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Aymie
02-27-2015, 07:50 AM
The 2015 Armadillo Art Glass Initiative will be held at St Elmo's Fire in Austin on May 23-24.

St Elmo's Fire is owned by Salt and Snic, and is home to many talented artists. We want to thank them for welcoming everyone in to their space.

This year's event will benefit Meals On Wheels And More of Austin for the third year in a row. Over the last two years, we have donated over $40,000 to MOWAM. We want to raise another $20,000 for them this year, and look forward to spending time with all of you and having a great time while we accomplish this goal. Come on out and have a good time with glass for a greater cause.


Event Schedule:

Main Event May 23-24: Live glass blowing demos by a whole heaping load of artists from Texas, joined by a selection of artists from around the country. In addition, we will have live music, food, drinks and a silent auction.

Ticket Info:

General admission $15/day or $25/weekend pass ($20 for weekend pass with donation of at least two canned food items.) Tickets are only available at the door.

VIP $600 (only 10 available) VIP tickets get you access to both days of the event, as well as access to the work space for the artists. These VIP ticket holders will be able to get up close and personal with all of our participating artists, giving them the chance to watch and learn from the masters, as well as having the opportunity to ask them questions and pick their brains. So far we have Salt, Snic and Micah Evans confirmed, and I will post more as the list grows. A class with one of these artists alone would be worth the cost of the ticket, and with this "class", you get access to several of the top artists in the industry. We will give you a personal introduction to each of the participating artists, as well as any other industry folks you wish to meet. Last year our VIP ticket holders were incredibly satisfied and we anticipate their return this year. These tickets will not last long. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested.



Participating Artists:

Out of State:

Micah Evans
Eusheen
2ba
JD Maplesden
Vela G
Hillary Cooper
Northern Waters
BMFT
Kind

Texas:

SNIC – Austin
SALT – Austin
Jmass – Austin
BOXFAN – Rural Texas
MIDAS – Rural Texas
Jenn Menzies – Rural Texas
STOKE – Austin
SPG – Austin
Earl Jr. – Dallas/FW
Flex – Dallas/FW
YUNK – Dallas/FW
JWhip – Dallas/FW
Zolbert – Austin
Shay – Austin
McFly – Austin
Turtle – Ausin
Kage – Dallas/FW
CDOT – Austin/Dallas
Shire – Rural Texas
Matt-Bomdiggidy – Houston
Pogo – Houston
Aymie McKesson -Austin
Prairie – Austin
Dread – Austin
Sap – San Antonio
Zara – San Antonio
Adam Smo – San Antonio
Jake Zollie – San Antonio
Smitty – San Antonio
8MM- Dallas/FW
Zorn – Dallas/FW
Glass Diver – Dallas/FW
JuJu – Dallas/FW
Randal James – Dallas/FW
INDO – Austin
Boots – Austin
Carl-GRAV – Austin
JJ Tagle – Austin
Shawna Benson – Austin
Mike Howard – Austin
Craig Lewis - Austin

kage
02-27-2015, 07:54 AM
Awesome

paulsafo
02-28-2015, 10:04 AM
:) See you there!

CrassGlass
03-05-2015, 08:34 AM
Can't wait! If there's anything I can help with on the tech side, let me know!

Aymie
03-05-2015, 09:44 AM
There are going to be some changes to the event schedule happening in the next few days. I will post the new details when we have them finalized.

Aymie
03-11-2015, 06:58 PM
I just did a pretty major update to our schedule. We are going to rep Texas in a serious way this year. We will have 40+ artists, and a good 75% of them are from Texas.

You all see Kage on their right? I want to give him special thanks as a melting pot member who has been an ultimate supporter.

oG Glocc Coma
03-11-2015, 09:45 PM
Yay! Im sooo going to try and make it! Thanks again for the weekend of glass love Aymie!

Are you taking glass donations like last year? Also im interested in partying very hard afterwards, Just an fyi!

kage
03-11-2015, 11:53 PM
Thanks for the shout out sista! Always down to give back where I can. Much love!!

