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...
Meet Cindi Brunell

Meet Cindi Brunell

Spotlight on Cindi Brunell This month’s spotlight is on Cindi Brunell of Livonia, Michigan. Cindi is an entrepreneur, business professional, wife, mom to Zac and a glass artist. She also works full time as a real estate appraiser. Glass and lampworking are an...
Meet Beth Williams

Meet Beth Williams

Spotlight on Beth Williams I have been a member of the ISGB since 1993.On a personal note, I’m the oldest of 5, married 47 years, no kids, grew up and settled in Gloucester MA (America’s oldest fishing port, 400 years old next year!) and am very involved in the local...