Michael Hermann Works

Michael Hermann is an American glassblower who has studied extensively, both within the US and abroad. He began his career as an apprentice at The Art of Fire Contemporary Glass Blowing Studio in Maryland. During his 4 years of study there, he took his talents to Red Deer, Canada, and The Studio at Corning Museum of Glass in New York.

Inspired by Italian masterpieces, Hermann sought out master glassblowers from Italy to continue his study of the craft, beginning with Elio Quarisa, and later apprenticed under Gianni Toso. Most recently, he spent time in Venice, Italy learning from Davide Fuin, absorbing age-old techniques long kept secret by Muranese culture.

Michael has since worked as the Studio Manager and Artist in Residence of a successful art studio in San Diego, and spent four years in The Netherlands, where he was working for the National Glass Museum.

Upon relocating back to the United States, Michael began working as the Hot Shop Manager for the local Dallas glass studio, Carlyn Ray Designs.

In addition to designing and producing his own work, Hermann still enjoys taking time out to teach classes and individual students. His work has been featured in such magazines as American Style and Niche, from whom he was presented the 2008 Niche Award.