Glass Art – Katie Plunkard

Marmalade

Posted on April 29, 2013June 28, 2013 by katieplunkard in Events, New Work

I, finally, received my copy of Marmalade. I’ve got a page to myself in this first-ever edition of the now annual publication by JamFactory.

Marmalade Cover Marmalade Page

Tom Moore: JamFactory 40th Anniversary

Posted on April 23, 2013June 28, 2013 by katieplunkard in Events

Check out this awesome video of the amazing Tom Moore talking about his work for the JamFactory 40th Anniversary. Tom is a fantastic glassblower! He was one of my bosses at JamFactory and he continues to be a great mentor, role model and friend. Not to mention, I make a brief appearance in this video helping him make some cane!

Herringbone Bottles

Posted on December 8, 2012December 8, 2012 by katieplunkard in New Work

I’ve added new images of herringbone inspired bottles as well as some more plaid inspired ones under Tessuti.

BeeBop

Posted on December 1, 2012December 1, 2012 by katieplunkard in New Work

This recent creation is an extravagant key holder. Beebop is equipped with two standard issue robot claws for holding your most used key rings while his entire body is actually a vessel that can store the rest.

Aviary Series and Tessuti

Posted on September 28, 2012October 21, 2012 by katieplunkard in New Work

I’ve just added some images of new exhibition work! There will be more to come soon but for the moment, check out the Aviary Series which features some hot-sculpted birds and flora hot-joined into clear glass forms. Also, a series of patterned bottles I’ve been working on called “Tessuti.”

New Images

Posted on May 12, 2012June 9, 2012 by katieplunkard in New Work

Fairy Wren Close Up — Superb Fairy Wrens. Glass. 2012.

I’ve updated the site with some new photography. Check out the variation on my Aerie Series that may be the beginning of an exhibition series including specific bird species. I’ve also added a bottle and cup set to the Niche Series and some more glass panties. There will be more variations on the underwear to come!

Glass Blowing: Flying Saucer at JamFactory Adelaide

Posted on April 10, 2012April 13, 2012 by katieplunkard in Events

So this is from last year but its an example of some of the cooler stuff that we do at the JamFactory. Each year we have a “Family Day” as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival and I believe an additional one later in the year. The last two times, at least, we have had a drawing competition for the kids that ends with us making the winning drawings in glass. This video from last years event shows me and Maddy assisting the amazing Tom Moore in making the two winners: A flying saucer flown by a ghost owl and a six-legged creature. The kids got to watch the whole thing. It’s definitely one of my favorite things to do here. Unfortunately, there is no video for this year’s event.