Craig Zweifel Master Glass Artist 1944-2020

     The pandemic has made 2020 a very trying year for all of us. Adding to the sadness brought on by Covid 19 is the passing of one of America's best glass artist. Craig Zweifel succumbed to Parkinson's disease earlier this month.

 

Craig Zweifel  1944-2020             It is with deep sadness that I am informing you of the passing of Craig  Zweifel. Most of you know of Craig's work. His golden tones with deep red patterns were classics for close to 50 years. His heart & Vine pattern were favorites. His glass had a uniform thickness that made it instantly recognizable  as work from a master artisan.He was the perfect blend of craftsman, and artist, but what I will remember most about  Craig is his attitude toward life. He loved life, and people.whenever you were with him you were sure to have fun.      I first met Craig in 1971. He was working on his Masters at UCLA, and I was starting out doing craft shows. Every  Friday and Saturday night we would set up in the Warehouse Records alcove in Westwood Village. along  with about 20 other artists.We had potters, jewelers, candle makers,  clothing artists, painters, macrame, weavers, leather artists, and of   course glass artists. We would set up at 6 PM and stay until 11 or sometimes 12. Often we would go out for a late dinner and  drinks afterward. It was a good  group of people.       Being in Westwood, we would regularly have celebrities as customers. Nobody would bother them so they loved coming down, talking, and buying a piece to take home or give as a gift.      After UCLA Craig moved to Ketchum, Idaho  with his  wife Anny. They had a great life. Craig  blew his glass, Anny helped out and kept after her garden.After many years in Ketchum they moved to Williams, Oregon to get away from the severe winters. Craig was diagnosed with Parkinson's a few years ago, and had to put down his blow pipe. It was a sad time, and today even sadder.      If you feel inclined the family would appreciate it if you would donate to the Parkinson's Foundation to help find a cure for this terrible disease.   Adamm Gritlefeld Adamm's Stained Glass & Gallery 1426 4th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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