My name is Christina Burkhart and I was born in a small town in Southern California in 1984.  Both of my parents are jewelry design artists and I grew up traveling to different art shows ever since I was 1 year old.  Throughout my life there was never a question in my mind that some day I too would be an artist.  I have explored so many different mediums before I came to find the world of glass such as ceramics, lost wax casting, lapidary work, water colors, etc. I started making beads in 2005 and have just stuck to it ever since then.  To me glass is just like a precious gemstone, no two beads are exactly alike and they always take up a personality of their own. The colors of borosilicate are also so fascinating. They have ethereal qualities and the way they refract and reflect light is just mesmerizing to me. I love making pieces that are unique and full of depth and detail. I am mostly self taught and strive to bring pieces to you that are different than anything you would see anywhere else.

    In 2006 I came up with my under-water sea beads because I moved from California and missed the ocean.  I was published in The Flow magazines 2006 edition of Women in Glass in a how-to article. I am looking forward to writing more articles in the future when my time permits. If you would like to view my artist Bio from The Flow Magazine click here.

    I have also taken the liberty to take a trip to Murano, Italy where the Italian glass masters show off their work!  Italy is so beautiful especially Venice!

Besides the glass arts world I am also a student at our local community college. I Love to go hiking, hang out with my doggies and garden.  I have added a few pictures that I have taken for your enjoyment.  :o)