Jen Elek & Bennett McKnight

Teaches at UrbanGlass

Jen Elek graduated in 1994 from The New York school of Art and Design at Alfred University earning a BFA. Since moving to Seattle, WA in 1995 Jen has had the opportunity to work as both a glass artist and metal fabricator for many notable artists. In her own work Elek combines color, form, multiple components and innovative processes to create landscapes of glass and light.Jen teaches glassblowing blowing workshops internationally, sharing with students a practical working knowledge and exploring experimental processes.
Since 2001, she has been a member of Lino Tagliapietra’s glassblowing team. Jen shares a studio with husband Jeremy Bert in South Seattle. Jen exhibits her work internationally. Currently her work is featured in a collaborative exhibition with her husband titled “Look! See?” The Colors and Letters of Jeremy Bert and Jen Elek at The Museum of Glass in Tacoma WA.

Bennett McKnight was born and raised in New York. After attending Alfred University, Mr. McKnight moved to Seattle, WA to pursue a career as a glassmaker. Mr. Mcknight owns and operates Second Century Glassworks in West Seattle, where he has lived for 6 years.