Mandy Patchin

Available at the Alberta Craft Gallery - Edmonton & Calgary

Mandy Patchin was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Where she lives with her 18 year old daughter Ira and husband Brent. She worked in the Oil and Gas Industry as a Production and Revenue Accountant for over 14 years. She began to study glassblowing and immediately feel in love with the process. Glass found her at a time in life where she was feeling stuck in societies grasp, trapped in a monotonous desk job. She thrives on the energy and creativity involved in producing unique pieces using a variety of glassblowing techniques. The ability to control and manipulate the glass, molding it into whatever shape her mind can imagine, is a source of great joy in her life.

Through her many successes and challenges creating and operating Canada’s only mobile glass studio, Mandy’s spirit has kept her moving toward her goals. Her passion is shown through her teaching, creations and the services she provides for clients.

Recently she has chosen to close the studio after 8 years and focus on her own art practice which has led her to taking classes and teacher assisting in Corning, New York at the world renowned school, Corning Museum of Glass several times over the past two years. She is excited to see some of her vision come to fruition and cannot wait to share her concepts with you.

“Working with hot glass is a theatrical dance, it’s methodical, meditative and relaxing, while other times its electric, fast-paced and perplexing” – Mandy Patchin