Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Friday, December 6, 2013

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

A weekend show

Some glass rain and lasercut textile plant forms hang at the "Nature Contained" show this past weekend in Providence.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013

No Mansplaining


Inspired in part by this tumblr, I made some "No Mansplaining" signs.
They're this big. 
If you want want one, write to me! 
JenineBressner (at) gmail (dot) com




Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Friday, August 9, 2013

FLOWERCLOUDS at FOO FEST this weekend!

The Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire will be within FOO FEST tomorrow on Empire Street in Providence. It begins at 1 PM and costs only $7 for SO MUCH FUN!!!

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Saturday, July 20, 2013

An interview in Kansas City

The brilliant and diligent Miesha Miller of "What's Up, Kansas City?" interviewed me for the "On Top of Your Game" series. Unfortunately, the camera later goes out of focus, but you can still hear what we say.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Garden salad

Baby bok choy and its flowers, spinach, orach, purselane, fennel

I don't often post pictures of my food, but I'm excited that these plants grew in the Community Garden in Olneyville.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Tablet drawing

I recently got a tablet (the mobile kind.) It has a pretty fun drawing program, and a built- in stylus. I've been using it a lot in my travels, sketching ideas for FLOWERCLOUDS. It is much neater and easier than carrying around watercolor paint boxes (though I'll probably still do that, too.)

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

2013 Bay Area Maker Faire

It's nearly that time of year! I'll be showcasing FLOWERCLOUDS lasercut textiles this year at the Maker Faire instead of flameworked glass. I'll even be presenting onstage! You can find me in The Yard/ North/ booth TY46. See you in San Mateo May 18th and 19th!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Earrings

I made a simple and lightweight birthday gift for my friend.
I liked these so much that I made a heavier and more complicated version for me to test drive. These are of lampworked glass, steel, and silver.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

A new video is in the works!

Yesterday Graham Wheeler and I recorded a new tutorial video: How to Make Glass Chains! We may need a few more shots and editing will take a little while, but check out this funny image of the back of my head.

2 mic packs hang on my back as the wires snake through my hair to microphones clipped on the arms of my glasses.

Monday, April 1, 2013

New Glass


I have never owned a car, but for a while between 2011 and 2012 I was borrowing a car from my family to help dear hearts in different states. For six months I drove 500 miles a week, to New York and back, and to Boston and back. I enjoyed seeing my relatives frequently & being present with loved ones, and I wrote a lot of songs in the car. I used the car to get to my glass studio in Central Falls, where I would also sing a lot. I was not home often. (note bene- Central Falls is the smallest city in the smallest state in the US!)

Exactly a year ago I was hit by a drunk driver just 2 blocks from my house in Providence. The other driver hit me and ran, but she "luckily" left her license plate in the intersection. I was not hurt, but it was the end of the car.
It was a relief to not drive so much anymore. Providence parking regulation enforcers are relentless, gas is expensive, traffic can sometimes be frustrating. Providence is so small and bikable anyway (for the most part.) 

Last week my extraordinary sweetheart of a friend was kind enough to help me move my glass studio back to Olneyville, and as a result I've done more lampwork in the past week than I had in the last year. Today was the application deadline for some RISCA Fellowships, one of which I won a few years ago. Here are some new pieces from today's grant application.
A lampworked glass and leather cuff
Floral gradient earrings in blues


Tuesday, January 29, 2013


I'm teaching a one day laser- cut textiles class on February 2nd at AS220 and there are still some spots available. 



Sunday, January 13, 2013

Starting,

FLOWERCLOUDS. Still finishing the etsy listings 
and working on the website, but here'
a facebook page, if you "like" those things.