Robin Grabowski:

Robin has been working in the glass medium since 1971 and teaching since 1978. She continues to find new and different ways to see her art. Her residence/studio is on 400 acres in the foothills above Lyons, Colorado with horses, cats and dogs that are a constant inspiration. Her work can be viewed at Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery and at www.glassponydesigns.com.

Patty Gray:

As an art student in college working primarily in clay, Patty was introduced to glass blowing in 1973. She and her husband built their first glass blowing studio in 1975 and Patty started fusing in the early 80’s. Together they have produced architectural fused/cast glasswork for installations in major hotels, public buildings and private residences as well as a body of personal work.

Petra and Wolfgang Kaiser:

Petra Kaiser is the author of the popular books, Introduction to Glass Fusing and Fuse It, published by Wardell Publications, Inc. She and her husband, Wolfgang, have specialized in glass fusing since they moved to the US from Germany over 15 years ago. Petra's creative focus is on kiln-worked-glass. Wolfgang is an experienced entrepreneur and a 'tool wizard' fabricator. The Kaisers discovered the specialized fiberboard, (now known as Kaiser Lee Board) in Europe and quickly recognized its benefits and its application to fused glass art. Petra & Wolfgang constantly experiment with cutting-edge techniques and designs in their Florida Studio. Petra and Wolfgang can also be found teaching all over the US, and in Japan and Mexico.

Kent Lauer:

Kent has been working with glass for more than 30 years. What started with a fascination with glass soon became a career. Kent learned to bevel early in his art glass career, and was determined to find out everything he could about pushing the limits of beveled glass. His work has since been seen worldwide, in important homes and historic buildings.

Maureen Maxwell:

Maureen has been working with glass for 24 years and has been an instructor for 15 years. Her experience ranges from flat glass panels to warm glass to cold work. She’s taken many classes from many glass art experts and says, "I'm constantly learning and love to share what I know; everyone is a beginner."

Peter McGrain:

Peter is a contributing writer for Glass Art and Glass Craftsman magazines and frequently travels, offering visiting artist workshops. He currently maintains an independent studio in Washington state where he creates his own experimental work as well as architectural commissions for his clients throughout the US and abroad.

Jayne Persico:

Jayne has worked in stained glass, kiln formed glass and hot glass for more than twenty-five years and has been a popular workshop speaker for over a decade. She is widely known for her glass design and groundbreaking finishing techniques, particularly in bracelets and watches. As innovator of the kiln formed bracelet technique and her trademarked glass embossing system, Jayne has also developed the precision tools that support these procedures. She is the author of several books, and has produced six instructional videos on fusing, glass & wire jewelry designs and kiln forming.

Milon Townsend:

Townsend is a self-taught artist with over 30 years experience in his field. His 10 year study of dancers in New York City had a profound influence on his style, leading to the clean lines and focus on motion that he has become known for. His background in classical music was instrumental in developing the preference for structure and form that permeates his work today. A master flameworker, Townsend uses a variety of traditional and modern techniques--including methods that he has developed--to create the sculptures that appear in his mind. Townsend is the author of six books, which include technical instruction manuals, marketing guidelines and insight for artists, and contemplative philosophical volumes. He is currently writing his next three books, and writes columns for 3 periodicals. He has also produced a series of eight videos, which demonstrate the techniques he has developed.