@CulottaCreations
Lead Came Workshops Instructor

Kristin Culotta is a stained glass artist and educator based in Camas, Washington, and founder of Culotta Creations. Influenced by Bauhaus, Art Deco, and geometric abstraction, her work emphasizes form, structure, and the inherent qualities of glass. Color, texture, and light are treated as active design elements, resulting in a clean, modern visual language grounded in both design and craftsmanship.

She holds a BFA in Fine Art Photography from California State University, Long Beach, where she focused on experimental black-and-white processes. That training continues to inform her approach to composition, contrast, and the way light interacts with her work.

After beginning her career in photography, Kristin spent over a decade in the restaurant and hospitality industry. This experience carries into her studio practice, shaping a disciplined, efficient, and experience-driven approach to both design and client work.

Kristin began working in stained glass in 2014, developing her practice through mentorship and hands-on study. She later relocated from Southern California to the Pacific Northwest, where she now operates a working studio surrounded by forest and wildlife. In addition to her studio practice, she travels nationally to teach workshops ranging from foundational techniques to advanced construction. Her work spans custom commissions, architectural panels, and contemporary glass objects, with a focus on thoughtful design and structural integrity.

@Flash_Glass_Mosaics
Mosaic Glass Workshop Instructor

Sheldon is a mosaic artist who came to the medium through his work in mental health and substance abuse recovery, where he teaches expressive art. He began exploring mosaics just over two years ago, initially looking for something new to bring into that setting, and quickly saw the impact it could have. The process of working with your hands, staying present, and creating something tangible became a powerful tool for grounding, connection, and healing.

After experiencing personal loss, Sheldon leaned fully into the medium, channeling grief into his work and developing a distinct style influenced by traditional tattoo flash. His work blends bold, graphic imagery with glass, creating pieces that feel both familiar and unexpected.

Through his practice and teaching, Sheldon aims to make mosaic accessible, engaging, and meaningful, especially for people navigating depression, anxiety, and recovery.

@badglassshop
Copper Foil Organic Mirror Workshop Instructor

Founded in 2020, Bad Glass Shop is the creative vision of artist Rachel Burnstein. Known for her striking handmade stained glass mirrors and her dedication to teaching the craft across California, Rachel combines artistry with craftsmanship in every piece. By using mirror and other reflective surfaces as both material and metaphor, her work sparks self-reflection and invites viewers to question fixed ideas about identity.

@vedasbeads
Flame Working Beads Workshop Instructor

Hello! A little about me: I live in an old grange hall in a very tiny town in eastern Washington, with my super supportive husband, youngest daughter, 3 cats, an iguana, a frog, and soon to be chickens. (Update! She just bought her own house and moved the frog, lizard and 1 cat with her; and my dad and his dog moved in. :) Also, the 8 chickens turned into 20 chickens, 4 turkeys, and 2 geese! XD ) Most days are spent with my grandchildren cooking, baking, canning, and gardening. Evenings are spent making beads and weekends are spent sourcing product for my vintage market which is open a few times a year. Mostly what that means is I'm the queen of multi-tasking! The kids are 7 and 2 and very interested in participating in anything, so they are always in the kitchen or garden with me, or walking bead packages to the post office, organizing the store or studio, or even painting furniture. I love this life, and I am so grateful for every single day!

@studiosignco

Glass Guilding Workshop Instructor

Nick Lee is a sign painter, gilder and current owner of Studio Sign Co. in Portland, OR which was established in 1963.

He has over 20 years of experience in the trade and is a second generation sign painter who learned the craft from his father Melvin Lee.

Nick has studied gold leaf glass gilding extensively over the past decade and has learned from some of the most renowned teachers of the craft including Noel Weber, Pete McKearnan, & Lee Littlewood. He is grateful for his mentors who were some of the original "Letterheads" and is committed to the Letterheads movement motto "Keepers of our craft". In return, Nick is passionate about teaching and passing the craft on to future generations and has taught nearly 100 students in his sign painting workshops over the years.