Yvonne Yaar is a graduate of Indiana University with a BS in Interior Design. She has studied Flameworking and Sculpture at Salem Community College, Carney's Point, NJ and at Urban Glass Studios, Brooklyn, NY. She currently resides in Toms River, NJ with her husband and children. From early childhood, Yvonne has been exposed to different cultures, having lived outside the United States for several years. She has also moved several times within the United States' own Melting Pot- these adventures have added to her rich experiences. She feels that these life experiences have affected her a great deal.

Her love of glass first became apparent on a vacation with her family to Williamsburg, VA. There at the age of 8, she saw the manipulation of molten glass for the very first time. She was mesmerized. It didn't occur to her until much later, that she could be a vehicle to this amazing process and not just an admirer. In the years in between, Yvonne collected glass, from art glass to simple wine bottles. "Glass is beautiful in every shape and form. Glass is full of dichotomies. It is both strong and fragile. Transparent and full of color. It transforms from a liquid to a solid."

Yvonne is heavily involved in her community and other art business related activities. She volunteers for several organizations including the LGBT entities in her area, a group for women who are small business owners, projects for revitalization for two NJ towns, and memberships to several art guilds, societies and co-operatives.

Yvonne's jewelry, fused glass and art glass sculptures typically range from $25-$400.  She is often asked to do commissions. She has exhibited and her work can currently be found in several boutiques, galleries, and museum gift shops in NJ and Long Island, NY.