OUR HOT SAND CREW
06 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Abigail is a multi-disciplinary artist, drawn to glass by the rich history of glass-making. After earning a BFA in glass and ceramics at Keystone College of Pennsylvania, and working for the Corning Museum of Glass, she has landed at Hot Sand to continue exploring what glass has to offer. Abigail works to tell whimsical stories through her work, constantly inspired by the unique properties of glass.
Abigail Roberts
GLASSBLOWER
10 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Ariel is an emergent American multi-disciplinary artist, working primarily in glass. She earned her BFA in fine arts from New England College and Associate degree from SalemCC in Scientific Glass Apparatus. Ariel has established herself as a professional glassblower, designer, and teacher.
At Hot Sand she leads the hot shop of emergent, female-dominant artists with a mission to teach and inspire.
Arielle Mazzola
HOT SHOP MANAGER
06 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Jonah’s work is deeply informed by the continuation of the Venetian Glass form. Intertwining traditional + modern techniques to develop refined pieces. After working at Corning Museum of Glass, he now captivates our visitors with his enthusiasm for sharing glass joy.
Jonah Lambert
GLASSBLOWER
10 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Garrett was introduced to glass in college where he ended up getting a degree specializing in it at SIUC. Since then he has worked for some small and large glass studios across the country. Currently he is focused on expanding his repertoire of glass techniques that explores color and form.
Garret Skinner
GLASSBLOWER
Gallery Experience Crew
Jamin
Gallery Experience Manager
A warmhearted approach to our customers' experience. Jamin leads our Gallery Experience Crew in Asbury Park.
Our visitors tell us their experiences have been enhanced because of his crew’s customer-focused service.
Since a young age he has been immersed in glass art and production. His fused-glass line contributes another dynamic to Hot Sand's décorware offerings. He is able to help with any glass question our visitors might have. Please contact him and his team at studio@hotsandap.com for your experience or booking questions.
Psst, he is also a great songwriter.
Rachel
Gallery Experience Coordinator
The human behind our street signs. There, now you know.
Rachel is a beaming light that helps our customers have a great experience, always. Her ability to always ask what we can do better to deliver a unique and comfortable experience makes her a person to know.
Psst, ask her about art, music, or anything cool.
Danielle
Gallery Experience Associate
You might know her film photography or her love of animals.
Danielle’s approach to our customers’ high-touch experience is something that has made our space even better. New to the team, her energy and interests give a great dimension to our engagement with our customer’s experience.
Psst, ask her about the Asbury music-scene, baking recipes, or animal volunteering.