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About the Glass Station:
I first took a jewelry design course in high school and became infatuated with creating beautiful unique items to wear that I could say I made. Sadly, after high school there was not really a place for me to create and real life began – working to pay bills and having little to no time to create. Fortunately, I have energy unlike most and have always worked more then one job (sometimes as many as 5-6) which unfortunately, left me with very little time to be creative in any way. As far as making jewelry, there was not only the lack of time, but the lack of money and space for the expensive equipment and materials. That is until one day some coworkers came into the office wearing the cutest beaded necklaces proclaiming “I made it” when I took notice. they had taken a stringing class at a local bead store – immediately i was in love and the epiphany that I did not need a ‘studio’ to create was realized. Well, a decade later and I have a studio where I lampwork (melt glass in a torch), fuse (warm glass in a kiln) and do silversmithing. I continue to take classes to increase my skills and strive to come up with new exciting designs. https://kimberlypolka.com/ |
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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is committed to enabling the participation and enjoyment of our programming and events for all visitors. At Brushwood Center, you will have open access to accessible parking and entrance to the house, a gender neutral bathroom, and changing tables.
If you require certain accommodations in order to observe or attend our events, or have questions regarding accessibility of our facilities, please contact our Manager of Public Programs and Communications, Parker Nelson, at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org or at (224) 633-2424 ext. 1. Programming and events at Brushwood Center is available to everyone, including but not limited to age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. |
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Mondays & Wednesdays: 10am - 3pm Sundays: 1pm - 3pm and by appointment |