Patricia Davidson
John H. Hauberg Fellowship Resident
Patricia Davidson has been working with glass for 33 years. She has extensive knowledge in blowing, sculpting, casting and kiln forming techniques. Her career has been acknowledged with many awards, opportunities and international recognition.
She received a BA from Southern Illinois University (1986) and a MFA from the University of Illinois (1991). Upon graduating from U.I., she was awarded a residency at Pilchuck Glass School. During the residency she was invited to become a member of Dale Chihuly’s glass blowing team. For 10 years Davidson worked as a member of Dale’s team. Traveling extensively for Chihuly studio, she has worked in many glass factories in Europe. She has been the only woman gaffer of chandeliers at Chihuly studio. While working for Chihuly, she also worked as a staff member, teacher and visiting artist at Pilchuck Glass School and Pratt Fine Arts Center. She has participated in the Visiting Artist and Hot Lunch programs at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Davidson has also taught international workshops in Ireland and Finland. She has been honored to work as an assistant to Pino Signoretto, Lino Tagliapietra, Flora Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick.
An accomplished educator, Davidson has created glass curriculum and taught at Silas High School Career and Technical Education, Hot Shop Heroes, Museum of Glass, Hilltop Artists in Residence, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Pilchuck Glass School and University of Washington.
