Bio of Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly was born in Tacoma, Washington. He was first introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington. After graduating, he enrolled in the first glass program in the county, at the University of Washington. Chihuly was awarded the Fulbright Fellowship to work at the Venini factory in Venice, Italy. In 1971, Dale co-founded Pilchuck Glass School in Washington.