44 Main St., Chester, NJ
908-955-7896
www.SmoothAsGlassDesigns.com
By Josie Bachetti
Fundraiser for the American Heart Association
Smooth as Glass Designs was established in 2017 and we opened our brick-and-mortar in Chester in August of 2022. We can be found at 44 Main Street. As owner/artist, I welcome you to stop in and browse our boutique, where you can find unique gifts, or join a fused glass workshop. Our workshops are the perfect place to learn a new art form and meet new friends. Private workshops are available too. Birthday parties, ladies’ night out, fundraisers, corporate events as well as walk-ins are welcomed. We also create custom work and memorial art glass. If you have an idea in mind, come in and we will collaborate to make your dream into the reality of a beautiful work of art.
Glass fusing is a creative process where different pieces of glass are fused through heat. Artists arrange compatible glass pieces on a flat surface and expose them to high temperatures in a kiln. As the glass heats up, it melts and fuses, creating unique patterns, textures, and colors. This technique allows for the creation of diverse art forms, from intricate jewelry to decorative plates and sculptures. The temperature and duration of the firing process, along with the selection of glass types, play crucial roles in determining the final outcome of the fused glass art.
February is “heart month” and Smooth as Glass Designs will be sponsoring a fused glass heart sun catcher workshop on Friday, February 2nd at 6 PM, with 100% of the profits being donated to the American Heart Association. The workshop will run for an hour and a half. All supplies, instruction, and firings are included for the donation of $100. Light snacks will be served and the event will be BYOB.
The Association supports research, education, and awareness programs aimed at preventing heart diseases and promoting heart health. Donations contribute to advancements in medical research, public outreach campaigns, and initiatives that save lives by preventing and treating cardiovascular conditions.
The Association holds a special place in my heart as a consequence of having received an aortic heart valve replacement in 2021, along with having suffered from the losses of a grandfather, father and brother from massive heart attacks. As an owner/artist, I have always wanted to support the American Heart Association and feel with the opening of my business last year; I now have the perfect opportunity to do so. Please join us for this very special workshop.
For more details and to register, please contact Josie Bachetti at smoothasglassdesigns@gmail.com.