Christopher
Rich
When
I first saw a glass blower working at a Renaissance Festival in Maryland, I knew this would be my life. At sixteen I began my art education at the
Corcoran Institute, then attended the California College of Arts and
Crafts. While in the Bay area I also worked as an assistant to
several glass artists and designers, gaining experience in a wide variety
of techniques.
I
traveled to Murano, Italy to study the techniques of present day glass masters as well as the
history of glass blowing. Later I was privileged to study art with a
master of painting, Professor Silvio Loffredo of The Florence Academy of
Art.
My
European journey in glass art then took me to England to learn innovative British glass blowing techniques at the renowned
International Glass Centre in Brierley Hill.
Returning
to the US
in 1994, I designed and built my own glass studio in Portland,
Oregon, where I am able to pursue my passion full-time. I strive to share
my love of glass with my apprentices and students, and to create a variety
of designs that bring beauty, color and joy to glass art lovers.
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