Accent Art Glass Presents: About the Artist
Glasshouse Studio, founded in 1972, is the oldest glassblowing
studio in the Northwest and continues to produce exquisite glass. In March 1998,
the team of artists/employees purchased the Studio bringing a wide variety of
backgrounds and philosophies to their work. Their commitments to their craft and
each other have created this opportunity to design and produce one of a kind and
limited production editions of fine handmade glass. They can be seen working in
their studio daily.
Artist Chris Sternberg-Powidzki began working in glass at age 15. From 1986 to
1996 “Sterno” worked at Thames Glass in Newport RI before coming to work at
Glasshouse Studio. Here he was employed 2 years before being offered a
partnership, and has been head-gaffer, production manager ever since. Chris has
studied with Bennett Jordan, Lino Tagliapietra, and Petr Novatny. His goal is to
push not only himself, but the glass medium as well to become a master glassblower.