We are sad to announce that our Outreach Manager, Kathy Anderson, will be leaving Hilltop Artists after twelve years of incredible service. She is leaving to pursue her own artwork (follow her on Instagram and Etsy), to travel (first stop,…
On January 24, 2020, Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib announced the winners of the Washingtonian of the Year, the Organization of the Year, and the winner of the Legacy of Service Award. For 2020, the Lt. Governor and the Association of…
Samantha, or Sam as she is fondly known around the hot shop, started her journey with Hilltop Artists 3 years ago as a member of our Arts Connect program. “I was homeless and going through a lot then, I was…
Peter has been chosen as our 2018 Biot Ambassador and will travel to France this summer for three weeks to study with master glass blower, Antoine Pierini. Our Student Ambassador Program connects Hilltop Artists students to new experiences and a…
Sam has been part of the Hilltop Artists family for 14 years -- starting out as a student in our Daytime program at Jason Lee Middle School and recently hired as our 3rd Daytime Teacher when we added a new…
As a student in our Daytime program, Ari worked closely with Instructor Greg to create blown glass birds. “We worked the whole year and he got pretty good!” Greg reported. After noticing Ari’s enthusiasm for glass blowing and his potential,…
When you think of working with glass, most people think - hot! Tanner, a Team Production student, has shifted his attention to the opposite end of the spectrum and has been focusing on his cold working skills. ‘Cold working’ is…
Nanita has only been a Hilltop Artists since the summer, but she is already hooked. “I’m not really sure what I want to be when I grow up, but I sure hope it can be something with glass.” After…
Zach started in our summer program two years ago and hasn’t looked back! “I’m not really into sports so I’m glad I have Hilltop Artists.” Zach, a student at Stadium High School, is part of the After School program…
