Peter Greenwood was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1960. In 1979, he had a shift of consciousness; the mystique, the discipline, the spiritual exercise which defines glassblowing forever changed his life. At age 19 he took his first steps toward his career at the Rhode Island School of Design. He later studied at the Pilchuck School in Washington State, where he was exposed to the Venetian virtuosity of glassblowing. Other undergraduate studies include the Penland School in North Carolina and the Haystack School in Maine. Peter has traveled to the glass centers of Europe including Orrefors, Sweden, Venice, Italy and Czechoslovakia.

In 1981, he designed and built a glass studio in Farmington, Connecticut. Focusing on traditional techniques and experimenting with many different styles, Peter aims to capture the essence of harmony, balance and rhythm within each piece. His work is stylized in form and his craftsmanship is precise. Complex patterns of composed glass canes visually enhance his multi-bubble vessels, bowls and plates. The energetic lines of his wall sculptures invite the viewer to explore each piece in its depth and dimension. The optic reflections of his clear bubble glass draw in ambient light which produces a unique glow.

His career now spans the range of his imagination, resulting in numerous exhibitions of his art, and nationwide critical acclaim. Peter's portfolio includes work as varied as an enormous dining table with twin pedestals, to a finely detailed 18-inch statuette, a replica of the 18 foot statue called the Genius of Connecticut. He refers to his signature work as lace glass, a 17th century Venetian technique characterized by a symmetrical black grid pattern on clear glass, with minute air bubbles centered in each opening.

Peter thinks three dimensionally with ease and is a natural builder. His works include finely crafted wood furniture, hand forged iron, and stone fireplaces. Peter's insatiable desire to develop and refine new designs motivates him to continually explore the infinite possibilities of working with hot glass.

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

Pilchuck School, Stanwood, WA

Penland School, Penland, NC

Haystack School, Deer Island, ME

Peter's Valley, Layton, NJ