Bashi Alé, a passionate Pacific Northwest artist, was first introduced to flameworking when he moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1997. An artist, from a long line of artisans and Italian craftsmen, he had already made significant strides in establishing himself as a surrealistic illustrator and painter when he discovered his muse in glass.

“Glass is like a suspension of time, forever showcasing the artisans will.”

Born in Boise, Idaho on July 26, 1981 Bashi spent his early childhood growing up in California until moving with his family to Oregon. In 2000 on his twentieth birthday he received an apprenticeship with a local glass studio. This experience taught him the fundamental techniques used in borosilicate flameworking and served as a stepping stone towards a solo career. Bashi is best known for his custom jewelry and art marbles, where his work can be seen in galleries, museums and private collections worldwide. He also enjoys teaching his glass techniques through magazine tutorials, video demonstrations and individual classes. A multi-medium artist who also owns his own publishing company, Bashi's success in glass may be attributed to his scientific approach of mixing realism with abstract qualities. Not to mention countless hours perfecting his technique behind the torch.

Student Testimonials:

"Bashi Ale's class gives you a lot of bang for your buck. His directions are easy to follow, and his examples are well executed." - Scott Baker

"Your techniques and knowledge with glass has inspired me to further my career not only as a fused glass artist but also as a torchworker. I look forward to taking more classes with you." - Vicki Komori

"Bashi Alé's class was just what I needed to relight the fire. We covered a lot of material, in a fun way. Bashi's techniques are well thought out, and after watching him make a piece I felt very comfortable taking an attempt. Go for it!!!" - Jay Tagle