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EP 63: Understanding the Science Behind the Art of Neon with Dani Kaes
In this episode of the Taming Lightning Podcast, I engage with Dani Kaes, a Seattle-based light artist and educator, as she shares her journey in neon art. We dive into the science behind her favorite gas mix of argon and krypton, exploring how these mixtures affect color and light intensity. Dani reflects on her background…
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Light Up Your Winter: 2025 UrbanGlass Week-Long Neon & Plasma Workshops
As the winter season approaches, so do the incredible learning opportunities at UrbanGlass! The 2025 schedule for week-long Neon and Plasma workshops is here, and I’m excited to share it with you as quickly as it landed in my hands.
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STORE Notice: Away for the Holidays Dec 22nd, 2024 – January 2nd, 2025
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The Taming Lightning Store is Back Online!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Taming Lightning Store is officially back online and ready to serve you! After resolving some technical challenges caused by a recent website update, we’ve worked diligently to ensure everything is running smoothly and efficiently.
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2025 Pittsburgh Glass Center| “Solid, Liquid, Gas, PLASMA!” with Amy Lemaire & Percy Echols II
Join Amy Lemaire and Percy Echols II at Pittsburgh Glass Center for “Solid, Liquid, Gas, PLASMA!” Over the course of this workshop, participants will design and fabricate a plasma lamp of their own design while learning about the science of gas discharge tubes in a creative environment. We will consider plasma in the contexts of…
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2025 Pittsburgh Glass Center | Wearable Neon with MolMol Kuo
Join MolMol at the Pittsburgh Glass Center this summer for Wearable Neon! How can we use glass and light as a medium to carry a piece of poetry with us? In this class, we will create wearable and portable pieces of neon that you can bring everywhere. The possibilities are endless such as wearing them…
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STORE NOTICE: Temporary Technical Issues
As of November 30th at 7 PM, following a recent website update, the Taming Lightning Store is experiencing technical issues that make it purchasing from the online store unavailable. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as I work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Thank you for your continued…
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Return from Corning: Residency Insights, Plasma Projects, and What’s Next for Taming Lightning
Percy here! It’s been a while since my last update, and I wanted to fill you in on what’s been happening and where things are headed. I like to keep things straightforward, but I’ve learned that sharing a bit of my journey helps everyone understand where I am now and where I’m aiming to go.
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EP 62: Bright Ideas: Balancing Art and Career with Jacob Willcox
In this episode, Jacob Wilcox shares his journey as a neon artist, emphasizing mentorship, accessibility, and the balance of artistry and client needs, while envisioning a collaborative future for the neon art community.
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EP 61: Exploring Light and Ephemeral Art with Alexander Groves of Studio Swine
In this episode, we’ll dive into the mesmerizing world of neon and plasma artworks, exploring Studio Swine’s fascination with light and materials. From their thought-provoking installations like “Wave. Particle. Duplex.” to their upcoming neon installation in South Korea, Alexander will share their insights, inspirations, and the challenges of working at the intersection of art and…
