Visiting Artists

Artists who will soon be visiting BAGI to teach and demonstrate Select one of the opportunities below to learn more about the role, and to apply!

Kimberly Thomas: Unexplored Territory - A Detailed Guide

Kimberly Thomas: Unexplored Territory - A Detai...

Artist Kimberly Thomas visits the Bay Area Glass Institute in June 2025 to teach her exciting class "Unexplored Territory - A Detailed Guide". Explore a versal world of dynamic action...

 

Kimberly Thomas: Unexplored Territory - A Detai...

Artist Kimberly Thomas visits the Bay Area Glass Institute in June 2025 to teach her exciting class "Unexplored Territory - A Detailed Guide". Explore a versal world of dynamic action...

Austin Stern: Cane on the Brain

Austin Stern: Cane on the Brain

"Cane on the Brain" with Austin Stern - a week-long hotshop studio intensive In this course, students will explore traditional and non-traditional cane techniques. Starting with the process of pulling...

 

Austin Stern: Cane on the Brain

"Cane on the Brain" with Austin Stern - a week-long hotshop studio intensive In this course, students will explore traditional and non-traditional cane techniques. Starting with the process of pulling...

Jonathan Chi: Introduction to Venetian Glassblowing - Goblets

Jonathan Chi: Introduction to Venetian Glassblo...

Jonathan Chi is a hot glass artist with international experience working in many facets of the profession including studio management, technical consulting, production blowing, and teaching. His glass education includes...

 

Jonathan Chi: Introduction to Venetian Glassblo...

Jonathan Chi is a hot glass artist with international experience working in many facets of the profession including studio management, technical consulting, production blowing, and teaching. His glass education includes...

Courtney McCloskey: Introduction to Mosaics

Courtney McCloskey: Introduction to Mosaics

Courtney McCloskey is a glass artist inspired by the environments around her and how they impact life. With a BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, she is now...

 

Courtney McCloskey: Introduction to Mosaics

Courtney McCloskey is a glass artist inspired by the environments around her and how they impact life. With a BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, she is now...

Einar & Jamex De La Torre: Devitrified Concepts - Crystalized Narratives

Einar & Jamex De La Torre: Devitrified Concepts...

We are honored to welcome Einar and Jamex De la Torre to the Bay Area Glass Institute to teach their class "Devitrified Concepts - Crystalized Narratives" and to share their exciting...

 

Einar & Jamex De La Torre: Devitrified Concepts...

We are honored to welcome Einar and Jamex De la Torre to the Bay Area Glass Institute to teach their class "Devitrified Concepts - Crystalized Narratives" and to share their exciting...

Heather Trimlett: Twisted Cane & Big Hole Beads – Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Heather Trimlett: Twisted Cane & Big Hole Beads...

Heather Trimlett is a highly respected teacher and flameworking artist. Her knowledge of glass beadmaking is extensive, shaped by almost 25 years at the torch. Heather’s work approaches perfection and...

 

Heather Trimlett: Twisted Cane & Big Hole Beads...

Heather Trimlett is a highly respected teacher and flameworking artist. Her knowledge of glass beadmaking is extensive, shaped by almost 25 years at the torch. Heather’s work approaches perfection and...