Jo-Ann Holst
Hi, I’m JoAnn. I began working with glass in 1982, creating custom stained-glass panels and lampshades, and was fortunate to be featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Log Home, and Woman’s Day. When I bought a used ceramic kiln and began melting and painting on glass, I fell in love with fused glass and its endless design possibilities.
My process blends creativity with technical precision. I focus on color interaction, design, and a deep understanding of how glass layers react to kiln firing. My goal is to “paint in glass,” using shape, texture, transparency, and opacity to create intrigue and depth.
I often work with dichroic glass and draw inspiration from Southwest and Colorado landscapes—bears, mountains, horses, moose, and other Rocky Mountain icons. I also encapsulate natural foliage like aspen leaves and flowers in vase-like forms, leaving their ashes behind during firing.
My work has been shown in galleries in Boulder, Longmont, Taos, and Albuquerque, and I’m currently represented at Four Winds Gallery in Salida. After a long career in financial advising, my daughter has taken over the business, allowing me to focus fully on my passion for glass art.
My process blends creativity with technical precision. I focus on color interaction, design, and a deep understanding of how glass layers react to kiln firing. My goal is to “paint in glass,” using shape, texture, transparency, and opacity to create intrigue and depth.
I often work with dichroic glass and draw inspiration from Southwest and Colorado landscapes—bears, mountains, horses, moose, and other Rocky Mountain icons. I also encapsulate natural foliage like aspen leaves and flowers in vase-like forms, leaving their ashes behind during firing.
My work has been shown in galleries in Boulder, Longmont, Taos, and Albuquerque, and I’m currently represented at Four Winds Gallery in Salida. After a long career in financial advising, my daughter has taken over the business, allowing me to focus fully on my passion for glass art.
