Milkweed Arts Blog

The Wisdom of Boundaries: Honoring Your Space, Nurturing Your Peace

The Wisdom of Boundaries: Honoring Your Space, ...

Boundaries are often misunderstood as walls we build to keep others out, but in truth, they are bridges to healthier connection, clearer communication, and deeper self-respect. Setting boundaries is not...

The Wisdom of Boundaries: Honoring Your Space, ...

Boundaries are often misunderstood as walls we build to keep others out, but in truth, they are bridges to healthier connection, clearer communication, and deeper self-respect. Setting boundaries is not...

From Fire to Form: Trusting the Kiln in Fused Glass Art

From Fire to Form: Trusting the Kiln in Fused G...

There is a moment every fused glass artist knows well: the pause before opening the kiln. It is a mixture of anticipation, excitement, and vulnerability. Behind that closed door lies...

From Fire to Form: Trusting the Kiln in Fused G...

There is a moment every fused glass artist knows well: the pause before opening the kiln. It is a mixture of anticipation, excitement, and vulnerability. Behind that closed door lies...

The Strength of Stillness: Finding Calm in a World That Never Stops

The Strength of Stillness: Finding Calm in a Wo...

In a world that often measures worth by movement, where constant motion is praised and productivity is worn like a badge, stillness can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable. Yet within...

The Strength of Stillness: Finding Calm in a Wo...

In a world that often measures worth by movement, where constant motion is praised and productivity is worn like a badge, stillness can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable. Yet within...

Texture as Emotion: Adding Depth to Fused Glass Art

Texture as Emotion: Adding Depth to Fused Glass...

When we think of glass, we often imagine something smooth, polished, and pristine. Yet in the world of fused glass art, texture becomes a powerful storyteller. It brings dimension to...

Texture as Emotion: Adding Depth to Fused Glass...

When we think of glass, we often imagine something smooth, polished, and pristine. Yet in the world of fused glass art, texture becomes a powerful storyteller. It brings dimension to...

The Depth of Listening: Creating Space for What Truly Matters

The Depth of Listening: Creating Space for What...

Listening is often thought of as a passive act, something we do while waiting for our turn to speak. In truth, listening is one of the most powerful forms of...

The Depth of Listening: Creating Space for What...

Listening is often thought of as a passive act, something we do while waiting for our turn to speak. In truth, listening is one of the most powerful forms of...

The Studio as Sanctuary: Creating Space for Art and Emotion

The Studio as Sanctuary: Creating Space for Art...

Every artist needs a place to return to, not only to work, but also to reflect, recharge, and reconnect. In the world of fused glass, the studio becomes more than...

The Studio as Sanctuary: Creating Space for Art...

Every artist needs a place to return to, not only to work, but also to reflect, recharge, and reconnect. In the world of fused glass, the studio becomes more than...