Marilynne Lipshutz is a psychotherapist by day and glass beadmaker the rest of the time. In 2006 Marilynne was selected to be Artist in Residence at The Harley School, where she teaches lampwork .  She also teaches for Primemedia's  Lapidary Journal and Step by Step Magazine, and is a member of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers. 

Marilynne founded Studio 34 Jewelry Arts Learning Center in 1999, Upstate New York Glass Bead and Jewelry Guild  in 2003,  Hot Glass and Fusers's Guild  and  Silver Art Clay Guild in 2005.