I discovered the healing power of art at a time when I was clouded by grief. The tactile experience while handling the glass took my mind away from the weight of my
loss and gave my mind and soul a place to pause away from the heavy thoughts. The creative process of choosing colors, cutting, arranging, and fusing glass became a
form of meditation. Each piece I shaped helped piece my inner self back together. This is when I learned that Art doesn’t judge you or your grief; it just accepts you and
helps you heal. I chose a large project that at the time started. it was a setting sun to me, yet slowly each week, it became a rising sun; affirming my renewal.

But the experience at Glass Arts Collective was more than just the art—it was the community. The welcoming atmosphere of this studio provided my soul relief… I
referred to it as my Therapy. The sense of camaraderie among the artists of all levels made me feel like I belonged somewhere, at a time when I felt so unanchored.
Thank you, Glass Arts Collective in letting me find some light in my darkest days.