Connected in Glass

Today we are interviewing Martha Proctor who has been working in glass since 2003. She speaks with us about shifting her business from making beads to pipes shortly after Operation Pipe Dreams, how she developed her color application style, and how Instagram's algorithm changes have shifted her business.Find Martha's work on Instagram @liquidsandstudio - follow our podcas

Today we are interviewing Christy Conley who has been working in glass since 2017. She speaks with us about working in the hot shop with an invisible illness, the process of learning to "leave it at the door" when shifting gears, and how her TikTok community is so supportive of her being authentically herself.Find Christy's work on TikTok @BlatantNomad and on Instagr

Today we are interviewing Amanda Parr who has been working in glass since 2020. She speaks with us about growing up around glass, how her family got involved in the glass scene from Lucky, and balancing being a paralegal and blowing glass.Find Amanda's work on Instagram @glass_and_stuff - follow our podcast on Facebook and Instagram @connectedinglassThis episode of Connected i

Today we are interviewing Andy Ray who has been working in glass since 2003. He speaks with us about starting out making ceramic pipes and how the pipe industry has changed over the years, learning his foundational skills from Lucky while developing his own style, and coping with being a people person surrounded by others who struggle with their mental health.Find Andy's work

Today we are interviewing Brian Owoc who has been working in glass since 2001. He speaks with us about his evolution from making donuts for a donut shop to creating donuts out of glass, working and living with his long-term girlfriend, and how his work ethic, following his passions, and a little bit of luck have pushed his career forward.Find Brian's work on Instagram @kgbglas

Today we are interviewing Robert from Sigil Glass who has been working in glass for over 6 years. They speak with us about their experience living with an invisible disability, the importance of ignoring the hustle culture, and their views on the importance of prep work.Find Robert's work on Instagram @sigil_glass - follow our podcast on Facebook and Instagram @connectedinglas

Today we are interviewing Chris from skoeetglass who has been working in glass since 2008. He speaks with us about his experiences working as an apprentice in production studios, finding a balance between marketability and the desire to make large-scale pieces, and utilizing art as a way to cope with depression.Find Chris' work on Instagram @skoeetglass and at bigcartel.skoeet

Today we are interviewing Matt Stefanilo who has been working in glass since 2006. He speaks with us about running a production studio while balancing workload with learning and growing, having a business plan, and calculating risk.Find Matt's work on Instagram @stonetechglass and at www.mystonetech.com - follow our podcast on Facebook and Instagram @connectedinglassThis episo

Today we are interviewing Jen Violette who has been working in glass since 1991. She speaks with us about her process of learning the business side of glassblowing, balancing motherhood with creativity, and her life experiences with learning glassblowing all over the country in her 20s.Find Jen's work on Instagram @jenvioletteglass and at violetteglass.etsy.com - follow our po

Today we are interviewing Heather Behrendt who has been working in glass since 2008. She speaks with us about her artwork, her feelings on imposter syndrome, maintaining daily creative routines, and keeping her mental health in check.Find Heather's work on Instagram @heatherbehrendt and at heatherbehrendt.bigcartel.com - follow our podcast on Facebook and Instagram @connectedi