In 1991 Tamara Coatsworth took a stained glass class and fell in love with the medium. Becoming completely immersed, she completed several advanced courses before striking out as a production artist. After moving to Washington State, Tamara opened TLC Glass Design, a retail store and studio and began teaching classes in stained glass and fusing, as well as completing multiple architectural commissions. 2001 brought a move to Idaho and the opportunity to expand her warm glass education with several comprehensive kiln-forming classes.

Currently, Tamara works as a teacher and studio artist with exhibits in local galleries and gift shops. She resides in Nampa Idaho, with her husband and two children.