Biography
Samantha Dingfeld grew up only a few miles from the sea, in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Much of her childhood was spent outside playing and that mindset has followed her into adulthood. Today Samantha finds joy in glassblowing, craft, photography, gardening, bird watching and hiking with her two dogs.
Samantha earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she focused on craft and material studies. Not wanting her glass education to stop there, in 2018, Samantha also earned an Associate in Applied Science from Salem Community College where she concentrated in scientific glass technologies.
Samantha worked as a glassblowing production worker and teacher for over 10 years. Now, she mainly focuses on creating her own work while exploring new mediums and materials.