Ed lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife and two children. He has renovated an old apple barn into a studio where he designs and creates glass using traditional techniques and tools. He has been selling glass since 1984 and his work is available in some of the most prestigious galleries and shows throughout the United States.

Personal

~born, 1957, Greensboro, NC.

~married, with two children.

Professional experience

~1987-present, self employed. Studio is converted 80 year old apple barn.

~1982-1987, glass assistant to Josh Simpson.

Education

~2004. Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen, instructor.

Red Deer College, Red Deer, Canada.

~2000. Lino Tagliapietra, instructor.

The Studio, Corning, NY.

~1999. Robert Carlson, instructor.

Haystack School of Crafts, Maine.

~1993. Martin Blank, instructor.

Pilchuck Glass School, Washington.

~1986. Dan Dailey & Lino Tagliapietra, instructors.

Haystack School of Crafts, Maine

~1984. Will Dexter, instructor.

Somervail Craft School, Colorado

~1979. B.A. Earlham College, Richmond, IN.

Honors

~2004. - "North American Glass 2004." Mill Gallery, Guilford, CT.

~2004. -Niche Award Finalist.

~2002. -"North American Glass 2002." Third Place Prize, Mill Gallery, Guilford, CT.

~2000. -"North American Glass 2000." Mill Gallery, Guilford, CT.

~1996. -"North American Glass 1996" Mill Gallery, Guilford, CT.

~1992. -New Glass Review XIII. Corning, NY.

~1989. -Feet of Glass National Competition. Art Glass Alliance of MD.

Solo Exhibitions

~2004. Vermont Artisans Designs. Brattleboro, VT.

~2003. RAF Gallery. Savannah, GA.

Private Collections

~Ms. Anwar Sadat.

~Holyrood Palace, Scotland.