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!
Hurricane Helene Devastated Our Community
**Update on Teaching and Studio Operations** January 11, 2025
Our community and other areas in Western NC are still slowly recovering from the devastation. Teaching at the studio will be available starting in March 2025. I am taking online orders and creating work in my studio now that we regained power on November 11. Unfortunately, all the bridges to my studio are non-existent, and only one road leads to our home/studio, which is accessible for ATV travel only. It will take some time to rebuild our bridges and completely repair our roads, but I can meet with anyone and ferry them back and forth in order for you to take a class.
Thank You To All The Disaster Relief Agencies
I want to extend a huge shout-out to the Pensacola Fire Department volunteers, French Broad Electric Membership Corporation, FEMA, the National Guard, the Military, Cajun Navy, various government agencies, and all the incredible volunteers and disaster relief support agencies that have been here throughout this ordeal to help as much as possible.
Oatka Glass Studio
Events & Special Workshop Calendar
"Keys to the Kingdom" Class
Oct 6-19, 2025 (3 spots available)
3,500 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, numerous Sightseeing ventures & 2 cooking classes of regional cuisine & wine.
Oatka Glass Studio
Winter brings a quiet serenity to our home & studio up here in the Blue Ridge mountains.
We have not been open since Hurricane Helene devastated our community, but I will re-open the studio for classes starting in March 2025.
April 2025 - A Sense of Place: Working Shallow & Thick
June 17-21, 2025 - A Sense of Place: Working Shallow & Thick
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
2025
All Mayland Community Classes Are Cancelled Due To Difficulty With Access To And From My Studio Hurricane Helene damage.
Winter '25
Spring '25
Fall '25
John C Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
Where to Find My Work
