New-Small & Sterling

Studio Glass

David New-Small was fascinated by glassblowing since his first encounter with it in a chemistry lab in college, but didn’t take it up as a career until the late ‘70s. When a Granville Island space became available, he jumped at the chance to build a studio and gallery. He teamed up with Nora Sterling and they opened New-Small & Sterling Studio Glass in 1984. Many glass artists have come to work & learn here over the years, and have gone on to open their own studios. Today, David still works in the hot shop, using simple, traditional tools to create art out of molten sand, and the public comes to watch in huge numbers. The gallery has expanded over the years, and is now managed by David’s daughter Alannah. It showcases David’s work and that of other artists who share studio time, as well as representing selected glass artists from across Canada. You can also come in for a glass-making workshop and take home your very own glass flower! Call the studio to book a time.

Tags: Artisan, Hand Made, Glass-blowing, Local