Having graduated from the Diploma in Glass Design and Production in 1999 at Whanganui Regional Polytechnic, Katie now works at Chronicle Glass Studio – the only “open” glass studio in the Whanganui-Manawatu-Wellington region. Whilst studying, Katie met internationally renowned American glass artist Josh Simpson, and was invited to travel to Massachusetts to become part of his glassmaking team.

After three years working in the United States, Katie moved to England where she worked with several glassmakers, one of them being environmental glass artist Neil Wilkin. Working with Wilkin proved to be a pivotal time in Katie’s career. Having her own work space alongside Wilkin enabled Katie to produce her own work, gaining invaluable tutelage in the process.

Since the latter part of 2003, Katie has dedicated her time toward helping Chronicle Glass to become operational as a full-time open studio. The space is well-suited to public viewing and invites participation in the glassblowing process. Much of Katie’s work is inspired by the natural world and this is reflected within her use of hot glass. Through her use of colour and cold techniques her pieces display a delicate sense of structure. Katie’s work reflects her versatility producing a variety of pieces ranging from jewellery to goblets, bowls,platters and ambience lighting.

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Lyndsay is well a known maker of contemporary NZ glass and is represented by galleries in each of the main centers of New Zealand. He also has representation in Australia and Hong Kong. His work is held in public and private collections including Te Papa Tongarewa and The Dowse. He has twice been a finalist in the prestigious Ranamok Glass Prize, an Australian-based glass competition.

He is a recent past President of the New Zealand Society of Artists in Glass (NZSAG). In this capacity, Lyndsay represented New Zealand glass artists in Denmark at the opening of Southern Exposure a Survey of New Zealand Glass in 2004.

"I am fascinated by glass, its rich traditions, its endless possibilities and the challenge working with hot glass always presents."

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