Biography
Carrie Strope is an artist and educator in schools and studios who is dedicated to enriching the lives of students and communities through the transformative power of glass art. Drawing from a diverse background in stained glass, mosaics, kiln-formed glass, and lampworking, Carrie merges techniques across methods of working with glass to create unique art pieces. Her artistic journey has led her to explore the possibilities of combining various glassworking methods, resulting in an innovative and distinct style that reflects her personal artistic vision.
With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, Carrie strives to cultivate a sense of curiosity and a lifelong love for glass art in her students. She believes that the process of creating art with glass not only helps in developing technical skills but also nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. By encouraging experimentation and pushing the boundaries of traditional glassworking, Carrie inspires others to embrace innovation and their unique artistic voice. It is with this sense of exploration that she developed this new method for working with borosilicate glass.