Instructors Bios

Richard Parrish:

Richard Parrish operates a studio for kiln-glass in Bozeman, Montana. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. He was awarded best artist in his category at the Western Design Conference Exhibition in 2008 and 2009. His work was selected for the Corning Museum of Glass' New Glass Review 27, and he was awarded the American Craft Council Award of Achievement in 2003. His artwork is in numerous public and private collections in North and South America, Europe, and Japan.

Richard has taught architecture and design at The University of Michigan and Montana State University. He teaches classes in kilnformed glass throughout the world, focusing on the visual elements of design and color theory, as well as inspiration, meaning, and intent. Richard's glasswork includes speculative work, functional objects, and architectural installations & design elements.