Rick Nicholson

Rick and Janet Nicholson

Rick and Janet’s dedication to glass blowing is evident in the excellent quality of their work. The emphasis in their small studio is on creativity and innovation. Each piece is a free-hand expression of the excitement and risk-taking found in an experimental glassblowing studio.

Following his university education, Rick Nicholson operated a pottery studio full time in southern California from 1974 to 1981. Janet left her photography job in 1979 to freelance and create designs on Rick’s clay forms. They were married the same year, and their artistic collaboration began. By 1982, they were inspired to concentrate on glass alone.

Their work involves figurative sculpture, sculptural lighting and multiple piece wall and ceiling installations. Many works have been commissioned for hotels and private residences internationally. Rick’s studies in metals, hot sculpting and glass casting have allowed the work to expand.

EDUCATION IN GLASS AND METAL
Eugene Glass School, Karen Willenbrink-Johnson- Eugene, Oregon - 2006

The Pilchuck School, Dino Rosin- Seattle, Washington - 2003

The Corning Museum of Glass, Lucartha Kohler- The Studio - Kiln Casting - 2000

Sierra College, Jim Devore- Rocklin, California - Creative Designs in Metal - 1996-1999

The Pilchuck School, Fred Tschida and Brian Pike- Seattle, Washington - 1996

The Pilchuck School, Richard Marquis and Therman Statom - Seattle, Washington - 1985

The Pilchuck School, Dale Chihuly and Fritz Dreisbach- Seattle, Washington - 1981

University of Southern California, Don Hartman- Los Angeles, California - 1979-1981

PUBLICATIONS
Feature Spot - PBS - Channel 6 - 1995/96

Feature Spot - Channel 7 - 2001

California Postcard - CBS Affiliate - Channel 10 - Feature 1992 and 2007

The Guild 1,2,5,7 - Gallery Edition: 1994 - Designers Edition and Handbook: 1998

Sierra Heritage Magazine - Feature Article, March-April 1989; September-October 1992; Front
Cover, November-December 2000

Guide to the Arts - Feature Article and Front Cover, Summer 2004

Foothills Magazine - Feature Article 2004

Inside Roseville Magazine - Feature article, Summer 2005

Sacramento Magazine - Featured photos, August 2005