About the Artist
International!
My work can now be found in collections in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., New Zealand & Switzerland!
There may be other countries but... I'm delighted!
The beauty of glass is that it is timeless.
It will never fade.
It will never lose vibrancy, colour, form.
If it is taken care of, it will literally last forever.
How cool is that??
In the beginning...
I started my artistic journey creating jewellery.
Kiln-forming glass started as a means of adding a dramatic pop of colour to these sterling silver designs.
While jewellery remains a small part of my portfolio,
the scope of glass as a medium captivates me and has taken hold:
Colour, depth, light and shadow....
It's irresistable....
A Passion for Experimenting & Learning
My learning process is both formal and experiential.
I've taken courses from glass masters,
and learned through personal trial and error.
I love learning new techniques in glass manipulation....
I hope and believe that my artistic journey will never be complete.
Let the creative process continue!
Every Design Unique
Firing in the kiln to temperatures as high as 1500+ degrees...
Using powders and frits, stringers and sheets...
Using the kiln to promote the flow of glass and
fully transform the glass...
All this means that no matter how a design begins,
I can't predict with certainty how a design will come out.
What I do know is that each and every work is a
unique labour of love!
Education & Background
I've been incredibly lucky to learn from some of the world's best fused glass artists / instructors, and continue to learn and combine techniques as I explore and manipulate this amazing medium!
- Mar 2022 - Dec 2024 + ongoing community practice to present day:
Narcissus Qualigata "Painting with Glass"
- Mar 2026: Frank van dem Ham: "Outside the Mold"
- May 2025: Miriam di Fiore: "Seasons"
- May 2023: Miriam di Fiore: "Keys to the Kingdom"
- Apr 2023: Amanda Simmons: "Delicate Disco" vessels
- Jun 2022: Evelyn Gottschall Baker: "Non-Traditional Pate de Verre"
- Feb 2021: Tim Carey: "A Painterly Portrait in Glass"
- 2011 - 2021: various courses & self-taught exploration, ongoing to this day!