A Hampton, VA native, Kathy Wooldridge enjoyed learning to paint, draw and work with clay in high school but from the beginning, always wanted to work with glass. Even though art is her greatest passion she is the practical sort and opted for a business degree in Management from Christopher Newport University.

Wooldridge was finally able began working in glass in 1980, soon participating in her first art show. She had the opportunity to do glass blowing and fusing but she has focused her attention primarily on multiple depth sand carving and stained glass, frequently combining these techniques in the same piece.  Her sand carving skill is completely self taught.

In 2002, Wooldridge was selected to represent the State of Virginia by designing an ornament for the White House Christmas Tree to be included in the Permanent Ornament Collection.  In 2003 she was selected to design a set of three ornaments for the Virginia Governors Mansion Christmas Tree.
 

Throughout the years she has worked with many clients to create award winning work for numerous churches, restaurants, and homes and she is included in the collections of Boyd Tinsley of Dave Matthews Band fame.

Commissions welcomed.