Welcome to Oatka Glass Studio
Hello! I am Amanda Taylor, a kiln-formed glass designer, maker, and instructor. I offer in-studio workshops, community outreach, video tutorials, and eBooks. I create my work and teach workshops in my light-filled glass studio located south of Burnsville, NC. I am passionate about teaching people of all ages the joys and creative freedom that kiln-formed glass offers!
Oatka Glass Studio
Events & Special Workshop Calendar
"Keys to the Kingdom" Class
Oct 13-26, 2026 (5 spot remaining)
$700 USD Deposit + 2900 Euro/person
Special Masterclass with
Miriam Di Fiore in Mornico Losana, Italy
Join us for a one-of-a-kind 2-week experience at Miriam Di Fiore's home & studio in the beautiful Pavese hills, south of Milan, Italy. Class fee includes 10 days of glass fusing, sightseeing ventures & 1 cooking class of regional cuisine & wine.
Oatka Glass Studio
Winter brings a quiet serenity to our home & studio up here in the Blue Ridge mountains.
Gather a group of friends and family to come up and make gifts or pieces to adorn your home.
Book your own personalized workshop to focus on a particular fused glass technique.
311 Old Sawmill Rd, Burnsville, NC
Book your class by contacting me.
585-300-7606
Continuing Education
Local Workshop Teaching Schedule
2026
Mayland Community Classes will be starting at the Earth To Sky facilities at some point in 2026.
Fall '26
John C Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
NOTE: Fall 2026 classes will not be posted on JCCFS website until the first week in December 2025.
Where to Find My Work
