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Curvy, self loving woman who got a phd, pole dances, paints, and does stained glass as a way to empower herself and others
Angie Oko, Glazier
(she/her)
Angie is a neuroscientist (ORCID), watercolor painter, and stained glass artist. She holds nationalities from France and the USA, with Italian, French and Spanish heritage. Angie is bilingual (English & French) and is fluent in Spanish since she lived in Barcelona for 6 years completing her PhD.
Angie's true passion is teaching, mentorship and building community. She loves guiding her students along their paths whether scientific or artistic. Seeing them grow and develop into their authentic selves through creative expression is what fills her soul.
Angie dedicated 18 years of her career to science. She was a professor at UCSF teaching neuroscience for 4 years before opening her art studio. After much consideration, she decided to fully dedicate herself to art. Angie was first trained in stained glass by Dan Gamaldi from Cradle of the Sun. She joined Nzilani Conservation Studio under the direction of Armelle Le Roux where she contributed to the restoration of Glide Memorial's Rose Window among several other projects. Learning from a professional studio was invaluable and has given Angie the skills needed to run her own studio. Angie worked as a Glazier for Theodore Ellison Designs for one year before transitioning fully to her own studio. Whilst at Theodore Ellison Designs, Angie had the honor of working on several residential and commercial projects, including the Tiffany Blue Book Project in Tiffany & Company's Flagship store in NYC as a main builder under the direction of studio owner, Ted Ellison, and studio manager and master, Carrie Pilch.
In Angie’s studio, she teaches one day workshops, private team building events, weekly classes/studio rental, and also performs restorations and creates new commissions. Finally, Angie has created OKO Designs on wheels where she comes to your place of work or residence to host a private workshop. Her number one offsite client is the Winchester Mystery house where she teaches monthly workshops throughout the year. Check out past art exhibitions.
Meet our OKO Supervisors and Invited Glass Masters/Artists
Monique
(she/her)
OKO Supervisor
Tuesdays
Monique is a stained glass and ceramics artist based out of San Francisco. In her free time she enjoys crafting pieces for her friends and family, and loves to work with people on designing commissions! She learned the art of stained glass with OKO designs, and has been a member at a local community pottery studio since 2023. Her art is inspired by the city and nature found in San Francisco.
Monique currently supervises OKO Designs Tuesday evening studio rental sessions.
Monique is accepting commissions!
Emily
(she/they)
OKO Supervisor
Wednesdays
Emily is a stained glass artist based in San Francisco. After years of designing digital products, she discovered stained glass and quickly fell in love with the blend of creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship. Inspired by architecture, nature, and the rich history of stained glass, Emily enjoys continuing to develop her craft while supporting others in their creative journeys. She believes making art is one of the best ways to learn, connect, and create beauty.
Emily currently supervises OKO Designs Wednesday evening studio rental sessions.
Emily is accepting commissions!
Hia
(she/her)
OKO Supervisor
Thursdays
Hia is a stained-glass artist based in Oakland, CA. She began her training in Wisconsin under Master Artist Laurel Sauer, developing a strong foundation in techniques and creative design. Hia is happy and grateful to continue her stained-glass journey with Oko Studio. She is an avid puzzler (glass included) who loves ideating, answering questions, and supporting others throughout their stained-glass journey.
Hia currently supervises OKO Designs Thursday evening studio rental sessions.
Carrie
(she/her)
Invited
Stained Glass Master
Carrie is a stained glass artist based in Oakland, CA. She has worked in a professional stained glass studio for the last twenty years where she has gained extensive knowledge of both the copper foil and leading methods of the craft.
Carrie is now the studio floor manager in Oakland where she guides projects from conception to completion.
Carrie is invited to OKO Designs to teach 1-day workshops, as well as Master Classes (coming soon) in creating a leaded came and copper foil panel from start to finish.
Libby
(they/them)
Invited
Stained Glass Artist
Bio: Coming soon!
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