lila_west
Lila Westreich
Minneapolis, MN
Joined Feb 20th 2025
Last seen 2026-01-30 11:33 AM
lila_west’s Bio

I've been working with neon since 2017. I learned from some of the best, Will Kirtley and Kelsey Fernkopf, and continued my learning through classes at Western Neon School of Art (RIP) and Pilchuck School of Glass. I relocated from Seattle to Minneapolis, and currently teach and work out of FOCI Center for Glass Arts.
January 29, 2026
1:48 PM lila_west started a thread in The Lounge.
Call for Neon Artwork Donation (Minneapolis/St. Paul mutual aid)
1:48 PM lila_west replied in lila_west's thread Call for Neon Artwork Donation (Minneapolis/St. Paul mutual aid).
Hi Eve - that would be lovely! I have many transformers, more 3kvs than 5kvs or 8kvs, so a few small tubes would be fantastic. If you could grab a few pics of them and send them my way, here's my…
12:46 PM lila_west started a thread in Equipment Forum.
3kv Neonpros vs 3kv CPIs
10:53 AM lila_west replied in lila_west's thread 3kv Neonpros vs 3kv CPIs.
I typically order smaller 3kv transformers from WCCD because of the ease of their shipping and access, and any nicer transformers I get from others. In the past, they've stocked Neonpros 3kvs, and I…
January 27, 2026
3:03 PM lila_west replied in lila_west's thread Call for Neon Artwork Donation (Minneapolis/St. Paul mutual aid).
Hi all, As I am sure you are aware, Minneapolis and St. Paul are having a tough go of it right now thanks to the federal government and ICE agents terrorizing our city. As a Minnesota native who…
2:18 PM lila_west replied in lila_west's thread Call for Neon Artwork Donation (Minneapolis/St. Paul mutual aid).
Hi all, As I am sure you are aware, Minneapolis and St. Paul are having a tough go of it right now thanks to the federal government and ICE agents terrorizing our city. As a Minnesota native who…
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