Kiva Ford Demonstration at the 20th International Flameworking Conference, March 18 – 20, 2022

Kiva Ford Demonstration at the 2022 International Flameworking Conference at Salem Community College

The 2022 International Flameworking Conference, March 18 – 20, at Salem Community College, featured and celebrated the work of artist and scientific glassblower Sally Prasch. We are thrilled to present to you Sally’s demonstration from the event.

The 2022 International Flameworking Conference at Salem Community College (SCC) marked the 20th installment of this nationally and internationally attended event that celebrates excellence in the glass-working process known as flameworking. This momentous year celebrated 60 years of Scientific Glass Technology and 20 years of Glass Art at Salem Community College, highlighting SCC’s unique and integral role in the field of flameworking. Presenters for the seminal event included alumni from Salem’s glass programs whose successful careers have impacted the fields of scientific and creative glass.

Kiva Ford’s passion with glass began early in life, and was anchored with his college degree in Scientific Glassblowing from Salem Community College. Through years of work creating complex glass instruments for scientist’s use, he has perfected his precision and technique in manipulating glass. Beyond the scientific community, Kiva is more commonly known for his exquisite glass goblets, bottles, pendants and vessels. Kiva’s artistic work is influenced by his interests in history, mythology, and the natural world. Learn more about Kiva, and check out some of his incredible work, at www.kivaford.com.