Erica Biery
(610)262-5435
erica@glassbyerica.com
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies.
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, August 2002.
Work Experience
Self-Employed Glass Artist, January 2007 – present
- Continued my glass career by making custom-fused pieces including glass bowls, plates, and jewelry.
- Completed a large leaded stained glass window with a fellow glass artist for a residential installation in New Jersey.
- Assisted with glassblowing classes and volunteered at the Banana Factory, a community art center and gallery in Bethlehem, PA.
- Have my glass wares throughout eastern Pennsylvania in gift shops, jewelry stores, and galleries.
Glass Artist/Instructor, January 2004 – December 2006
Warner-Crivellaro Stained Glass, Allentown, PA
- Taught and assisted a variety of glass-related classes including introductory stained glass, mosaics, fusing, and bead making.
- Led and helped design a public art project during our Glass Visions expo. This project consisted of a 1/4 ton mosaic water fountain that was displayed in our booth at the Las Vegas Expo.
- Worked with several well known glass artists to gain experience in the different avenues of glass art. The knowledge I receive from them I pass on to my students.
Adult Continuing Education Instructor, Spring 2005
Lehigh Carbon Community College, Allentown, PA
- Taught a non-credit course called "Stained Glass for the Home," this class consisted of a variety of mosaic projects for the student to choose from.
Education and Assistantships
Stained Glass Painting Techniques, Mystic, CT, June 2006
- Completed a 6 day painting class with Kathy Jordan learning the fundamentals of glass painting and assembly.
Hot Glass Horizons, Corning, NY, Spring 2005 & 2006
- Completed several glass fusing classes including Fritography (Michael Dupille), Advanced Fused Bowls (Patty Gray), and Jewelry Making (Diane Schwarnderfer).
Glass Craft and Bead Expo, Las Vegas, NV, March 2006
- Completed a Fused Wind Chime Class (Jan Schrader) and assisted the teaching of a Fused Vessel Sink Class (Lisa Vogt).
Stained Glass Certification, Warner-Crivellaro, January 2005
- Vicki Payne Certification Seminar, I also assisted her in the teaching of her Certification Class in October 2005.
Glassblowing Internship, Reading, PA, December 2004 – May 2005
- Assisted artists at RKS Studio in a team-oriented environment.
Glass Beadmaking, New Braunsfield, TX, March 2004
- Completed beginner and intermediate bead making classes from Molly Heynis of Heritage Glass.