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William Haynes
William began working with glass in January of 2007 while attending Emporia State University in Kansas. His art work pursues an interest in traditional techniques while trying to create a relationship with the viewer through narrative forms and concepts.
daniel kilbride
I have been working in glass since 2013. I enjoy being a maker with this strange yet incredible material. I’m currently focusing on constructing goblets with the intent of achieving a deeper understanding of form and proportion.
Ashley McFarland
Ashley McFarland has been working in glass for the past 12 years. She moved to Pittsburgh for the PGC tech apprenticeship in 2009 and has been honing her glassmaking skills ever since. She loves the challenge of repairing broken glass objects and turning non-glass objects into glass through coldworking, casting and hot shop methods.
beyvan schantz
I've been working with glass since 2007 and I've been at the Pittsburgh Glass Center since 2013. I have a BFA from Alfred University in glass and ceramics, and I currently teach workshops and classes at PGC. I make mostly functional blown glass work but I love working on commissions and helping people bring an idea to life.
john sharvin
John Sharvin is from Columbus, OH and has been blowing glass since 2008. He obtained a BFA from the Ohio State University in glass and currently works at the Pittsburgh Glass Center full-time as a studio technician. His interests are blown glass sculpture and installations.
