Education
- 2009 – Emporia State University – Bachelor of Fine Arts: Emphasis in Glass Forming – Emporia, KS
- 2003 – Emporia High School – Glassblowing/Ceramics – Emporia, KS
Professional Experience
- 2018 – Present BLACKBIRD IRON AND DESIGN – Seattle, WA – Metal Fabricator
- 2015 – 2018 MARTIN BLANK STUDIOS – Seattle, WA – Metal Fab./Studio Assistant
- 2014 – Present FREELANCE METAL WORK – Seattle, WA – Artwork Stands/Mounts/Tools/Fabrication
- 2014 – 2015 GLASS EYE STUDIO – Seattle, WA – Glassblower
- 2010 – 2014 BLUESTEM FARM AND RANCH SUPPLY – Emporia, KS – Small Engine Mechanic
- 2013 MUSEUM OF GLASS: Scott Darlington – Summer Residency – Tacoma, WA – Assistant
- 2012 – 2013 ROCK COTTAGE GLASSWORKS: Dierk Van Keppel – Merriam, KS – Equip. Fab./Maintenance
- 2009 –2010 HAUTE SHOP GLASS STUDIO: Dan Kettle – Private Studio – Topeka, KS – Assistant/Renter
- 2009 CREATIVE GLASS CENTER OF AMERICA: Wheaton Arts – Millville, NJ – Studio Assistant
- 2009 CREATIVE GLASS CENTER OF AMERICA: Wheaton Arts – Millville, NJ – Instructor
- 2009 RC HOT GLASS STUDIO: Introduction to Glass Blowing – Austin, TX – Visiting Artist/Instructor
- 2008 – 2009 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Art Department – Emporia, KS – Glass Studio Technician
- 2007 – 2009 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY: HVAC Shop – Emporia, KS – Student Assistant
- 2005 – 2009 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Patrick Martin – Instructor – Emporia, KS – Artist Assistant
- 2005 – 2006 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Art Department – Emporia, KS – Ceramic Studio Technician
- 2005 THIRD DEGREE GLASS FACTORY – St. Louis, MO – Studio Assistant
Honors and Awards
2017
- Museum of Glass Tacoma – Summer Featured Artist Residency
- Niche Awards Professional – Finalist – Mixed Media Category – Niche Magazine
- Pilchuck Glass School – Visiting Artist – Jason Christian’s “Elemental” Class
2016
- Jon and Mary Shirley Scholarship in Glass – Pratt Fine Arts Center – Seattle, WA
2015
- 3rd Place – CityArts Annual Juried Art Exhibition – Wichita, KS
2009
- Niche Magazine Student Awards FINALIST/WINNER – Glass: Functional category
- Niche Magazine Student Awards FINALIST – Glass: Sculptural category
2008
- ESU Art 96 Scholarship
- ESU Glass Art Society Conference Scholarship
- Haystack Mountain School of Crafts SUMMER WORK-STUDY SCHOLARSHIP
- Kansas Collegiate Aesthetics Exhibition HONORABLE MENTION
- Niche Magazine Student Awards FINALIST – Glass: Functional category
- Pittsburgh Glass Center SUMMER HALF-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
2007
- ESU Art Department Scholarship
- ESU Glass Art Society Conference Scholarship
- Penland School of Crafts SUMMER FULL-SCHOLARSHIP
- Pittsburgh Glass Center SUMMER HALF-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
2006
- ESU Glass Art Society Conference Scholarship
- ESU Jeremy Ely Fine Arts Scholarship
- Penland School of Crafts SUMMER WORK-STUDY SCHOLARSHIP
2005
- ESU Jeremy Ely Fine Arts Scholarship
Work Shops
2009
- Katherine Gray ESU Glass Blowout
2008
- James Vella – ESU Visiting Artist
- Michael Schunke – Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
- Ross Richmond – Pittsburgh Glass Center
- Scott Darlington – ESU Glass Blowout
2007
- Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen – ESU Visiting Artist
- Randy Walker – ESU Glass Blowout
