Artist Info

HAYDEN DAKOTA WILSON
Asheville, NC

GLASS | Utilitarian vessels and sculpture

Penland Affiliation | Penland Instructor 2018, Penland Studio Assistant

Artist Information | Studio artist; education: BFA University North Carolina Asheville; teaching: Penland School of Craft (NC), Pilchuck Glass School (WA), Jackson County Green Energy Park (NC), Asheville Glass Center (NC)

Artist Bio | Hayden Wilson grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina. As a second-generation glassmaker, Hayden Wilson has been around glass his entire life. Throughout his career, he has played a dynamic role in the growth of the glass community in Western North Carolina, working as the Studio Manager for the Asheville Glass Center for six years and North Carolina Glass Center for three years.

Currently, Hayden owns and operates a private glass studio in Asheville where he creates utilitarian designs, decorative vessels, and one-of-a-kind sculptures. In addition to his own work, Hayden has also designed and created various lighting commissions for restaurants and businesses in the region.