Michael Richardson received his BA at St. Michael’s College in Vermont, a skilled marketing and studio manager, is thoroughly knowledgeable in all production support systems. Mike has exhibited work in New York, Vermont and Rhode Island.

Justin Tarducci, BFA studied conceptual art at the prestigious glass program at the Rhode Island School of Design. Justin’s original blown glass lamps can be seen in restaurants in New York.

Timothy Underwood is an accomplished conceptual glass artist. Technically proficient Tim’s personal style has evolved through intensive hands-on studio experience. Tim is a veteran of numerous craft shows.

Anchor Bend Glassworks is a dynamic, art glass company based in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, one of New England's premier destinations. Conceived as a dream shared among four friends ten years ago, divergent paths have once again converged to create a renewed artistic vision.

Anchor Bend Glassworks is the confluence of four uniquely talented glass artists, each contributing a range of life, business, and art expertise to the collaboration.
The mission of Anchor Bend Glassworks is to infuse traditional art glass production with the vitality and originality that is demanded by contemporary consumers.

Highly trained in traditional glassblowing techniques, the partnership has over 40 combined years of creative experience in the hot glass studio. All have apprenticed under a selection of achieved glassblowers throughout the country.

Anchor Bend Glassworks delivers up-scale, decorative, quality art glass products in a variety of configurations.

Connoisseurs and the curious alike will delight in visiting (see them in action) the retail store at 16 Franklin Street, in Newport, RI.

Conor Gavan has coast-to-coast experience in glass production and shop management. Conor’s work has sold in galleries across the nation.