Meet Susan Richards

Meet Susan Richards

Spotlight on Susan Richards My name is Susan Richards and I began my journey in glass beadmaking in 2008 when I attended the Ann Arbor Art fair in Michigan. I saw the work of a glass artist who created encased floral beads and I was amazed. In talking with the artist,...
Meet Beverly Seibenhener

Meet Beverly Seibenhener

Spotlight on Beverly Seibenhener I did not start my journey in glass until I retired, so I guess I am a late starter. After a career in Perioperative Nursing, I started going to classes at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts. I was lucky enough to take lampworking...
Meet Esther Silver

Meet Esther Silver

Spotlight on Esther Silver Hi! My name is Esther Silver, 70 years of age, divorced, with a son and 3 grandchildren…. I originally am from Canada, an Alberta girl, and then Ontario, but I’ve been living in Israel for over 22 years. Came as a 17 year old, finished...
Meet Diane Kermode

Meet Diane Kermode

Spotlight on Diane Kermode Hello from Chicken Coop Glass Studio! Why the name Chicken Coop Glass Studio? I started my glass journey in an old chicken coop, and over the years a new, modern, fire-resistant studio has been built. I live in Chilliwack, in the beautiful...
Meet Ann Marie McCann

Meet Ann Marie McCann

Spotlight on Ann Marie McCann I grew up going to the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach, CA every summer. When I got bored trailing along behind my family, I’d slip away to the glass-blowing demonstration. I could stand there for hours, mesmerized by what the artists...
Meet Renee Mathies

Meet Renee Mathies

Spotlight on Renee Mathies My name is Renee Mathies and I am a lampworker artist based in Knoxville, TN. I love to see the looks from people when I tell them that “I Play with Fire!” My journey started when I was doing a small church craft show. At the time I made...