Behind the glass

Hi! 

my name is Erin and I’ve spent the majority of my adult life creating mandalas. It’s been a journey since the early 2010s and I’ve created thousands of different mandalas through that time. For the last several years, I’ve been translating that into lamp worked treasures!

Through a myriad of hobbies and artistic ventures- Ive been able to be a glass blowing apprentice of Kristian Merwin of Nectar Collector. I started in late 2021 and have been working production since. 

The last year or so, I feel like my understanding has deepened to the point where I would love nothing else than to be a full time artist. With that in mind and heart, I’ve really put my head down to get out of my comfort zone and delved deeper into learning more about glass, the communities that thrive within the many facets of the glass world.

I’ve been blessed enough with a mentor who has been gracious enough to let me use his supplies, tools, and bench space. I’m endless grateful and I am also ready to start buying my own equipment and renting space. Among the list of supplies and some of the most expensive are a torch and a kiln of my own!