Julie began fusing glass in 2003. Originally trained as a professional musician, Julie is accustomed to spending hours perfecting a task. It takes discipline to become an artist of any genre and transferring her passion and drive from music to glass was a natural and logical course. She knew that one day, even if that one day began in her retirement, she would be working in this medium. The combination of her creative energies and musical instincts became her greatest asset. Her pieces sing and take center stage in any environment.
Snowbird Creations Glass Studio is situated in the beautiful mountains surrounding Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County Maryland. To visit her studio and gallery, call for availability and directions. The location is in one of the more pristeen areas that is tucked away in the woods full of wildlife and inspiring vistas.
She is executive director of 'Glass, Glorious Glass' - the annual art glass tour of Garrett County held the first full weekend of August.
Hobbies and other interests:
Once a musicain, always a musician. I am Artistic Director of the Garrett Choral Society, a non-auditioned community choir full of very talented singers. I am blessed to work with these wonderful people and I rarely have to hire soloists - they come right from the choir! We give 2-3 concerts a year and have quite an extensive list of repertoire that includes many major works.
DIRECTIONS: Snowbird Creations Glass Studio is located in the Sky Valley vicinity in Swanton, Maryland. Take the 495 south exit from Maryland I-68. Turn Right onto Sky Valley Drive, turn right to enter Sky Valley, right at the 'Y' to stay on Sky Valley Drive. Enter Loch Glade Sanctuary; Sky Valley Drive now becomes Traci Lane. Take the 2nd right on Orchard Lane, 2nd left on Snowbird Lane. The studio is at the top of the hill, last house on the right - 398 Snowbird Lane. During studio tours, signs are posted starting at the intersection of 495 and Sky Valley Drive.
From Oakland, Maryland, travel north on 135, which turns into 495. Turn left in Swanton to stay on 495 north. Left on Sky Valley Drive and continue as above.
VISITORS: Many times, folks just 'pop in' and take a chance that I can open for them. Please call prior to coming to the gallery to be sure that I am home. It's a lovely drive to Snowbird Creations Glass Studio, but to find the gallery closed is a dissappointment to both you and me. It only takes a moment to call: 301-387-4624.
Gallery and Studio Schedule:
'GRAND OPENING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!'
OPEN HOUSE STUDIO TOUR KICKS OFF THE TOURIST SEASON AT DEEP CREEK LAKE
Saturday-Sunday 10-4
RETAIL GALLERY OPEN FOR THE 2010 SEASON
Most Saturdays 10-4 through August
Or by Appointment
From September, Appointment only
Call 301-387-4624
STARTING SPRING 2011, I WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE MONTHLY OPEN HOUSE STUDIO TOURS AS LISTED BELOW, BUT WILL BE
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL,
I WILL GLADLY OPEN FOR YOU.
The following dates include my monthly studio tours with fusing discussions and demonstrations as well as special local events. Directional signs will be posted when appropriate.
'Memorial Day Weekend Open House' - Studio/Gallery tour - May
'First Light of Summer' - Studio/Gallery tour - Saturday on or following the first day of summer - June 21st
'Art in the Park'- Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center - 2nd weekend in July - on site
'Garrett County Artists Open StudioTour' -
Last weekend in July
'Glass, Glorious Glass' - Studio/Gallery Tour : 1st full weekend in August: Fri, Sat, Sun
'Art and Wine' - Garrett County Fairgrounds - weekend after Labor Day - Sept - on site
'Heritage Crafts Festival' - during Autumn Glory - October
'Mountain Maryland' - Artists Studio Tour - first two weekends in November - sponsored by the Allegany Arts Council
'Black Friday''- Friday after Thanksgiving - Nov - Gallery open
'Gift Giving' - month of December by appointment
I welcome visitors to my studio and gallery at any time.
Call 301-387-4624 for an appointment.
