Jamie Katz - Artist, Educator, Maker

Jamie Katz is a glass artist, educator, and

multidisciplinary maker whose work blends

technical mastery with a deep commitment

to material exploration. With an MFA in Glass

from the Rochester Institute of Technology and

more than two decades of experience across

glassblowing, kilnforming, flameworking, casting,

and mixed media processes, Jamie’s practice is

rooted in both craft tradition and contemporary

inquiry.

 

His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and he has participated in numerous residencies, workshops, and assistantships, including time at renowned studios such as Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Penland School of Crafts, and most recently as the 2024 Artist in Residence at Enchanted Fredericksburg Ranch. Jamie’s studio practice centers on material driven research, form development, and the physical act of making, an approach that reflects his belief that craft is both a language and a way of thinking.

 

Alongside his studio work, Jamie has built a parallel career in education and technical support for academic art programs, providing instruction and oversight in glass, ceramics, metals, and mixed media studios. He has supported students at institutions including the Rochester Institute of Technology and CSU San Bernardino, and he brings a philosophy of patient mentorship, safety forward shop culture, and accessible creative problem solving to every classroom and studio he works in.

 

Now based in Southern California, Jamie continues to develop new bodies of work while pursuing opportunities that merge studio practice, curriculum support, and hands on technical expertise. Whether blowing glass, troubleshooting equipment, or guiding students through their first bubble or kiln firing, he approaches each project with curiosity, precision, and a commitment to helping others grow as makers.