Marsha Blaker-DeSomma received her Masters Degree in both ceramics and glass and has attended the world renowned, Pilchuck Glass School as a scholarship student and as a staff member. Marsha is well know and respected on a National level along with a devoted following in her local Santa Cruz, California community. She has mastered a multitude of techniques in both ceramics and glass. Although the mediums differ widely, her love of nature, texture and attention to detail run throughout her work. She has had major gallery and museum exhibitions across the United Sates and in Europe. Her work is included in numerous public and private collections and has received many awards. 

Paul DeSomma is a glass artist who specializes in figurative work. Paul first blew glass in New York City in 1983, and spent the next 15 years working and studying in studios in Seattle, Washington and Murano, Italy.  He has close professional ties with artist Dale Chihuly with whom he often collaborates.  His close friendship with Masestro Pino Signoretto has guided Paul's technical approach and influenced his sculptural aesthetic. 

The Blaker DeSomma Glass Studio opened its doors in January 2000. Marsha and Paul work both independently and collaboratively on various lines of sculptural glass work.

Ferdinand Thieriot has been working with glass since 1984. After first making stained glass windows in the mid 1980’s Ferdinand tried blowing glass and was immediately captivated by the challenges and sensual nature of molten glass. Since 1988, his career choices have led him all over the east coast, Canada and Europe; studying, teaching, assisting and collaborating with some of the most talented (glass) artists alive today, including Loredano & Dino Rosin, Pino Signoretto and Bertil Vallien.Ferdinand apprenticed at Studio Rosin in Murano, Italy in 1994–1995. He has taught at the Pilchuck Glass School as well as many other summer glass programs including Espacce Verre, Red Deer College, and Alfred University where he received his MFA in 1998.

Completely self-taught, she began working with the torch, experimenting with different forms of glass, when it became obvious that she had found her niche. Laura’s inspiration comes from the ethereal natural beauty surrounding her home; coastal cliffs, churning ocean, majestic redwoods, tiny flowers, frogs, and even her mother's carefully tended rose garden. These images have all found their way into her sometimes whimsical but always stunning beadwork and jewelry. Laura also provides fellow artists with unusual and quality beads to work into their own creations of jewelry or mixed-media. Each bead is uniquely made from the heart then carefully kiln-annealed to insure strength and durability.A member of the International Society Of Glass Bead Makers, Laura says: "family, work, daily observation of the natural environment, imagination, and life experiences are in every bead I create. I look forward to sharing my creations with you.”

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