Gartner Blade

Danielle, originally from the Isle of Wight UK, completed her apprenticeship at Isle of Wight Glass and studied with prominent American and European glass artists. Stephen, who grew up in the southern U.S. and Naples, Italy, began his glass making career working with borosilicate glass. Stephen adapted techniques commonly used for torch work for use with hot glass. These adapted techniques allowed for great creativity and flexibility and the collaboration of Gartner Blade Glass began.

These two talented artists have been partners since 1996, using their talents, skills, and ideas to create unique lines of glass including lighting, vases, vessels, and sculpture. They use both blown and sculpted hot glass techniques to create one of a kind, original works. Their pieces are inspired by objects found in primitive and contemporary cultures and rituals. Additionally, the hand-blow glass technique is continually enhanced with inspiration from natural elements such as bone, wood, vine, and rock formations, as well as innovative color application, to inform the signature pieces.

They currently create their beautiful lines of art glass work from a studio located in Ashley Falls, Massachusetts.