Filip Vogelpohl

Filip Vogelpohl, the owner of Boise Art Glass, was born in Prague, Czech Republic. He discovered glassblowing in Oregon in the late 1990s and was immediately captivated by the art form. Driven by his passion, he fully immersed himself in the craft, apprenticing under renowned artists such as Cesare Toffolo from Murano, Italy, as well as Roger Paramore, Kevin O’Grady, Robert Mickelson, and Milon Townsend.

“Drawing on the ancient art of glassmaking, I strive to translate the beauty and complexity of the natural world into intricate, one-of-a-kind pieces. Inspired by the interplay of light and color, I use my imagination and meticulous craftsmanship to create glass sculptures that capture the essence of the world around us. My work is distinguished by its unique nuances and distinctive shapes, each one exclusively made by me. Through my art, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world, and to inspire collectors to connect with the beauty and richness of the world we inhabit.”

Austin Grill

Austin Grill is an artist born and raised in Ketchum, Idaho, who now resides in Boise, Idaho. Glassblowing immediately sparked his interest. His passion grew after his first flameworking course at Boise Art Glass, after which he spent his spare time learning and honing his craft while apprenticed under Filip Vogelpohl. Now, his experience and love for the medium allows him to share his passion by teaching classes within the community.

Caleb Feaster

Caleb Feaster was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and grew up in Boise, Idaho. He has always had a talent and interest for creating things by hand. His previous welding background allows him to put ideas into motion and he uses the same momentum on his journey in glass art. He enjoys the fluidity in glass and the opportunity that comes along with the medium.

Grayson Bailey

Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Grayson Bailey a well-known local artist. His artistic talents are spread across a wide variety of mediums, from 3D modeling, to spray-painting and even some music production. None however interest him more than the world of glass art. After dropping out of college to find his own way in life, he started taking flameworking classes at Boise Art Glass and was instantly mesmerized by the magic that is glass blowing. He has been working at Boise Art Glass since 2018 and continues to develop his passion.

Lauren Benda

Lauren, a Boise native, was born & raised in the beautiful Treasure Valley. Her interest in art glass began when she started collecting handmade marbles from various talented artists in the Boise area and beyond. She was then inspired to seek a deeper understanding of art glass and how glass is crafted, which brought her to our studio. Her favorite aspects of working at Boise Art Glass is seeing the colorful art pieces that come out of the kiln every morning and seeing the behind-the-scenes action of a working glass shop!

Josh Hancock

Josh Hancock specializes in animals and creatures and is known for his realistic glass fish, morel mushrooms and more. His artistic journey began in 2000 at Clark College in Washougal, where he abandoned his studies in economics and accounting to pursue his passion for glassblowing. He further developed his skills at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, under the guidance of master glass artisan David Schwarz. As of 2023, Boise Art Glass is proud to call him a member of the Boise Art Glass family. Josh is a talented instructor and artist, dedicated to creating quality products and unforgettable memories for our customers and students.

Rachel Dick 

Rachel was born and raised in North Idaho. She’s been interested in the craft of glass blowing since a young age. In 2017 she took her first ever class with Boise Art Glass and was hooked. Throughout the rest of high school and college she experimented and dabbled in glass whenever possible. Then in 2022, she moved to Boise so that she could train to be a glassblower. She has a deep passion for learning and art, and enjoys finding opportunities to share her knowledge with others.