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Brandon Cupp

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

2025: Founded Cupp Glass Creative, LLC​

​2021 - Present: Artist/Gaffer and Designer at Jake Pine Studio

2018 - 2021: Built Personal Mobile Glass Furnace for Independent Work

2007 - 2018: Head Artist / Gaffer and Designer 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 Collaboration & 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

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.

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