Losiwells
03-14-2015, 02:32 AM
Yep!... I'm going this year. Regretted not attending last years event.

Ok, so the cold medicine that I'm taking has had adverse affects on me. I'm wide awake at 4:30 in the morning. When does this crap wear off? Stay tuned for your local update...
(it's the medication, alright so shut up)
when does this shit wear off?

Losiwells
03-14-2015, 02:37 AM
plus I want some badges...

Badges?...

Ray
03-14-2015, 03:59 AM
plus I want some badges...

Badges?...

We don't need no stinking badges!

paulsafo
03-14-2015, 06:04 AM
ohhh man i just saw the updated artist list. awesome.

Aymie
03-14-2015, 06:55 AM
plus I want some badges...

Badges?...


If you make a $100 wholesale donation to the Armadillo, you get a badge.

Losiwells
03-14-2015, 08:27 AM
Ok I'm making a huge marble for donation to the Armadillo.
Thanks.

Aymie
03-14-2015, 08:49 AM
Ok I'm making a huge marble for donation to the Armadillo.
Thanks.

Donations can be mailed to:

AAGI
Attn:Craig Lewis
11601 West Hwy 290
Suite A101 PMB#323
Austin TX 78737

We accept donations of all kinds. It doesn't have to be functional and it doesn't have to be glass. If you think you might have something you want to donate, don't hesitate to ask. Our silent auction raises a good deal of money.

CrassGlass
03-16-2015, 12:22 PM
Super excited about it! I can't wait to be Aymie's bitch! Command me, my queen!

oG Glocc Coma
03-16-2015, 02:07 PM
Anyone who lives in the Austin Area, Im looking for a Hotel good enough to bring my girl with me but on a Glass blower budget($120/night or so) any Suggestions to whats close to the Venue and still would sleep good enough for a picky significant other?

monte
03-16-2015, 02:23 PM
check out airbnb.com

kage
03-17-2015, 06:58 AM
Whoa there og gloc, $120/ night on a glass blower budget? You must be ballin out!

oG Glocc Coma
03-17-2015, 07:34 AM
I'd be ok with $29.98/night but wifey is a little picky! Most stuff in the area of austin was pretty pricey, cheapest I saw was like 70/night so i figured 120 would give myself a little range in the Area... Last time i went to Austin I stayed in a friends house so i guess i never really checked out the Hotel market.

I checked in to the "home" rentals for the weekend and they seem to be better priced! gonna see if anyone wants to throw in on a Big house, if not i'll just grab a 1bdrm condo close to St. Elmo's. Can't wait to meet everyone!

Aymie
03-17-2015, 08:11 AM
I used homeaway.com to find houses for our artists in previous years.

Aymie
03-17-2015, 09:58 AM
I just added Eush and 2ba to the demo list!

Aymie
03-19-2015, 06:28 AM
Only 9 VIP spots left.

Mecha
03-19-2015, 10:45 AM
I"m in.

kage
03-19-2015, 11:43 AM
Yeeeaaahh buddy ^ :flamethro

Aymie
03-20-2015, 09:03 AM
I just added another TMP member! We are super excited To add Mecha to the list.

Mecha
03-20-2015, 11:39 AM
I am super excited to be coming down. Sounds like it is going to be fun!

oG Glocc Coma
03-20-2015, 11:42 AM
Is it May Yet?!?!?!?!

but srsly, Can't wait!

Necoras
03-20-2015, 03:14 PM
Sounds like fun. I'll probably do at least a day trip.

sirglassart
03-23-2015, 06:14 PM
Fingers crossed... This noob here might go.

Aymie
03-27-2015, 11:29 PM
We may only have 5 VIP passes left, pending payment.

paulsafo
03-28-2015, 08:30 AM
We don't have your money!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mERMIwOXWbk

bowlpusher
03-30-2015, 03:33 PM
Awesome sauce. I wish I could be there with ya'll. I really just want to go and chill out at Sam's BBQ.

