Chris Turiello, a native of Lavallette, NJ was first introduced to glassblowing at Wheaton Village in Millville, NJ. Having studied various art forms throughout his academic career, he was instantly attracted to the medium of glass and decided at the age of 25, he would make it his career. Chris then moved to Burlington, Vermont to learn the art of glassblowing at Church and Maple Glass Studio. Subsequently, he worked at the Simon Pearce factory in Queechee, Vt and for independent artist Michael Egan before joining Little River Hotglass Studio in 2000. Chris is a remarkably skilled glassblower who has become an integral part of the Little River team.