Brandon Cupp
Artist Timeline
This timeline will give you insight into my education, training, and love for glass. I look forward to adding many more successful collaborations, classes, and demonstrations to this list. If you have (or know of) an artist opportunity available, please contact me.
2021 - Present: Artist/Gaffer and Designer
Jack Pine Studio
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2007 - 2018: Head Artist / Gaffer and Seigner at Seattle Glassblowing Studio
2015: Teaching Assistant for Ed Schmitt at Pilchuck Glass School
2014: Traveled to Murano, Italy; received private lectures & demonstrations from:
- Davide Salvadore at his Private Studio
- Jeancarlo Signroetto at Abate Zanetti School of Glass
- Cesare Toffolo at his Gallery
- Luccio Bubacco at his Private Studio
- Moreno at the MEZZA Chandelier Factory
2013: Initiated Collaborastion & Assisted Davide Salvadore at Seattle Glassblowing Studio
2013: Attended Davide Salvadore's Class at Pratt Fine Arts Center
2013: Gaffed at Makai Glass Creations in Maui, Hawaii
2013: Gaffed a Custom Glass Teapot for SGS featured in the January 2014 issue of Oprah Magazine
2011: Displayed a Glass Show titled, When "Eye" Rule the World at SGS during the GAS Conference
2009: Teacher for an Intermediate/Advanced Class at Seattle Glassblowing Studio
2009: Guest Artist - Demo at Sammamish High School
2008: Attended Pilchuck as a student in Pino Signoretto and Richard Royal’s class
2008: Teaching Assistant for James Nowak at Corning Museum of Glass
2007: Assisted Melissa Misoda at the Tacoma Museum of Glass
2007: Demo Artist for students at Sammamish High School
2006: Six month Apprenticeship on Benjamin Moore's Team
2006: Attended Pilchuck as a student in Scott Darlington’s Class
2005: Attended Pilchuck as a student in Scott Bennefield’s Class
2006–2010: Main Assistant for James Nowak
2005–2007: Head Gaffer at Wild Fire Glass Studio
2004–2005: Teaching Assistant for High School Glass Classes at Pratt Fine Arts
2003-2005: Keeping busy working production at numerous studios around Seattle
2002-2007: Team Assistant/Charger at Seattle Glassblowing Studio
2002–2010: Began Working as an Independent Artist; creating my own production/art work
1999–2010: Charger for Benjamin Moore Glass Studio
1998–2000: Student at Sammamish High School’s Glassblowing Program
1998: Helped start the Sammamish High School Glassblowing Program
1997: Beginner II/ Intermediate Classes at Seattle Glassblowing Studio
1997: Introduction to Glassblowing at Seattle Glassblowing Studio (SGS)
1995: Watched my first glassblowing documentary on public television
Skills
Murrini
Cane
Sculpture
Bit Work
Blown Forms
Lighting
Large Scale
Custom Pieces
1995: Began glassblowing classes
2005: Attended Pilchuck for the 1st time
2007: Assisted Melissa Misoda at Tacoma Museum of Glass
2008: TA for James Nowak at CMOG
2011: Glass Show at GAS, When 'Eye' Rule the World
2013: Attended Davide Salvadore's class at Pratt
2014: Private lecture from Jeancarlo Signoretto
2010 - present
2010 - present