About Kristin Newton

Kristin holds a degree in Fine Art from California State University, Northridge, and taught there before being invited to Japan on an art exchange program. Kristin apprenticed with Roger Darricarrere in Los Angeles for 5 years while attending university and after graduating.

In addition to glass art, Kristin apprenticed with two pioneers in education, Dr. Betty Edwards (Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain) and Dr. Georgi Lozanov (accelerated learning). She established RBR, a studio art school featuring the Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain techniques in Tokyo in 1993. She has conducted seminars and workshops worldwide.

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Curriculum Vitae

Born in Santa Monica, California. Apprenticed for 5 years at the stained glass studio of Roger Darricarre. Graduated with a B.A. in Fine Art from University of California, Northridge. Taught extension stained glass class there after graduation Owned "The Light Through Yonder Window" glass studio in Studio City before being invited to Japan in 1980 on an art exchange program. Has lived in Japan ever since.

Taught at The Stained Glass Professional School in Tokyo from 1982 until 2003. Completed many stained glass commissions in Japan through the Mayfair Stained Glass Studio, the largest in Japan, until 1993. Have completed many stained glass commissions in Japan, Hong Kong, and the U.S. for banks, hotels, public buildings, Buddhist temples, and private residences.