Hot glass being shaped in a furnace for making stemless wine glass during Ladies Night Make Your Own event

About Our Studio

Blackstone River Glass Center is more than a state-of-the-art studio — it’s a home for glass artists of all disciplines. Along with a full glassblowing studio, we offer classes in flameworking, kiln casting, slumping/fusing, and basic metalworking.

Committed to making glass art accessible beyond traditional education, we welcome students from all backgrounds. At BRGC, learning sparks creativity, dedication, and curiosity, guided by our team of expert artists and educators.

Meet Our Team

  • Rebecca Zhukov - Owner of BRGC

    Rebecca Zhukov is the founder and driving force behind Blackstone River Glass, a thriving glass studio nestled along the banks of the Blackstone River. With a passion for glass artistry and a dedication to building a creative community, Rebecca has spent years honing her craft and creating a space where people can experience the magic of glass firsthand.

    Her journey began with a vision—to bring the beauty of glassblowing, flameworking, and fusing/slumping under one roof. After two years of construction and planning, Blackstone River Glass opened to the public and has since taught over 2,000 classes, welcoming both beginners and experienced artists into the world of molten glass.

    Rebecca’s work has been recognized in Hey Rhody and Providence Monthly, naming her one of their Leading Ladies. But for her, the real reward is seeing the joy and wonder on people’s faces as they shape glass with their own hands.

    Whether she’s leading a class, creating stunning pieces, or fostering a welcoming creative space, Rebecca continues to inspire and grow Blackstone River Glass into something truly extraordinary.

  • Josie McCormack

    Office Manager

    Josie humans the front desk here at Blackstone River Glass Center. She assists with customer questions and bookings, coordinates staff scheduling and screams “Good Morning!!!” before you have had your first sip of coffee.

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  • Andrew McCormack

    Shop Manager & Instructor - Glassblowing

    Through his varied experiences Andrew has acquired intricate knowledge about the workings of glass studios around the country and uses that knowledge base to keep our hot shop running smoothly.

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  • Kim Savoie

    Instructor - Glassblowing

    Kim teaches our intermediate and specialized courses. She has been a glass blowing instructor for 11 years and brings life into any hot shop she is in.

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  • Cameron Lipshires

    Instructor - Glassblowing

    Cameron teaches our weekday and weekend “Make Your Own” class. She has been creating glass art for 9 yrs, developing a deep appreciation for the beauty of the material and it’s endless challenges.

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  • Lindsy Marshall

    Instructor - Fused Glass

    Lindsy teaches our more intensive fusing courses. She is a patient instructor who is always open to new ideas and finds joy in fostering discovery.

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  • Dana Pomerantz

    Instructor - Glassblowing

    Dana Pomerantz is a local artist who resides in Providence, RI. She has been working with glass for 12 years, having earned her BFA from Alfred University in glass & painting, as well as being a K-5 Visual Arts teacher.

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  • Brian Bigelow

    Instructor - Flameworking & Glassblowing

    He is committed to glassmaking and loves its versatile nature. Brian has been teaching public glassblowing for the last 10 years & has been a traveling glass artist for 6 yrs. teaching classes from Turin Italy to RI.

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  • Alex Gaudet

    Instructor - Hot Shop

    Alex is a MA based artist who has been working in the field of glass for over a decade now. With a bachelors degree in glass  from MassArt he focuses on functional wares and the love for shape and form. his aptitude for teaching technique and process is one of his most utilized skills.

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  • Christy LaPorte - Flat Shop

    Being an artist was always a dream for Christy growing up. She is always looking to find ways to live that dream. Christy is willing to try new things and push herself to be the best that she can be. She has been creating glass art for four years and is very excited to share that passion with others.

  • Deenie Pacik Giuliano - Flat Shop

    Creates stained and fused glass artwork including commissions of windows, doors, and room separators, and exhibits in juried shows and galleries. Deenie is translating a children's book into watercolors and glass. She lives in Massachusetts with her spouse, twins, and many pets. She loves the woods, fun with family, and gardening.She taught fused glass at Diablo Glass and the Fuller Craft Museum; drawing at Boston Architectural College; stained glass at Franklin Pierce; multimedia at RISD Continuing Ed and Summer Camp. She has received awards from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston Enterprise Design and the Dorothy Maddy Scholarship of the Stained Glass Association.

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