Margie Ehlers
Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas Omaha
Studio 102 hours by appointment only.
Please email margie@margeecreations.com
My favorite artistic pastime is lampworking.
Lampworking is a type of glasswork using a torch primary to melt glass. I love playing with fire and glass to create unique
items.
Using found objects with my lampwork glass beads is my
latest passion.
As a member of Midwest Lampwork Guild/MLG, we love making
glass beads for Beads of Courage. A program for hospitalized children with
serious/chronic illness. Beads of Courage provides the kids with hope,
healing, and a way to tell their stories. Omaha Children’s Hospital is
one of our favorite charities.
I have been involved with Art in the Bag since it was
created/started by Kelli Sweet in 2008. It is annual event that
raises money for Beads of Courage since 2012 at Hot Shops Art Center.
The Midwest Lampworkers Guild is also involved in creating Dream Beads for the kids at Omaha Children’s Hospital. Every child is given the opportunity to design/draw their own personal ‘Dream Bead”. Many times, this is very challenging and forces us out of our personal comfort zones. It is truly a MLG group effort.
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