Artist Statement
Sam is a full time glass artist and the flameworking Sr. Instructor at Wired Designs
Studio in San Antonio, Her education and experience is multifaceted. Sam majored
in both art and biology receiving a Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin.

When she is working she draws on her knowledge as an artist, silver smith and
scientist. Chemistry and physics are very helpful when melting glass. Sam's
inspiration comes from nature, which can be organic, vibrant, ordered or chaotic.
Movement, color and depth are very important to her in all her work. Glass is the
perfect medium for Sam. Flameworking glass allows her to incorporate intricate,
fluid details into her work. She is able to capture movement and freeze it with the
torch.

Education
Workshops in Glass Flameworking; Barbara Becker Simon, Dustin Tabor, Heather Trimlett, Bandhu Dunham, James Smircich, Pati Walton, Sharon Peters, Kristina Logan

Workshops in Kilnforming; Gail Stouffer, Janye Persico

2007 – Instructors Seminar 2 -International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB), Gathering XV, St. Paul, MN

2006 – Instructors Seminar 1 & 2 - International Society of Glass Beadmakers  (ISGB), Gathering XIV, Kansas City, MO

2005 – Instructors Seminar 1 - International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB),   Gathering XIII, Louisville, KY

Bachelor of Science, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX

Special Studies in Metalsmithing/Jewelry, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX

Exhibitions & Gallery Representation
2007 –  Texas Country Reporter Festival, Waxahachie, TX

2007 – "ConneXtions : A Collaboration between Glass and Wood", American Association of Woodturners Gallery, St. Paul, MN

2007 –  "Metamorphosis The Life Cycle of a Bead", Heinz History Center, Pittsburg, PA & Evoke Gallery, St. Paul, MN

2007 –  "Fire and Ice", ISGB Bead Show, The Bead Monkey, St. Paul, MN

2007 – "Jewelry and Wearable Art Glass", Evoke Gallery, St. Paul, MN

2006 –  ISGB Bead Show, Asthetica Gallery, Kansas City, MO

Teaching Experience
“Glass Bead Making I" – Wired Designs

"Glass Bead Making II" Beyond the Basics – Wired Designs

“Glass Bead Making III” Bigger, Better, Faster! – Wired Designs

 "Bead Boot Camp" – Wired Designs

"Chambered Beads" – Wired Designs

"The Joy of Dichro" – Wired Designs

"Synthesis" – Wired Designs

“The Art of Floral Beads” – Wired Designs

“Sculpture at the Torch” – Wired Designs

“Fire Drills” Monthly intensives - Frit Happens, Hearts Desire, Twist and Shout, Flowers, Dots, Control Freak ,Hollows, More Dichroic beads, Halloween Beads ,Winter Wonderland Beads –  Wired Designs

Bibliography
2008 –The Glass Bead Spring Issue

2008 – Wet Canvas Glass Artist Calendar

2007 – The Glass Bead Winter Issue

2007– ISGB Post Card project

2007–  Metamorphosis The Life Cycle of a Bead Gallery Catalog

2006 – The Flow, Flamework Journal, Women in Glass

2006 – ISGB Post Card project

Organizations
Society of Artisan Lampworkers in San Antonio (SALSA),
Society of Artisan Lampworkers in San Antonio (SALSA), Past President 2006-2007
International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB), South Regional Director 2007-2009
International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB)
San Antonio Glass Art Guild (SAGAG)
Programs and Education Co-Chair for the San Antonio Glass Art Guild (SAGAG)

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