15th Anniversary Party & SAFE Silent Auction

Sunday, Oct 2, 2022

5pm-9pm

Helios Fused Glass Studio

13581 Pond Springs Rd.

Austin, TX

It's our 15th year birthday!! Despite a pandemic, changes in ownership, recession(s) and glass droughts, Helios has stayed open...and it's all because of you! This sweet, crazy-loyal, glass-obsessed community is something special. But, y'all already knew that. Some of you have been here since year one. Some of you just found Helios last month. Some of you hang out for hours each week. Some of you swing by once every few years (or decade!). Some of you have taught here, learned here, worked here, volunteered here, laughed here, cried here, celebrated here, spent way more than you planned here, bandaged your fingers and your hearts here. Every one of us brought Helios to this moment. THIS deserves a party!

- Kristine Shafer

EVENTS

5pm - 7pm

SAFE Silent Auction

After a 3 year hiatus, the annual SAFE Auction is back! Local and nationally-recognized fused glass artists have donated pieces to our silent auction!

100% of profits from the silent auction will be donated to SAFE Alliance. Final donation total will be announced at the end of the night!
Auction items will be featured on this page 1 week before the party
Auction ends precisely at 7pm. Top bidders can collect their pieces immediately following announcement of winners.

#1 - Watercolor by Kim Brill - 6.5” x 3.33”

#2 - Watercolor by Kim Brill - 8” x 4.75”

#4 - Sushi Plate by Malina Cipleu - 10.25" x 6”

#5 - Sushi Plate by Malina Cipleu - 10.125” x 6.25"

#6 - Pendant Necklace by Michele Bennett - 1.66” x 1.66”

#7 - Pendant Necklace by Michele Bennett - 1.75” x 1.75”

#8 - Pendant Necklace by Michele Bennett - 2" x 2"

#9 - Beaded Necklace by Bobbi Wilson - 3" x 1.5"

#10 - Drop Earrings by Bobbie Wilson - 2"

#11 - Fan Necklace by Bobbie Wilson - 7" x 3"

#12 - Blue Strip Bowl by Michele Bennett - 8.5” x 5.125”

#13 - Tapestry Sunset by Michele Bennett - 9.33” x 6.25”

#14 - Rainbow Bowl by Michele Bennett - 8.5” x 5”

#15 - Yarn Patterns Plate by Paul Tarlow AND Lace & Yarn ebook - 8” x 7.75”

#16 - Koi Platter by Paul Tarlow AND Freeze & Fuse ebook - 12” x 6”

#17 - Controlled Holes Plate by Paul Tarlow AND Lace & Yarn ebook - 11.75” x 6.63”

#20 - Petrified Platter by Becky Shelby - 13" x 7"

#21 - Wafer Tile by Kim Brill - 7.25” x 7”

#22 - Wafer Tile by Kim Brill - 5.13” x 5”

#23 - Sculpture by Andrea Loomis - 9" x 6"

5pm - 9pm

Free T-Shirt Printing

Industry Print Shop is bringing out their portable printing press set-up! As our gift to each of you for supporting Helios over the past 15 years, everyone at the party will get their choice of shirt, image, and color of FOUR Helios logos printed live for you! You can ALSO bring in a shirt/apron/bag to print your choice of custom logos onto!!

Best print fabrics if you want to bring something to customize: cotton or cotton blend, with a flat space (either 5” wide or 10” wide) without seams to print on.

5pm - 9pm

POT LUCK & BOUNCE HOUSE

Bring your favorite dish to share! We’ll provide plates/utensils and drinks, including some adult beverages! Please, bring chairs if you’re able. We’re taking over the parking lot just outside the studio. If you have foldable camping chairs, please bring them along! There’s going to be a bounce house for the kids, too!

SLIDESHOW

15 years is a LOT of memories! Send us photos you have from over the years. We’ll compile them into a show that’ll play throughout the night. (Some are shared below! But we need more!!)

Send your photos to photos@heliosglass.com