Do you want to be your own Boss?

I had the pleasure of coaching this class last year and it far exceeded my expectations.  If you have been on the fence about starting your own business or if you just want to educate yourself on what it takes to run your own business, this class will answer all of your questions.  Classes begin Monday June 2nd in Cape Coral and are only $65.  You can find more info and sign up HERE.  This workshop is an affordable launching point for what might be the next chapter in your life.  

All students leave with a sense of how their business can succeed. 

AAE Glass Reward Points

How would you like to earn reward points for every purchase that can be redeemed for a future discount on AAE Glass; Decals, Glass Settings, Stencils, Bails & Templates, Kiln Paper, Etching Stencils, Chains & Cords, Paints & Enamels, Webinar Supplies, Drill Bits, Kilns, Tanya Veit Workshops or
Guest Instructors (will be updated shortly)?

This program was designed to reward the loyalties of all the fused glass artists who have used our products and/or learned from Tanya.  We strive to bring you unique and unusual glass fusing products and techniques.  Tanya will be releasing the remainder of her 2013 teaching schedule shortly.  You can use your reward points to save on a workshop here in sunny Cape Coral, Florida.

If you would like to earn 25 FREE rewards points, no purchase necessary, create an account HERE.  It only takes a few seconds.

If you would like to view FREE VIDEOS on various glass fusing subjects, click HERE.  These are a great way to brush up on some basic skills if you have worked with glass for years or teach you some basics about glass art if you are just getting started.

To view some of Tanya Veit's work, visit her GALLERY.  Many of these techniques are taught by Tanya at the AAE Glass studio.

If you are in SW Florida and would like to take advantage of FREE STUDIO TIME, click HERE.

If you have any questions about open studio time or upcoming workshops, give the studio a call at 239-471-7724 or email us at info@aaeglass.com.

Thank you again to all of our loyal customers and students for all your support.  We want to continue to develop new classes and products so you can set your work apart.

Go Ahead and Daydream, It's Good for you

AAE GLASS

Daydreaming is often thought of as wasting time or not being productive, especially in the work place.  New studies are showing that daydreaming is actually beneficial for your mind.  As the world becomes faster paced and more is demanded of us from teachers and bosses, it is becoming less likely that the average person is taking even just a few minutes for themselves to sort through thoughts and ideas or daydream about life or work goals.  It is when we daydream that we are able to relax our mind from the constant stimulation that we face everyday.  Whether it be family or work, there always seems to be a certain amount of stress we all feel and it adds up.  Daydreaming for a few minutes each day is a good way to relieve some of that stress and get your ducks in a row sort of speak.   You will feel more prepared to face the daily stresses in your life and ultimately become more productive.
If you are up north, lose yourself while watching the snow flakes fall from the sky.  Bring yourself back to your childhood when you used to make snow angels or build snow forts. 
If you are in the south, take a seat on a bench outside and let the warm breeze take your mind elsewhere. Feel the sand beneath your toes on a beach or smell the freshly cut grass on the golf course.

One thing is for certain, once you start daydreaming, there is no telling where your brain will take you and it really doesn't matter.  Simply daydreaming for a few minutes will relieve some stress and help you to see things clearer.
As glass artists, I'm sure you will be able to generate some creativity that you can translate into your glass art.  Be sure to take a few minutes each day to reflect on your accomplishments as well as your goals. Your body, mind and soul will thank you as will your creativity.  When you are done daydreaming and you feel a renewed sense of energy and creativity, visit AAE Glass to turn your newly envisioned glass art ideas into a reality!

Mark Veit

Marketing Articles by Mark Veit in Glass Art Magazine

Mark Veit of AAE Glass authors a regular marketing article in Glass Art Magazine that has been running for roughly a year now.  These articles have helped glass artists think about the marketing and sales side of the glass art business, which is as important as the artistic side if you are trying to sustain a hobby or business.  We wanted to share the articles that have been published this past year.  A subscription to Glass Art Magazine is very affordable and available in print, online or in a pdf.  Please click the links below for a preview each of Mark's articles.   

USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO SELL YOUR DICHROIC GLASS JEWELRY

BLOG YOUR WAY TO SALES

PARTNERING WITH ARTISTS IN DIFFERENT MEDIUMS TO INCREASE SALES 

USING SOCIAL MEDIA WITH CONFIDENCE

EXPERIMENTATION IS NOT JUST FOR ART

TIER PRICING AND REACHING OUT TO AN OPTIMAL BUYING AUDIENCE

EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION  

PHDezign and The Stained Glass Shoppe in St. Joseph, Missouri

Join PHDezign and The Stained Glass Shoppe with Pam Honken and her dad Fred Baze, this weekend at the St. Joseph Holiday Mart, November 3-4, 2012 in St. Joseph, MO. With plenty of sparkle and bling, the gift of glass will always last... plenty to choose from including hearts and angels, pendants, earrings, coaster sets... and on and on... you get the idea... Mention you saw this post on FB and receive 10% off your entire purchase or order!! See you there :)

 

AAE Glass Filmed for "Today in America" with Terry Bradshaw

We had some fun yesterday as a film crew set up shop in the AAE Glass studio.  "Today in America" is a show hosted by Terry Bradshaw with a focus on small businesses and individuals striving to make it today in America.  While the show covers a broad range of subjects this particular segment is about the city of Cape Coral, Florida and how small businesses are having an impact on the recovery of one of the hardest hit areas after the housing bubble burst.  

Cape Coral, Florida was undoubtedly hit the hardest when the housing bubble burst.  Home prices have been negatively affected by hundreds of thousands of dollars from their height and the once growing population became stagnant as the jobs began leaving with the people.  It has been a long struggle for the city that began years before AAE Glass took residence here.  We have happily joined efforts to bring Cape Coral, Florida back to the beautiful destination it once was.  Recent reports suggest the housing market is on the uptick and there is a noticeable increase in new businesses popping up all over the South Cape.  We will be sure to share the dates and channels the show airs on when available.  Thank you for all of the support, especially those who came out to take part in the filming yesterday.  

 

AAE Glass Art Studio in Action

AAE Glass has been enjoying our newest addition to the studio...The vitrigraph kiln.  Patty Gray broke it in for us and we have been playing with it since.  Our Christmas list is long and we are hoping to add even more unique glass fusing equipment to build on the techniques Tanya Veit is teaching daily.  You can check out some of our newest products that in some cases aren't intended for use in glass fusing, but thanks to Tanya taking the time to experiment with everyday products, we have developed some very unique alternatives.

Tanya Veit Picasso Webinar Tuesday Oct. 30th

Tanya Veit of AAE Glass will be sharing her Picasso webinar again at 8:30pm eastern time on Tuesday October 30th.  The webinar is hosted by Glass Patterns Quarterly magazine and all sign up information can be found on their website glasspatterns.com. 

If you had a conflict or were part of the waiting list for the last webinars, clear out a Tuesday evening and enjoy learning this beautiful technique from the comfort of your own home.  Tanya will be live and answering your questions.  This is the newest trend in teaching and is proving to be very effective. 

Hope to see you then!

Update...Help Bail Mark Out of the Clink

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THANKS TO GLASS ARTISTS AROUND THE WORLD, WE WERE ABLE TO RAISE $500 FOR THE MDA.  YOU CAN SEE THE TOTAL PROGRESS BELOW. 
WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!

AAE Glass will donate 10% of net orders placed today, Friday, Oct. 19th starting at 3pm EST through 11:59pm EST on Monday Oct. 22 to the MDA in the name of glass artists across the world.  As an incentive for you to help us, we are offering 20% off supplies purchased online at aaeglass.com.  This offer is for in stock items only.  Use coupon code MDA to receive 20% off your order today.  We will announce the total raised from this initiative next week and again, thank you in advance for all of your support and allowing us to help those who need it.  All you have to do is place an order, take advantage of 20% off and we will contribute 10% of your net order to the MDA next week.
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We all knew it was only a matter of time before Mark Veit of AAE Glass got thrown in the pokey, just look at him.  He has trouble written all over his face. From the unkempt hair to the wardrobe consisting primarily of cutoff jean shorts and food stained tank tops...It all adds up to no good.

AAE Glass needs to raise his bail by October 31st or Mark will be enjoying 3 hots and a cot for the foreseeable future.What are the charges you ask? 

Click HERE to help!

While this isn't real jail, Mark has been working with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in SW Florida to raise money for neuromuscular disease.  The MDA has been raising money for this cause for years and it helps not only to fund medical research, but also helps families and individuals who live with this disease on a daily basis.  If you can help, even just a little bit, Mark and the MDA would be so very thankful.  Your donation is 100% tax deductible and will help many people and families who suffer from this debilitating disease. 
AAE Glass thanks you for your time and support and if you can help Mark out in anyway, especially with his wardrobe, everyone he comes in contact with will thank you.

$1,480 funds 20 minutes of research
$800 will send one child to a MDA summer camp
$100 will pay for a support group session
$74 will fund 1 minutes of research
$30 will fund one flu shot

AAE Glass Silver Settings are Here, ALL of them!

