bio
born in muskegon michigan, a small town on the shores of lake michigan, april grew up enjoying many summers on sandy white beaches. a natural artist, her interest in form, color, and line were apparent since early childhood. blessed with understanding parents, april was encouraged to focus her education on the arts; exploring music, dance, and many types of visual arts. her talent allowed her to receive a scholarship to an exclusive private high school for the arts, getting a jump start on her career. she initially focused on ceramics, then in college, developed a passion for blowing glass. “i was in love with ceramics, but then i tried glassblowing and realized i never wanted to work in clay again, i’d found the thing i wanted to do for the rest of my life.”
april is currently developing a signature series of sculptures, exploring ideas outside of the epiphany genera. she draws inspiration from her other passion, landscaping and gardening.
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current
1994-present full time self supporting artist.
1993-present partner, epiphany glass, pontiac, mi.
education
1993-95 college for creative studies,
detroit, mi bfa 1996
1995 new york experimental glass, ny
1991-92 alfred university, ny
1989-91 interlochen arts academy, mi
