Amanda Taylor

I was born in 1960 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I attended the University of Calgary in Geophysics and worked in the oil industry for 31 years. Since 1997 I ran my own consulting business (geophysical data management & technical support) and started my glass studio from my home in Calgary until 2008 when I moved to Batavia, NY. I am now co-owner and operator, alongside my husband, Lance Taylor, of OATKA School of Glass & Glass Studio in Batavia. The school/studio is comprised of 12,000 square feet of warehouse space. an 1825 house we use to house visiting instructors, students, and other out of town visitors. We run classes in kilnformed, hot and lampworked glass year round that range from 2 hour to 2 week workshops - from introductory level to advanced techniques - to ages 4 and up.