- Scott Benefield – Pittsburgh Glass Center
- Scott Darlington – Penland School of Crafts
2006
- Flo Perkins – ESU Visiting Artist
- Jasen Johnsen – ESU Visiting Artist
- Jill Reynolds/Dan Spitzer – ESU Visiting Artists
- James Mongrain – ESU Glass Blowout
2005
- Boyd Sugiki – ESU Glass Blowout
- Chuck Lopez – ESU Visiting Artist
Exhibitions
2019
- “Solo Exhibition,” Refract: Seattle Glass Experience, Seattle, WA – Open Studio Artist
2015
- “Annual Juried Art Exhibition,” CityArts, Wichita, KS
2014
- “Ridgway Chainsaw Carver Rendezvous Auction,” Ridgway, PA
2012
- “Newman Regional Health Breast Cancer Benefit Auction,” Emporia Arts Council, Emporia, KS
2009
- “BFA THESIS EXHIBITION – Tumultuous Past: Glimpses Into The American Dream”
– Solo Exhibition, Gilson Gallery, Emporia KS - “Breaking Through,” Vonfire Gallery at Louisville Glassworks, Louisville KY
- “Cheers! A Drinking Glass Invitational,” Vonfire Gallery at Louisville Glassworks, Louisville KY
- “ESU Juried Student Exhibition,” Norman Eppink Gallery, Emporia KS
- “Glass Arts Society Student Exhibition,” Corning NY
- “Glass Weekend Employee Exhibition,” CGCA at Wheaton Arts, Millville NJ
- “Kansas Artist Craftsmen Association Member Exhibition,” Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, Hays KS
- “Kansas Artist Craftsmen Association Material Mastery Exhibition,” Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, Hays KS
- “Niche Student Awards Finalists Display,” Buyer’s Market of American Craft, Philadelphia PA
2008
- “ESU Glass Juried Exhibition,” Millenic Gallery, Kansas City MO
- “ESU Juried Student Exhibition,” Norman Eppink Gallery, Emporia KS
- “Glass Art Society Student Exhibition,” Portland OR
- “Kansas Collegiate Aesthetics Juried Exhibition,” Birger-Sandzen Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg KS
2007
- “ESU Juried Student Exhibition,” Norman Eppink Gallery, Emporia KS
- “ESU Valentine’s Day Invitation Exhibition,” Arts Council, Emporia KS
- “Glass Arts Society Student Exhibition,” Pittsburgh PA
2006
- “ESU Glass Juried Exhibition,” Millenic Gallery, Kansas City MO
- “ESU Juried Student Exhibition,” Norman Eppink Gallery, Emporia KS
- “ESU Valentine’s Day Exhibition,” Norman Eppink Gallery, Emporia KS
- “Glass Arts Society Student Exhibition,” St. Louis MO
- “Goblets and Vessels” – Solo Exhibition, JavaCat5 Coffee House, Emporia KS
Skills
Glass: Blowing, hot-sculpting, kiln/hot casting, fusing, slumping, cold-work/polishing, charging cullet/batch, production work, mold blowing, team glass work
Metal: MIG/Arc welding, Oxy-Acetylene torch cutting, grinding/polishing, fabrication, metal lathe experience, forging, tap and die cutting, sheet metal work, etc.
Wood: Joinery, basic framing/carpentry, sanding/finishing, chainsaw carving, power equipment/tools
Instruction: Blow your own program experience, public demonstrations, technical instruction, public talks about glassblowing, educational talks, private lessons
Small Engine Repair: Briggs & Stratton certified Master Service Technician, Husqvarna Gold Level, Stihl Bronze Level, Echo 2-Stroke, Kohler Expert Level, Kohler 4 day Engine Teardown School, Kawasaki 2-Stroke/4-Stroke
Equipment: Refractory work, rebuilds/fabrication, restoration experience, basic gas/piping knowledge, basic electrical, blowers, burners, trouble-shooting, equipment maintenance, welding/other metal fabrication skills.