Greetings,

My name is Charlie. I am a photography major at Columbia College Chicago, self employed bicycle mechanic (www.velorepair.com) and I've been melting for a little over a year now (www.facebook.com/matzglass), and have not yet had the opportunity to work with another artist or see another's shop. I'm from Chicago, but I'll be visiting friends in Boulder sometime in August. I'd love to have an excuse aside from mountain biking to go out there this summer, as I've only seen Boulder in the wintertime.
I'd greatly appreciate any referrals; even a hot glass or advanced hollow lampwork class is an option!

I am willing to photograph your work and/or fix your bike in exchange for some tips or the opportunity to observe a more experienced melter at work!

Thanks,
Charlie