Sharon Neff has been a potter since before she had permission. As a child she played in the woods behind her house on the Mississippi River bluff. When discovered by her mother, she insisted she was not playing with fire, but explained that she was…
Sarah Nelson, an Iowa City native, works alongside her husband in their family glass studio, The Rhythm of Color. She was introduced to the wonderful possibilities of glass art while living in Boulder, Colorado. While experimenting with the many…
Shawn Nelson's specialty is Borosilicate glass. It is the most durable and purest form of glass in the world. Due to its strength, Borosilicate can be crafted directly in the open flame of a torch. After he creates each piece, it is placed in the…
Melissa Newman earned her BFA at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. She was awarded her MFA in Painting from the University of Iowa in May 2003.