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Meet The Makers - Strathmore
Join us at The Mansion at Strathmore for a Meet the Makers event. Artist Vidya Vijayasekharan, Hillary Steel and myself (Karen Wilson)...
Karen Wilson
Mar 171 min read


Full Circle Art Exhibition - Strathmore Mansion
This mandala was accepted for the 33rd annual juried art exhibit, “Full Circle”, at Strathmore Mansion, opening January 25 and ending...
Karen Wilson
Jan 281 min read


Glen Echo Glassworks
My glass vase with glass blower Paul Swartwood of Glen Echo Glassworks will be featured with several other artists in the show...
Karen Wilson
Jan 271 min read


2025 Glass Class - Weisser Studio
Come join us for our new Mandala glass class at the Weisser Glass Studio. Mandalas have long been tools for self-discovery. In this...
Karen Wilson
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Glass Unlimited
Come see some of my latest work at the National Capital Art Glass Guild "Glass Unlimited" show on October 13, 2024.
Karen Wilson
Sep 13, 20241 min read


"We Are One"
This piece of glass art, titled “We Are One,” is a mandala, which means circle in Sanskrit. An ancient, archetypal symbol of the...
Karen Wilson
Aug 8, 20241 min read

Friendly Photo
This is a photo my friend Rhoda Baer took of me with my piece, “Out of Africa”.
Karen Wilson
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Opening Reception - Visions & Voices 2024
Wonderful opening for our Glass Visions and Voices 2024 show at the Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo. Here are a few of my pieces that are in...
Karen Wilson
Jun 10, 20241 min read

Sun With Rays ☀️
This glass art represents the sun, and the rays emanating from it. There are many different interpretations of the symbolism of the sun,...
Karen Wilson
May 14, 20241 min read

Visions and Voices 2024
Visions and Voices 2024 event will be held by the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo park. Come see some great pieces!
Karen Wilson
May 3, 20241 min read

Prism Show - Strathmore Mansion
This mandala will be on display from January 23 - February 17 in the show Prism: 32nd Strathmore Annual Juried Exhibition, at Strathmore...
Karen Wilson
Jan 24, 20241 min read

Holiday Cheer 2023
Fused glass hearts and ornaments, along with loads of holiday gifts, all for sale at the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. Hope to see you...
Karen Wilson
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Custom Rainbow Glass Patio Piece
Patio furniture with a glass art table top. I bought a patio end table from Wayfarer’s, and made a thick heavy piece of glass using...
Karen Wilson
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Creative Crafts Council Exhibit
I'm thrilled to share that I have two of my glass pieces being displayed this summer at the Creative Crafts Council show. The show takes...
Karen Wilson
May 1, 20231 min read


Geometric Shapes Potluck
I taught my first class as a resident artist at the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. The students made tiles with geometric shapes using...
Karen Wilson
Apr 7, 20231 min read


Metal, Gas & Glass
Learning MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding at Washington Glass School with Erwin Timmers. We learned how to cut steel and then to solder...
Karen Wilson
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Colors of Love 🎨
Happy Holi, Happy International Women’s Day. This is a large (13x15 inches) thick (one inch) piece filled with many transparent colors...
Karen Wilson
Mar 9, 20231 min read


Graciously Grateful - Murrini Shop
I just wanted to take a moment to send a special thanks to Stephanie Brown from the Murrini Shop. She shared some very kind words about...
Karen Wilson
Feb 9, 20231 min read


Rocking Bird Glass Studio 🐦
Great weekend at the cabin with the grand opening of the Rocking Birds Glass Studio. Michele Rubin taught the first class, Rorschach...
Karen Wilson
Feb 1, 20231 min read


Being Bold With A Mold
I created this glass piece using a bas relief powder mold technique (see the video below). To make the design, I used a plaster wall...
Karen Wilson
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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