Drop Oval Silver Setting

Tear Drop Silver Pendant

Hello Glass fusers.  AAE Glass is happy to say, we have heard you loud and clear and we are happy to say we have every possible silver setting in stock as of today.  We have been working tirelessly to bring you the best fusing products on the market.


Many of these silver settings are used in Tanya Veit's Extreme Fusing line of classes, Breaking all the rules. It is named "breaking all the rules" because Tanya has a unique approach to glass fusing that you will not find anywhere else!  I can't stress that enough.  Tanya is self taught and has come up with ways to manipulate glass that no one else teaches.  These techniques, combined with a never before seen energy and the best quality glass fusing decals and settings create the perfect storm for you to expand your glass fusing knowledge like never before.  If you are ready to take the next step, these classes are an investment that will pay itself off 10 fold.  Read these testimonials of artists who have taken the next step.

AAE Glass will be announcing new teaching dates after the new year.  We have some of the best glass fusing teachers coming to our studio in Cape Coral, Florida in 2012, not to mention Tanya has some special classes up her sleeve that will not be taught anywhere but the AAE Glass studio.  If you can't make it to Cape Coral, Tanya will be traveling to a limited number of studios throughout the world in 2012 (Canada, London, Norway and the U.S.A.) 


To all of the glass fusers who have supported AAE Glass from the beginning, THANK YOU.  Everything we do, we do with an eye towards helping you expand your craft.  Countless artists have conveyed that the silver settings have taken their glass art to the next level at art shows.  They not only sell out, but they leave with a list of custom orders and an arsenal of new clients looking to buy their glass art.  When you combine this with Tanya's unique layering techniques, you will set your glass art apart from everyone else at the art show.  This equals more sales. 


If there is anything we can do to help you grow your business, simply email us at info@aaeglass.com and we will be happy to help. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.  Celebrate safely with family and friends this year.  We can't wait to share 2012 with all of you!

AAE

David Alcala of FXN Glass Presents Sand to Glass

FXN Glass

David Alcala of FXN Glass is a glass artist that needs no introduction.  Tanya and I were lucky enough to meet David earlier this year and are honored to call him a friend.  His unique talent and experience combine to make him a leader in the glass world.  David lives and owns a studio in Monterey, California.  He shares the same passion as AAE Glass when it comes to always expanding our glass knowledge and bringing as many glass artists along for the ride as possible! 


When meeting David for a few days this summer, we were able to discuss goals and how to achieve them.  Tanya and David talked for hours on how to utilize each others talents to help grow their own.  They shared both experiences and products with each other to "play" with.  The results have been tremendous.  If you ever have a chance to meet David, or better yet, learn from David, I highly recommend you take advantage. 


David recently informed us that AAE Glass will have a part in his upcoming book!!!  It has been hard not to share the great news with everyone, but the time has come.  Click HERE to learn more about the book as well as view a video David put together about his book and his art. This is a must see!


With the utmost sincerity, we would like to thank David for taking the time to get to know AAE Glass, sharing his experiences with our new, up and coming business and for staying in touch these past few months.  We have learned invaluable information that we will lean on forever. We are excited to see all of the doors that open for David as a result of this book.


If you haven't heard about David Alcala's popular new glass product Flexi-Glass, be sure to click the link and learn more about it.  Any glass artist will fall in love instantly.


AAE Glass will be hosting David Alcala in April 2012, in Cape Coral, Florida.  He is a great teacher and an even better person.  Be sure to check back often for exact dates.  This class is sure to fill up fast.  


Mark Veit
AAE Glass

AAE Glass Features Glass Artist Joyce Sheehan

AAE Glass recently had the pleasure of hosting Joyce Sheehan of Melt Your Heart Glass in an Extreme Fusing II class.  Joyce brought great energy and soaked up knowledge like a sponge.  Joyce has been a long time friend of the business and the only thing that outweighs her talent is her generous heart.  Joyce helps so many people in need when she isn't making jewelry that we want to support her to the fullest.  Joyce travels to Nepal and Africa to help the local people in need.  Thanks for sharing Joyce and keep up the good work. The world needs more people like you!  You can view the Melt Your Heart facebook profile HERE.

After working with glass for 6 years, I found glass fusion 2 years ago.  I took Tanya Veit's class in August and found it priceless.  My proudest moment was when a piece of my jewelry sold in a store in Pokhara, Nepal.   I am an OR nurse and travel the world helping those in need in third world countries and do glass fusing to keep out of trouble.  I have pieces of my jewelry at Calamity Janes in Lawrence, Kansas and at Satch's Jewel in old downtown Lenexa, Kansas.  Please contact me anytime at Teampj90@yahoo.com.  Joyce Sheehan.

Thanks for sharing Joyce!.

