**Arielle** **Mazzola**
HOT SHOP MANAGER

**10 YEARS EXPERIENCE**
**Ariel** is an emergent American multi-disciplinary artist, working primarily in glass. She earned her BFA in fine arts from New England College and Associate degree from SalemCC in Scientific Glass Apparatus. Ariel has established herself as a professional glassblower, designer, and independent artist. At hot sand she leads the hot shop of emergent, female dominant, artists with a mission to teach and inspire.

**Sukayna El Hani**
GLASSBLOWER

**08 YEARS EXPERIENCE**
**Sukayna** is a glass artist who develops one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by Art Nouveau and her Moroccan Heritage. Her glassblowing journey started at Virginia Commonwealth University exploring these themes. Now with almost 8 years of experience in hot shops, her exploration of complex techniques and perfecting craft in organic character forms captures the joy of her unique artistry.

**Daniel Lolley**

GLASSBLOWER

**10 YEARS EXPERIENCE**
**Daniel** joined the Hot Sand team back in the Summer 2021. He studied Glassblowing in College - before going on to being a production glassblower in Indiana before moving to the greener pastures of Asbury Park to join the Hot Sand Team. In addition to leading classes and production Daniel creates a line of work inspired by Nature, and Mythology.

**Abigail Roberts**
GLASSBLOWER

**06 YEARS EXPERIENCE**
**Abigail** is a multi-disciplinary artist, drawn to glass by the rich history of glass-making. After earning a BFA in glass and ceramics at Keystone College of Pennsylvania, and working for the Corning Museum of Glass, she has landed at Hot Sand to continue exploring what glass has to offer. Abigail works to tell whimsical stories through her work, constantly inspired by the unique properties of glass. .

**Jonah___**
GLASSBLOWER

06 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Blown Glass | Sculptural Forms | Italian Glassmaking
Deeply informed by the continuation of Venetian Glass form. Intertwining traditional + modern techniques to develop refined pieces. Studied at Corning Museum of Glass.

Jamin

Gallery Experience Manager

A warmhearted approach to our customers' experience.

Jamin leads our Gallery Experience Team in Asbury Park. Our visitors tell us their experiences have been enhanced because of his customer focused service.

Since a young age he has been immersed in glass art and production. His fused-glass line contributes another dynamic to hot sand's decor ware offerings. He is able to help with any glass question our visitors might have. Please contact him and his team at studio@hotsandap.com for your experience or booking questions.

Psst, he is also a great songwriter.

Rachel

Gallery Experience Coordinator

The human behind our street signs. There, now you know.

Rachel is a beaming light that helps our customers have a great experience, always. Her ability to always ask what we can do better to deliver a unique and comfortable experience makes her a person to know.

Psst ask her about art, music, or anything cool.

Danielle

Gallery Experience Associate

You might know her film photography or her love of animals.

Danielle’s approach to our customers’ high-touch experience is something that has made our space even better. New to the team, her energy and interests give a great dimension to our engagement with our customer’s experience.

Psst ask her about the Asbury music- scene, baking recipes, or animal volunteering