Scandia began her art glass journey learning stained glass in her childhood and continued working with glass as a hobbyist throughout her life as a creative escape in her spare time. Her passion for art glass would eventually lead her to pursue a full-time career working for the art glass manufacturers themselves. In that capacity, she was able to assist in new product development, customer education, marketing, working at industry trade shows, and teaching numerous levels of fusing workshops for many years.

Scandia considers herself to be incredibly fortunate that her longtime dance with art glass has evolved into an amazing role as a full-time artist. She is now intently focused on creating glass artwork that speaks to her style and sells her pieces through retail outlets, directly with customers and occasional seasonal markets, as well as producing one-of-a-kind custom pieces by request. Scandia still very much enjoys teaching glass fusing technique classes for art glass suppliers and special glass industry events. Her teaching is now focused on the techniques she applies uses in making her own work.

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