Brooke Hamling is an artist working in cast glass and ceramics. She is currently the head of research and development at Zircar Luminar Glass Products. In addition to making her own cast glass artwork, Brooke works to refine, improve, and teach material science principles to glass and metal artists. Her goal is to educate artists about unique materials and teach new techniques that support the creative process while working with glass. Brooke is a New York State native living and working in the Hudson Valley.