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About this Instructor:
Shannon
Hill is a self-taught glass artist, who has been lampworking
since 1996. His interest was peaked at a young age seeing
carnival lampworkers magically bring animals to life. He
found himself captured by the red-hot molten glass and the
hissing flame. Later in life, working construction by trade,
Shannon brought a welding torch home that became part of his
first glass station on his back patio. Here he began using
no more than basic glass tools and a few tricks provided by
local glass artist friends to build and refine his skills
through countless hours behind his torch. Soon to follow,
Shannon turned to face his calling as a full-time glass
artist and opened KC&S Enterprises. Today, The Shannon Hill
Glass Studio is a living and breathing flameworking studio
and glass school located in Boca Raton, Florida. With a
focus on using the inside-out technique, Shannon uses his
talents to create beautiful glass beads, animals, vessels,
marbles and more. A unique line of stemware, perfume
bottles, and solid sculptures, add to this artists’
portfolio along with various custom art commissions.
Shannon’s beads have been described as “eye-candy.” These
fine art beads have been sought after by jewelry designers
and art lovers nationwide and can be found in various retail
stores throughout the country. By popular demand and
personal passion, the artist released his video
Making
Inside-Out Beads with Shannon Hill
in 2004.
“To me, glass is the most amazing substance in the
world. Look around you. Everywhere you look you are either
looking at, through, or utilizing some form glass. We are
surrounded by it and the technological advances brought to
modern day science and medicine. The history of glass is
extensive as it is colorful, and continues to grow until
this day.”
- Shannon Hill 2005 |
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