Michael’s studies in glass continued at the soft glass studio of Harrisburg Area Community College, where he received a degree in visual art and design. In addition to his work in Pennsylvania, Michael has taken numerous classes at The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY. He has studied under glassblowing and flameworking masters such as William Gudenrath, Michael Scheiner, James Nowak, Michael Rogers, Milon Townsend, Jane Bruce, and the late Elio Quarisa.

Michael currently operates a soft glass and flameworking studio in Hershey, PA. His work is displayed in regional galleries and shops, and he regularly participates in art festivals and artist shows. In addition to private classes at his studio, Michael also teaches at the Art Center and Galleries of Mechanicsburg, PA and for SHAPE of Shippensburg, PA.