AAE

15% Off AAE Glass Silver Settings and Decals

LARGE SHELL PENDANT

WAVY PENDANT

As you can see AAE Glass just received some of our most popular silver settings.  We thank everyone for their patience and to add to that thank you, we are giving you 15% off all DECALS and SILVER SETTINGS through the weekend. 

COUPON CODE: 15SILVER (no spaces)

We are standing by to ship your order TODAY!  We will have these at your front door in just a few short days. 

Here is an example of efficiency.  When Tanya first started working with these silver findings, she would order the findings, make the glass to fit the findings while they were in transit and the day she received the findings, she added the glass and they were ready to go.  Her customers were always kept happy with prompt service! 

If you want to see a slide show of techniques you will learn in Tanya Veit's Extreme Glass Fusing Workshop, click HERE.  Tanya is now teaching in her new studio, complete with top of the line, kilns, saws and equipment, located at 1228 Lafayette St. Cape Coral, Fl 33904. ph: 239-471-7724.  We are closed Sunday, Monday and periodically for private workshops.  Give us a call to set up a meeting today! 10am -7pm.

Have a great day fusers!

AAE

Popular Silver Settings Back at AAE Glass

 AAE Glass has received a shipment of our most popular silver findings.  We want to let our blog followers and facebook friends who support us unconditionally know first. We understand the challenges facing the art world these days and we want to make sure you have the best supplies at your disposal.  These silver findings will set your glass art apart from your competition.  When you frame your dichroic glass jewelry in these beautiful silver settings, you won't be able to keep up with the orders. 

If you are looking for another leg up on your competition, you can always expand your glass fusing skills with an Extreme Fusing workshop from world renowned glass artist Tanya Veit.  You can learn how to manipulate glass in ways you never thought possible.  There are numerous ways to create glass jewelry...and then there are Tanya's ways.  Take a look at the testimonials and we will hold a spot for you.

Add in AAE Glass fusing decals, dichroic scrap packs, bails and chains and you have everything you need to create beautiful, lasting glass jewelry.  

Now lets get fusing!

AAE

The Art Glass Association Initiative

THE ART GLASS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
ART GLASS IN ART GLASS

My name is Mark Veit with AAE Glass and we had the honor and the pleasure of being a sponsor for the first time to the Art Glass Association and their initiative know as “Art Glass in Art Class.” This program took the association to 4 different locations across the country (Kentucky, Wisconsin, Florida and Michigan) and exposed several local teachers and schools to the world of glass art. In doing so, they were able to communicate how easy and cost effective it is to offer glass art classes to students of all ages. I took a trip up the west coast of Florida to St. Petersburg in order to see the association in action.

What I saw was amazing! Of the 30 or so booths at the convention, the Art Glass Association was 3 deep with people wanting to make a glass pendant on site. With the help of several volunteers in the glass world, they were able to present glass art in an extremely positive way. As I stood watching the faces of teachers coming back to pick up their pieces after they were fired, I was impressed that every single person had an enormous smile and they all wore it out of the convention. Honestly, 90% of the people at this convention were wearing glass pieces and to top that, they were stopping each other and asking questions about how they got the effect they did on their piece. The awareness that the Art Glass Association brought to thousands of teachers was more than impressive.

AAE Glass shares many of the same beliefs as the Art Glass Association. We believe in getting glass art of any kind in front of as many young people as possible. It is a way to strengthen the industry as a whole. If we can get glass art in schools and have children learn at a young age, we are cultivating future glass artists. Those of us in the business know the joys of glass art because we have been around it for so long, lets share that same passion with as many people as possible. You never know when the next world renowned glass artist, who is currently in 7^th grade, will come about. They need to be exposed to glass art sometime...Why not now!

Steve Shupper made me aware of the AGA during a convention in Omaha, Nebraska earlier this year and I am glad he did. AAEGlass will be a supporter of theirs from here on out. The AGA is the largest association in the world dedicated to the business of art glass. It was founded in 1986 and is an international non-profit organization. To learn more about the ArtGlassAssociation, please visit their website HERE. I encourage everyone to learn about this great organization and support them any way you can. Even if it is just spreading the word, any help is appreciated.

I want to recognize the volunteers I met in St. Petersburg and their shops. They worked very hard to make sure everyone knew what they were doing as well as answering numerous questions. These people are all willing to help spread the word of glass art and are willing to share their studios with anyone who wants to learn.

Kathleen Bromley Rothman of The Stained Glass Studio of Clearwater.

Petra and Wolfgang Kaiser of Kaiser-Lee, LLC

Steve Shupper of Glass Accessories International

And after I returned and told Tanya Veit about my excitement, she immediately offered up the AAE Glass Art Studio in Cape Coral, Florida.