Hi there my name is Cecelia Wenning and I have lived in Portland, Oregon all of my life. I got started in glass 7 years ago with mosaics. I made candle holders and picture frames for gifts. My mom had asked me when I was younger if I would ever want to take a stained glass class with her. In 2004 I decided to sign up for a stained glass class at Clines (the local glass store). I was very excited and told my mom that she should join me. She decided to come learn with me. I found out about fused glass when I was signing up for the stained glass class and found it very beautiful. I decided to take the fused and stained glass classes simutaneously. I sure did learn a lot in a short period of time and started creating unique pieces of art. I had such a thirst for glass that I couldn't stop learning, so I decided to take a lampworking class at Gallery 33. I took a beginning torch class making marbles. That was great and couldn't get enough so decided to take a ring making class. It takes a long time to get them round and the right thickness, but it sure was fun. I now use acid etching in a lot of my artwork. I like to mix my methods of creation to make unique items.