Aymie
03-30-2015, 07:55 PM
Are you not coming?

themoch
03-31-2015, 08:13 AM
good luck and have fun guys!

i won't be able to make it AGAIN :bummed:

sirglassart
04-23-2015, 07:02 AM
What is the address for the event... I'm planning trip.

kage
04-23-2015, 07:10 AM
St elmo st. Austin. Look for the giant liquid oxygen tank

sirglassart
04-23-2015, 07:30 AM
I'll be taking a bus to Austin... Then catch public transportation to get to there.. that's why I was wondering.

kage
04-23-2015, 08:52 AM
Ah, sorry. I don't know the exact address. It might even be St Elmo Dr or circle instead of Street...for all I know. But at least I pointed you in the right direction, hopefully :)

paulsafo
04-23-2015, 08:53 AM
510 E Saint Elmo Rd
Austin, TX 78745-1214
United States

Should share a parking lot with this address

Forgive me if I'm wrong someone plz correct me

sirglassart
04-23-2015, 08:54 AM
Ah, sorry. I don't know the exact address. It might even be St Elmo Dr or circle instead of Street...for all I know. But at least I pointed you in the right direction, hopefully :)
Definitely, Thanks!:cool:

Aymie
04-24-2015, 07:30 AM
510 E. St Elmo is the right address. It's a warehouse complex in south Austin.

I look forward to seeing all of you.

If anyone has any questions or concerns that require immediate attention, feel free to email me. Aymiemckesson at gmail.

daveabr
04-30-2015, 06:53 AM
Super pumped guys. Looks like I'll be down there with a little set up of goodies. Hopefully some of the new UV colors will be coming with me.

paulsafo
04-30-2015, 06:54 AM
Super pumped guys. Looks like I'll be down there with a little set up of goodies. Hopefully some of the new UV colors will be coming with me.

Nice! Look forward to meeting you Dave!!

Aymie
04-30-2015, 08:17 AM
Craig and I are super excited about seeing all of you. It's getting so close!

S.peirce
05-06-2015, 04:37 AM
Aymie put me on that list please

Aymie
05-06-2015, 09:00 AM
Check out the new additions to the line up in the first post!

kage
05-07-2015, 06:54 AM
I just saw Carl on the list. Respect. This is gonna be so much fun. If you're not going to be there you're missing out!

oG Glocc Coma
05-07-2015, 07:10 AM
I just saw Carl on the list. Respect. This is gonna be so much fun. If you're not going to be there you're missing out!

:(

Loganm
05-08-2015, 02:27 AM
I'm going !

Aymie
05-08-2015, 10:34 AM
Sweet! See you soon. Just two more weeks!

Aymie
05-13-2015, 01:57 PM
I just added BMFT and Kind to the demo list!

Losiwells
05-18-2015, 03:39 PM
So okay, I procrastinated, my donation is ready to go to the post office tomorrow. The thing is that with AAGI practically here, should I just bring it with me or go ahead and mail it. I can pay extra to make sure it arrives on time. What's best and easiest solution for you guys?

Aymie
05-19-2015, 08:25 AM
It totally fine for you to just bring it with you.

TacosGlass
05-19-2015, 10:04 PM
I'm gonna try to be there, forgot to ask off at work, but really, what's one missed day gonna do? pshhh, let's hope my Subaru makes the drive from Dallas

edit: ooh I'll try to bring stuff to donate too :)

S.peirce
05-26-2015, 05:08 AM
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the cause. It was great to put faces to forum names.
Craig and Aymie thank you for putting this all together it was a blast.
cheers

CrassGlass
06-23-2015, 08:44 PM
Psst- Aymie: Tell everyone how much you guys scored for Meals On Wheels this year! :heart:

paulsafo
06-23-2015, 08:59 PM
☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

S.peirce
06-24-2015, 04:18 AM
45k

Aymie
06-24-2015, 06:59 AM
Yes that amount is correct!!! With everyone's help, we were able To raise $45,000 for MOWAM this year!!! Thank you so much to everyone who came out of offered help and support in any way. This year was a huge success.