Sharing one's talents

The past two weeks in Hart County have been exciting with the Civil War Days in Munfordville, KY and the Horse Cave Heritage Festival.

Both events were excellent places for artists to give demonstrations of their works and talents and Avalon Stained Glass School & Creativity Center took advantage of both opportunities.

At Civil War Days we were so busy with the people at our booth that I did not have a chance to see who the other demonstrators were. However, at the Horse Cave Heritage Festival it was different as we were all in one place on the lawn of the Thomas House. Being in one place made it seem more like art demonstrations than being scattered and the planners had a big sign made by Kenny’s Signs saying Art Demonstrations here which allowed people to easily find us.

There was a wonderful variety of talent there with Donna Seymour demonstrating the making of her wonderful dolls, Karen McGinn of Heritage Art Gallery and Donut shop doing demonstrations of spinning and weaving wool, Douglas and Vennie Rich demonstrated the art of hand crafting white oak baskets, Paul Wilson of Priceville had a great demonstration of pottery which the kids loved because they got to use the potters wheel and we got to see the wonderful wood carving demonstration of artist, Shirley Grivas who recently moved to Linwood.

Carl Correll demonstrated all day with his stained glass equipment and created two stained glass crosses during that time. We had lots of people at that demonstration and they were constantly amazed how simple it was and that no one really needed any artistic talent to create stained glass once one knew the techniques.

I demonstrated Scratch Art creation on Claybord and it was delightful that many people realized how easy it was to create that kind of art “without knowing how to draw a straight line.”

Four demonstrators never showed up which puzzles me simply because demonstrations are an amazing way to advertise yourself, your talents and your business. It is a way to meet people, distribute flyers, coupons, give out your business cards and perhaps get new customers if you give lessons or workshops. It is a way to sell your products perhaps not there and then, but in the future. It is a way to have people sign up for your newsletter or Blog if you have one. It is a way to become the “specialist” and answer questions. It is a very inexpensive way to become known!

We personally want to thank both Civil War Days and Horse Cave Heritage Festival planners for inviting us to join their demonstrations.

So the next time you are in our neck of the woods, stop in for a visit where “Art Only is Spoken Here©” and if you have an arts and crafts questions, just email me at askarlene@scrtc.com

Canmer Couple Wins Etched Stained Glass Panel in Drawing

Peggy Sue and Roy Avery of Canmer, KY names were drawn in the Avalon Stained Glass School & Creativity Center’s drawing for an etched stained glass panel by artist Carl Correll.   All proceeds from the raffle were sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Meet Mary Coakley

Mary Coakley of Magnolia, KY has completed the pre-requisite hours to become a certified Stained Glass artist at Avalon Stained Glass School & Creativity Center in Munfordville, KY.  Mary, a quilter created a lovely stained glass cross and was also selected as Avalon’s Student of the Month for September.

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Meet Catherine Jewell an outstanding Alumni

Catherine Jewell of Bonnieville, KY completed a 8 hour stained glass cross workshop and created a colorful, large stained glass cross to hang in her window. Catherine completed this project in less than 8 hours.

Catherine is one of Avalon Stained Glass School and Creativity Center's outstanding alumni. Check out our workshops now.

It's Never too late for a Stained Glass Flying Butterfly Workshop

Stained Glass Flying Butterfly Workshop

Where: Avalon Stained Glass School & Creativity Center

100 Dave Wintsch Rd. Munfordville, KY 42765

When: 8:30 am to 5 pm CT

Your choice of workshop day

Our workshop schedule from Oct. 12 to 21^st is filled

Name your own time prior to or after those dates.

This workshop takes about 30 -40 hours and you can come in 3 hour increments during our daily schedule or Tuesday or Thursday evenings 5 to 8 pm CT or Saturday mornings 9 am to noon CT or come and stay for a 5 day workshop at the Creativity Center.

You will learn to cut stained glass, foil stained glass, solder stained glass & create a beautiful, large, hanging stained glass butterfly mobile with wings that flap when the air moves the hanging flower. Just call us to reserve your date, fill in the form and return with your check.

This workshop is for beginners or intermediates and is limited to 6 students. You can check out the complete information by clicking here now.

Splendor in the Glass

"Splendor in the Glass" is a magnificent stained glass work of art created by award winning International artist, Carl Correll of Avalon Stained Glass School & Creativity Center in Munfordville, KY. This piece was a ribbon winner at the 2010 KY State Fair.

This work of art is 36" x 36" and then is framed in a real oak wood frame thus making the piece approximately 40" x 40".

The work consists of 550 pieces that were handled 4,400 times from start to finish and it took about 4 weeks to complete.

This piece is signed and dated by the artist and comes with an artist signed Certificate of Authenticity and an artist bio. This will make a stunning statement for your home. Buy now!

Gallery price $1,899.00 OBO Plus freight. Invest in this original piece of stained glass art by clicking here

All images on this web site are original works of art created by Carl Correll. Images may appear different on your computer screen than actual artwork. Gallery representation:

Avalon is now a Delphiglass Elite Dealer

Avalon Stained Glass School is now a Delphiglass Elite Dealer and you can check out our page for clearances, specials, deals, coupons, events and more by clicking here now.

Stained Glass Flying Butterfly Workshop

Stained Glass Flying Butterfly Workshop

Where: Avalon Stained Glass School & Creativity Center
100 Dave Wintsch Rd. Munfordville, KY 42765

When: 8:30 am to 5 pm CT
Your choice of workshop day

Our workshop schedule from Oct. 12 to 21st is filled

Name your own time prior to or after those dates.

This workshop takes about 30 -40 hours and you can come in 3 hour increments during our daily schedule or Tuesday or Thursday evenings 5 to 8 pm CT or Saturday mornings 9 am to noon CT or you can come for 5 days and stay at Avalon's Creativity Center.

You will learn to cut stained glass, foil stained glass, solder stained glass & create a beautiful, large, hanging stained glass butterfly mobile with wings that flap when the air moves the hanging flower. Just call us to reserve your date, fill in the form and return with your check.

This workshop is for beginners or intermediates and is limited to 6 students.

Workshop Fee: $ 495.00
Alumni who have taken a complete 30-40 hr. workshop may deduct $200.00

Click here to find out more.