Instructors Bios

Alysa Phiel:

Alysa is a third generation glass artist with over 25 years of experience. Having been taught by her grandparents, who had been a long time stained glass artists and studio owners for twelve years, Alysa now owns and operates Creations in Glass with her mother, and has done so for over ten years.

Alysa joined the staff at Sonoran Glass School in Tucson, AZ in 2009 as the Warm Shop Director where she has taught hundreds of students. She teaches a wide range of classes in fused glass, stained glass and mosaics, and is constantly experimenting with new techniques and materials. Her creativity and range of knowledge makes her a fantastic instructor for students looking to create any type of glass art. She is constantly helping her students challenge themselves and expand their skills as artists.

Alysa’s work is found in private collections all over the country and ranges from fused functional pieces and wall art to mosaic furniture and fountains. In addition, she has numerous commissioned stained glass windows installed in homes and churches all around Tucson. For seven years, Alysa has been a regular contributor of project tutorials to Glass Patterns Quarterly magazine, and she has taught sold out classes at Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas for the past 4 years.