchorage

 

 

I'll have some new embossed glass pieces including Green Man,

Dragonflies, Leaves, & other patterns.

These are available in platters, coasters & window / wall art. 

See you there ~!

Honey Bee Tiles ~

Being a beekeeper is a passion.

It's a blend of science & art.

 

I'm contemplating a few new venues in 2016 so it's time to work on some new designs.

Often, new designs start with a sketch or a drawing.

Sometimes I paint but lately I've returned to my clay roots. 

Clay is nice because I can work 3 dimensionally & if I'm successful I'll be able to use the clay as a mold or cast it in plaster for future casting.

 

 

 

Here's a beginning clay tile taking shape.

 

Bisque (post firing),

 

 

Wet glaze ~ Pre firing.

 

6X6" tile post firing.  Transparent green glaze.

The transparents are cool as they pool into the textures & add another dimension.

Holiday Home Show ~ !

Please join my friends & I for a special 

                           Holiday Home Show ~!

This is a special event involving Anchorage Artists:

Eleanor McMahon

Polly Lewis

Julia McMahon

& Me ~ Tam Johannes

Many one-of-a-kind pieces, sale items & special treats.

Tam Johannes Fall Events ~ 2014

Tam Johannes & Fire Island Bakery ~ Solo Show

During the month of October I will be showing a body of large

fused glass panels at Fire Island Bakery

(14th Avenue between F & G Street, Anchorage, Alaska).

 

These pieces include both opaque & transparent glass which

makes them appropriate for both wall pieces or window art.

All are original designs & include a variety of fusible Bullseye art glass,

accessory glass, iron oxide transfer process, handcrafted milleforie,

torch work components, hammered metal components, embossed

glass panels from hand carved clay tablets, & more.

 

I was originally asked by Blue Hollomon Gallery to create 12 pieces

for this exhibit.  I made 14 & it was cut back to lucky number 13.

Appropriate for the month of October.

 

Here's a few of the pieces.

 

 

 

Close up of Bee Queen.

 

 

Full image of Bee Queen.

 

 

Pre-firing of "Sunny."

 

Post firing of "Sunny."

 

"Lil Sunny"

 

 

Close up of "Lil Sunny."

 

"Salmon Swarm"

 

"Flower Power"

 

 

"Raven Trio"

 

"Yum!  Yogurt!":

 

If you're in the neighborhood let me know & I'll meet you round

the corner at the rustic bakery for a cup of coffee & an amazing croissant'.