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Perkins is well known for her representations of every day objects in glass.  That the subject is commonplace does not in any way detract from the exquisite workmanship and creativity that is exemplified in each piece.  Whether the subject be cacti, bowling pins, traffic cones, flowers or other mundane objects, each is made up of beautifully hand-blown elements.  She elevates the medium of glass-blowing to a new dimension, creating sculptures that challenge her talents.  She is sought out by leading glass artists for collaborative projects although she is not particularly interested in commissions as she doesn't like to work on pieces where someone else has "called the shots."  Her originality, sensibility, and imagination have led her to become a well respected artist and innovator in the field of hot glass.

GlassRoots has provided glassmaking and business skills training to over 3,000 area youth since 2001.  The Studio is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. We are located at 10 Bleeker Street in Newark, NJ.  GlassRoots offers pre-teens, teens and adults an opportunity to create their own works of art.

This program has been supported in part by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Reitman Foundation, Victoria Foundation and NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State.

For additional on this or any other program, visit our website at www.glassroots.org, call (973) 353-9555 or email hotglassgr@gmail.com.

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