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The hot shop is once again ready for action! After a year and a half on hiatus, Blown Away is back with Season 2 on Netflix. The glassblowing competition show was a surprise hit when it debuted back in 2019, as Netflix subscribers were rightfully wowed by this intricate—and dangerous!—art form. These competitors really put their blood, sweat, and tears into their work (emphasis on the sweat).
So, who are the master crafters and iconic artisans in Season 2’s hot shop? And, most importantly, where you can you see more of their mind blowing talent? Below you’ll find a rundown of all 10 of Season 2’s glassblowers as well as links to each one of their Instagram pages. If you think what they knock out while on a time constraint in a TV pressure cooker, just wait until you see what they create when they’re working at their own pace!
Andi Kovel
Andi (50) is a designer and studio owner based in New York and brings 20 years of experience to the competition. She’s proud to be representing all the women in the glassblowing field who are often overlooked.
Follow Andi on Instagram at @andikovel
Ben Silver
Ben (38) is a self-taught glass sculptor who is ready to prove himself in the hot shop. Glass is incredibly important to him, and he’s even sacrificed relationships while pursuing his craft.
Follow Ben on Instagram at @bendiniglass
Brad Turner
Brad (42) is a fine art framer/artist from Toronto, Canada. He calls himself the “silent killer” of the hot shop, but he’s also a stay-at-home dad.
Follow Brad on Instagram at @glassturner
Cat Burns
Cat (30) is a production glassblower who also works as a studio and teaching assistant. With 10 years under her belt, she’s the least experienced contestant in the hot shop—but she still feels right at home.
Follow Cat on Instagram at @catburnsglass
Chris Taylor
Chris (49) brings 30 years of experience to the competition. In his career as an artist and lecturer, this self-described daredevil has influenced a lot of glass blowers—including previous contestants on this show.
Follow Chris on Instagram at @christaylored
Eliot Walker
Eliot (31) is a sculptor/maker from St. Albands, England. He refers to himself as the show’s “random British guy.” He’s a bit intimidated by the cavernous hot shop, as he comes from a very small glass blowing community in the UK.
Follow Eliot on Instagram at @ewalkerglassart
Jason McDonald
Jason (35) is a master of fine arts student and is very proud to be a Black glass blower. He hopes to inspire more artists who look like him, and he’s ready to show off his work.
Follow Jason on Instagram at @jasonmcdonald42
Mike Shelbo
Mike (39) is known primarily as a flame worker, and his reputation for turning out off-kilter designs precedes him. He calls himself the show’s “wild card” and “underdog” with good reason.
Follow Mike on Instagram at @mikeshelbo
Nao Yamamoto
Nao (31) hails from Tokyo, Japan, where she works as a glass event instructor and artist. Working with glass not only makes Nao happy, it’s also helped her overcome anxiety.
Follow Nao on Instagram at @naoymmt
Tegan Hamilton
Tegan (34) comes to the hot shop from Melbourne, Australia where she works as a personal trainer and glass assistant. Her dream is to work in glass full-time.
Follow Tegan on Instagram at @tegan.hamilton
