Ali VandeGrift is a glass bead maker and scientific glassblower. Since 2004, glass has been the main focus of her life. Her current body of artwork is focused on stringer work, specifically intricate scrollwork and linear patterns. The scale of her work is very large, on and over the edge of wearable. Ali is formally educated in glass, holding a degree in Scientific Glass Technology from Salem Community College. Along with bead making and scientific glassblowing, Ali has recently been working in the hot shop with Brennan Kasperzak, making large vessels in the style of her lampworked beads.