PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002
Teacher Assistant to Randy T. Walker, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
2001
Full time Glass blower, Starfish Glassworks, Victoria, B.C.
Instructor: Introduction to Glassblowing, Starfish Glassworks, Victoria, B.C.
1999-2001
Instructor: Introduction to Glassblowing, Andrighetti Glassworks
1999-2001
Fulltime Glass blower/Shop Tech, Andrighetti Glassworks
2000
Pilchuck Auction setup volunteer
1999
Poleturner for Pilchuck Glass School
1998-2001
Glass blower/Educator, Totally Amazing Glass Show
1996-1998
Glass blower, Robert Held Art Glass
1998
Exhibitions Director, Treasurer, B.C. Glass Arts Association
1997
President, Exhibitions Director, B.C. Glass Arts Association
1992-1996
Apprentice Glass blower, Shop Tech, Robert Held Art Glass
1996
Exhibitions Director, B.C. Glass Arts Association
1995
Secretary, B.C. Glass Arts Association
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2003
Form and Intent Solo exhibition, Vetri International Glass, Seattle, WA
Canadian Art Exhibition Group show, Sandra Ainsley Gallery, Toronto
Decanters as Functional Art Group exhibition, Starfish Glassworks, Victoria, B.C.
2002
Formulations, Solo exhibition at Starfish Glassworks, Victoria, B.C.
A Gather of Glass Group exhibition at Ariana, Royal Oak, MI
Empty Bowl Project Canadian Craft and Design Museum, Vancouver, B.C.
Invitational Goblet Show Starfish Glassworks, Victoria, B.C.
2001
Formulations, Solo exhibition at Portfolio Gallery, Vancouver B.C.
Curated The White Exhibition, Portfolio Gallery, Vancouver B.C.
Essence, Starfish Glassworks, Victoria, B.C.
2000
B.C. Glass Arts Association 2000 Biennial Exhibition, B.C. Glass Arts Association in co-operation with Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.
Baker's Dozen, solo exhibition at Portfolio Gallery, Vancouver B.C.
Raise a Glass, Crafts Association in co-operation with The Vancouver International Wine Festival, Vancouver, B.C.
Empty Bowl Project, The Canadian Craft Museum, Vancouver, B.C.
Essence, Starfish Glassworks, Victoria, B.C.
1999
Glass Art Eleven, B.C. Glass Arts Association, Vancouver, B.C.
Dieci, Andrighettii Glassworks, Vancouver, B.C.
6th Annual invitational Glass Exhibition, Ontario Crafts Council, Toronto, Ontario
Unexpected Collaborations, The Canadian Craft Museum, Vancouver, B.C.
Essence '99, Circle Craft Gallery, Vancouver, B.C. and Starfish Glassworks, Victoria B.C.
1998
Inner Light, Cosmpolis, Vancouver, B.C.
Aromatik, Galerie Elena Lee/Verre D'Art, Montreal
Canadian Glass Show, West End Gallery, Victoria, B.C.
BCGAA Biennial Exhibition, Simon Fraser University Gallery, Vancouver B.C.
1997
Glass Art IX, BCGAA Annual Juried Exhibition, Library Square, Vancouver, B.C.
EDUCATION
2000
Intermediate Glassblowing with Randy Walker, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
1999
Glassblowing: The Vessel, with Tyler Rock, Alberta College of Art and Design
1992-1996
Four year traditional apprenticeship under Robert Held
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2002
Nominated for Saxe Award For Excellence at Pilchuck Glass School
2001
Work added to the Claridge Collection
2000
Nominated for the Corning Award For Excellence at Pilchuck Glass School
Received the Tiffany Glass Scholarship to attend Pilchuck Glass School
1999
Award of Merit, Glass Art Eleven, B.C., Glass Arts Association Annual Juried Show
Best in Show, Essence, Starfish Glassworks, Victoria and Circle Craft, Vancouver
MEDIA
2003
Article in GAAC newsletter, "Form and Intent"
2002
Article in the Esquimalt News, "Striking a Delicate Balance"
Portrayed Elvis blowing glass at "Passions Afire" glass auction
2001
Province newspaper, The White Show
The Courier newspaper, The White Show
Front Cover image CABC annual report
2000
Arts Reel, CBC television, June 16th spotlight on "Baker's Dozen" solo show
Review: A Baker's Dozen, GAAC Glass Gazette, Fall issue
1999
Fashion magazine, November page 79-80: Feature article, Designing Minds
1996
X-Files episode "Grotesque" played a glassblower who has his face ripped off by a gargoyle
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