Chronology
1995 – 2008 Exhibition and sale of fine art sculptures in the medium of solid sculpted, blown and cast glass. Aaron Thane Tate, Seattle, WA, Dallas, TX.
1995 – 2008 Head gaffer for decorative and fine art; vessels, sculpture, architectural glass and special orders. Instructor of goblet class, of Venetian techniques, and sculpture instructor. Gaffer representing Seattle Glassblowing Studio giving glassblowing demonstrations for clients, organizations, schools, and tourist groups. Seattle Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, Seattle, WA.
2002 – 2008 Assistant. Gaffer for production pieces and sculptural parts. Primary pole turner. Martin Blank Studio, Seattle, WA.
2002 – 2003 Guest artist in the Hot Shop Amphitheater. Designer and gaffer of signature pieces for gift shop; vessels, sculpted birds, and impressions of Morris Graves. Hot shop team demonstrations for spectators. Gaffer for special functions, Bertiel Vallien inclusions, and production line. Visiting artist assistant for Frantisek Janak, Dante Marioni, Dale Chihuly, Ann Gardner, Debborah Orrapallo, Robbie Miller with Brian Pike, and Pike Powers. Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA.
2003 Teacher’s assistant for glass casting, glass blowing, and glass history class. University of Washington, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Tacoma, WA.
2002 Gaffer’s assistant and pole turner for Chihuly Persians and Sea forms. Starter for Chihuly Ikebana series for Tacoma Bridge of Glass. Gaffer’s assistant for Tacoma Art Museum installation. Martin Blank Studio, Seattle, WA.
2001 – 2002 Pole turner and starter for Chihuly Persians and Sea forms. Starter for various limited edition sets and large Venetians for the Tacoma Bridge of glass. Assistant and parts starter for Venetians; flowers, leaves, stems, and coils. Mongrain Glass Studio, Seattle, WA.
1999 – 2000 Head gaffer for gallery art; sculptures, vessels, and special orders. Ego Glass Studio, Seattle, WA.
1997 – 1999 Starter for Persians, Sea forms, chandeliers, and limited edition sets. Chihuly projects at the Boathouse and Mongrain’s; Crystal Gate, Seattle Symphony chandelier, Bellagio ceiling, Atlantis’ Temple of the Sun and Moon. Chihuly, Inc., Seattle, WA.
1997 Starter for installation at Palomino and Icon restaurants. Martin Blank Studio, Seattle, WA.
1996 Co-founder of functional glass company. Seattle, WA.
1995 Egg paperweight production. Vines Art Glass, Seattle, WA.
1993 – 1994 Production assistant, studio maintenance, charger, packing and shipping, slumping and fusing, sandblasting and cold work. Philabaum Glass Gallery and Studio, Tucson, AZ.
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