Shea Glass - Handblown Glass

Each piece is worked out of the furnace on a blowpipe

New Crystal Bottle

      This is a new crystal bottle that I’m working on. Not done yet. 13 inches.  8/13/3005



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Historic Heat: 50 years of Fantastic Glass from the Heartland

  One of the best kept secrets about the midwest is that it has a rich and vibrant tapestry of glass artists. Join us November 22nd 2013 through January 5 2014 to see an exhibit thar shows both the breadth and depth of this regions glass art. From old masters to young hotshots; iconic teachers […]



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The Swedish Influence on Regional Glass

The Swedish Influence on Regional Glass February thru June 2009 The American Swedish Institute Minneapolis Minnesota



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Kevin’s Work – 2008

In April 2008, Kevin ODwyer, Irelands foremost silver smith and artist, visited my studio and I blew perfume bottles designed by Kevin which he incorporated into his silver work.  



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Wild Geese Exhibit – Irish Craft Council -Kilkenny Castle

Showing the work of twenty Americans of Irish descent. This exhibition was sponsored by the Irish Craft Council in conjunction with a three day conference on crafts n America. Irish Craft Council Gallery, Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland March 2007



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Wild Geese Exhibit – Irish Craft Council – March 2007

Showing the work of twenty Americans of Irish descent. This exhibition was sponsored by the Irish Craft Council in conjunction with a three day conference on crafts in America. Irish Craft Council Gallery, Kilkenny Castle, Ireland



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Andrew Shea & Kevin O’Dwyer Collaborate

In April 2008 Kevin O’Dwyer, Ireland’s premier metalsmith, came to the US to work in my studio with me on a series of glass vessels and perfume bottles combining blown glass with Kevin’s silver work.


Shea & ODwyer scent bottle



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