Education
2016 - M.F.A. studies California State University, Chico, CA
2015 - Recuperation Workshop w/Hugh Jenkins Berkeley, CA
2006 - Pre-M.F.A. Kiln Casting w/Dan Clayman Studies Kent State University, Kent, OH
2006 - Furnace Building Workshop w/Fred Metz (Spiral Arts) TMA, Toledo, OH
2004 - B.F.A. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Teaching
2021 - Intro to Glassblowing - Holdman Studios and Glass Art Institue (Lehi, UT)
2018 - Walk-in workshop instructor - Toledo Glass Guild (Toledo, OH)
2016 - Intro to Glass instructor - California State University, Chico (Chico, CA)
2013-15 - Skill transfer to locals - GreenVI Recycled Glass Studio (Tortola, BVI)
2013 - GlassBlowing Experience - Garden City Glass Works (Skagway, AK)
2005-12 - Trash to Treasures Experience - Maho Bay Eco Camps (St. John, USVI)
Awards and Grants
2019 - Key To The City design grant (Toledo, OH)
2016 - Non-Resident Graduate Fee Waiver Award (CSU Chico)
2013 & 2015 - B.V.I Spring Regatta Trophies
2014 - Limited Edition Blue Chair Bay Rum Tasting Glass Box Sets
2013 & 2015 - B.V.I Spring Regatta Trophies
Bibliography
McDevitt, Charlotte: “10 Great Projects and Events Improving the BVI”, Virgin Islands
Property & Yacht, Date Feb 2015 pg.34
Knack, Crystal: “Out of the Frying Pan”,The BVI Beacon, Date Jan.15th 2015 pg.1
Bryan, Colleen: “Working Greener Green VI Glass Studio”, Glass Art Magazine, vol.30
Date Jan/ Feb 2015 pg.26
HGTV House Hunters International: “Growing Family, Growing Budget on Tortola”
Episode. 7405 Series:7400