Fire Dance Lampwork Beads & Jewelry
Denise Billups Walker
I spent most of my career teaching middle school art in Detroit, which I found to be an exciting and challenging assignment. From there I went to the elementary level and taught computer skills to 4th - 6th grade students.
I have always been interested in working with hot glass and find that lampwork beadmaking fulfills that desire. There is something hypnotic about working in the flame - it just draws you in.
I refuse to say how long I've been doing this because I feel it will raise the level expectation!
 I have a wonderful husband, Chuck and then there's Shiloe, a beautiful Dalmatian who is now10 years old and still very "busy."She's my assistant - she's at her best when at doggie day care. I know I should be embarrassed that 5 year dog still goes to day care but it keeps her busy and that is a very, very good thing.
And even though she's not with us any more, I have to add my first studio "assistant" - Vangie.
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| Vangie "Army's Prize Evangeline" March 14, 1994 - April 16, 200 |
I love what I do and there is so much more glass exploration I want to do! So many new materials and tools become available everyday!
This has been a wonderful year, we have traveled to Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands and are headed to Italy