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Shaping Stories: A Glass Artists Podcast

Collecting stories of glass artists worldwide—diving into their paths, processes, struggles, and inspirations.

Hosted by Dominique Caissie of Terrapin Glass, co-creator of the Connected in Glass podcast.

02/10/2026

Listen Now to Episode 20 with Amy Lemaire! ✨

Amy Lemaire is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Brooklyn, NY, who teaches at Salem Community College in New Jersey.

We talk about her creative upbringing, her path from painting to glass, traveling with beads as currency, and finding balance through making, teaching, and floral design for many years. Amy also shares how an unexpected allergy helped her refocus on glass and reshape her journey.

It’s an inspiring conversation about adapting, staying creative, and building a stronger future for emerging artists. 🎙️✨

Available on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧

01/20/2026

New podcast episode out today—Episode 19 with Amanda Nardone ()!

Amanda is a Massachusetts-based multimedia artist whose journey has taken her from childhood art camp, to studying art and fitness at Temple University, to creating powerful conceptual glass work and intricate chainmaille pieces.

We talk about how drawing shaped her design process, the evolution of her “Chainsmoker” work, and how a diagnosis of connective tissue disease changed the way she approaches art and life. She shares openly about adapting her studio practice, staying active through fitness and rock climbing, and finding balance as a working artist.

🎧 Listen now – links in the comments below!

12/26/2025

This episode is officially out in the world! 🎧
A cozy, thoughtful conversation with my Rebecca, perfect for winter listening.
Available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all your favorite podcast platforms.

12/09/2025

Shayne’s episode is live this morning on all podcast platforms and YouTube! 🎙️🔥

Shayne and I first met in the most modern glass-artist way possible — on Instagram — and we’ve been friends ever since. After 13+ years working full-time in both soft glass and Boro, he’s now in a really unique chapter, having stepped away from glass as his main income to become a middle school teacher.

In this episode, he shares how he got started in glass, the grind of production spoon work, what it’s really like transitioning out of the glass world, and how that has actually opened up space for bigger creative ideas.

Plus, he drops some truly incredible wisdom at the end — don’t miss it. 🙏

10/28/2025

Episode 16 with Lindsay LeBlanc, Listen Now!

Lindsay and I have been friends for years, and she’s been making glass for going on 17. We first met in New England, USA before she went off to Mass Art in Boston. A hard-earned semester abroad in Ireland ended up shaping where she found herself today.

After graduating, she spent time traveling the country cooking at music festivals and helping put on big art installations. She then settled in Arizona for a bit before making a big move back to Ireland for her master’s.

Her passion? Eco horror. She shares some of her work that I think is just incredible. Life abroad as an immigrant isn’t always easy, but she’s finding her flow, her voice, and honestly, I’m so excited to see what comes next for her.

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10/28/2025

Here are more fun reference photos of Lindsay’s work for you to check out while you listen to my conversation with her, which just came out this morning! ✨

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Find me at Shaping Stories Pod on Spotify and all listening platforms including YouTube. ✨

10/27/2025

My conversation with Lindsay LeBlanc drops tomorrow morning on YouTube and all podcast platforms for your education and enjoyment! 🎉

I thought I’d share some photos of her work that we referenced during the episode so you can peruse and get excited.

Don't forget to follow Shaping Stories Pod on your favorite listening platform and never miss out!

10/26/2025

I’m so excited to share a sneak peek of my conversation with my longtime friend Lindsay LeBlanc of — she grew up here in New England, USA and now lives in Ireland! 🇮🇪 In this clip, she talks about one of her eco-horror projects 👀🌿💀 Episode 16 of the podcast drops Tuesday October 28th, 2025!

Note: Photos are from “Out Within: A Wardian Case”
An award winning collaboration with Francine Marquis for Sculpture in Context - Botanical Gardens Dublin

09/09/2025

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Episode 15: Adrienne Ladd ( aka Bacon Face)

Adrienne Ladd has been working with glass since 2009, starting out of necessity as a mom searching for a path that let her raise her child the way she envisioned. While she doesn’t necessarily recommend this unconventional route for everyone, it worked beautifully for her as the pieces fell into place.

In our conversation, Adrienne shares her journey from the coast of Massachusetts to Maine, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and back to Maine, where she now calls home. She opens up about how her signature designs came to life, the challenges she’s faced within the glass community, and the ways she prioritizes her health and body while navigating the demands of the craft.

This is a story of resilience, creativity, and finding alignment between art and life.

Available on all podcast platforms, or watch the Zoom version of our conversation on YouTube. Links below. 💙

08/12/2025

🎙 Episode #14 with Doni Hatz went live this morning!

Meet Don, a newly retired scientific glassblower whose life in glass has been nothing short of inspiring. She grew up in Portland, Oregon, and first discovered glass when she took a furnace glass class at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. That single class sparked a journey that led her all the way across the country to New Jersey, where she studied at Salem Community College from 1983–1985.

In this episode, we hear about Doni’s path after school, her decades-long career in scientific glass, and the experiences and lessons that shaped her along the way.

Listen now to hear her story, wisdom, and passion for the craft.

Link in Bio ✨

08/05/2025

🎙️ New Episode Out Now!
Episode 13 features Colton Machell / 2Much Glass), a Southern NH-based artist whose love for teeth and glass unexpectedly collided. 🦷🔥

We talk about how a childhood passion eventually helped him recognize the connection of handmade scientific glassware and blown glass pipes.

Colton walks us through his journey, process, and what keeps him fired up in and out of the studio.

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