Information And Biography:
David Paterson is an artist who works exclusively with glass. David graduated from the Glassblowing Program at Sheridan College in 1985, and over the course of his career his work has won several awards and is now included in many private collections.
David's work includes hand-blown vases, bowls, paperweights, perfume bottles, wine bottle stoppers, and oil lamps; kiln formed plates; large wall sculptures; and even glass furniture.
Hand-blown pieces are made from a clear molten lead-free crystal combined with colored glasses that are imported from Europe. About 150 pounds of glass is melted in a furnace at 2100°F and kept liquid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Only a blowpipe and hand tools are used to create each piece.
Kiln-formed pieces are hand-crafted from sheets of glass that are slowly heated until they soften and take on the shape of the hand-made form underneath it.
Often the top surface is coated with gold or other precious metals. David also often applies gold and silver leaf to the glass, creating spectacular effects.
You can watch the glassblowing at his store and studio in the historic village of Merrickville.
Interesting Projects:
Recently I created 15 replacements for the hand blown lighting globes in the Boardroom of The Prime Minister Of Canada.
Custom Made Awards Contracts;
In the 1990’s, the Ford Motor Company Ordered 10 custom made awards to be used as gifts to retiring executives. A photo of one of these awards is in the Gallery section of the website.
In 2006 and again in 2008, I was chosen to create 6 custom glass awards to be presented at the Vision Awards in Ottawa. The Vision Awards is “an evening celebration to publicly recognize outstanding contributions and accomplishments made by professionals in the field of Human Resources in the National Capital Region, Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.” Their website is here.
Education:
1980-83 Sheridan College School of Craft and Design
1984-85 Sheridan College School of Craft and Design - Graduated in June 1985
Volunteer Positions:
1993 Vice President of the Merrickville Chamber Of Commerce
1994 Member of the Board of Directors of FUSION: The Ontario
Clay and Glass Association
2007 Member of the Board of Directors of the Merrickville & District
Chamber Of Commerce
Awards:
1983 Crafts of the World - Universiade 83 - The World Student Games
My work was chosen by the Ontario Crafts Council to appear at
an exhibition of student art work from 34 different countries in
conjunction with the World Student Games
1990 One Of A Kind Craft Show Award for Best Contempory Craft
1991 Huronia Festival of the Arts, Barrie Ontario
First Prize in the Glass and Metal Category
1993 One Of A Kind Craft Show Award for Best Use Of Colour
1994 Guest Of Honour at the fifth annual Sweetheart Lunch for the Arts,
Hosted by the Mayor of Ottawa
Craft Shows:
One Of A Kind Craft Show for 13 consecutive years, starting in 1986
The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition on several occassions
Huronia Festival of the Arts in Barrie on several occassions
The Makers Eye at Harbourfront in Toronto
Festival Of Friends in Hamilton on several occassions
Art In The Park in Windsor on several occassions
Home County Folk and Craft Festival in London, Ontario
Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival in Owen Sound
And many smaller shows across Ontario
In The Present:
I have operated a glassblowing studio and retail store in Merrickville, Ontario
since 1998.
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David Paterson is an artist who works exclusively with glass. David graduated from the Glassblowing Program at Sheridan College in 1985, and over the course of his career his work has won several awards and is now included in many private collections.
David's work includes hand-
Hand-
Kiln-
Often the top surface is coated with gold or other precious metals. David also often applies gold and silver leaf to the glass, creating spectacular effects.
You can watch the glassblowing at his store and studio in the historic village of Merrickville.
Interesting Projects:
Recently I created 15 replacements for the hand blown lighting globes in the Boardroom of The Prime Minister Of Canada.
Custom Made Awards Contracts;
In the 1990’s, the Ford Motor Company Ordered 10 custom made awards to be used as gifts to retiring executives. A photo of one of these awards is in the Gallery section of the website.
In 2006 and again in 2008, I was chosen to create 6 custom glass awards to be presented at the Vision Awards in Ottawa. The Vision Awards is “an evening celebration to publicly recognize outstanding contributions and accomplishments made by professionals in the field of Human Resources in the National Capital Region, Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.” Their website is here.
Education:
1980-
Volunteer Positions:
1993 Vice President of the Merrickville Chamber Of Commerce
1994 Member of the Board of Directors of FUSION: The Ontario
Clay and Glass Association
2007 Member of the Board of Directors of the Merrickville & District
Chamber Of Commerce
Awards:
1983 Crafts of the World -
an exhibition of student art work from 34 different countries in
conjunction with the World Student Games
1990 One Of A Kind Craft Show Award for Best Contempory Craft
1991 Huronia Festival of the Arts, Barrie Ontario
First Prize in the Glass and Metal Category
1993 One Of A Kind Craft Show Award for Best Use Of Colour
1994 Guest Of Honour at the fifth annual Sweetheart Lunch for the Arts,
Hosted by the Mayor of Ottawa
Craft Shows:
One Of A Kind Craft Show for 13 consecutive years, starting in 1986
The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition on several occassions
Huronia Festival of the Arts in Barrie on several occassions
The Makers Eye at Harbourfront in Toronto
Festival Of Friends in Hamilton on several occassions
Art In The Park in Windsor on several occassions
Home County Folk and Craft Festival in London, Ontario
Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival in Owen Sound
And many smaller shows across Ontario
In The Present:
I have operated a glassblowing studio and retail store in Merrickville, Ontario
since 1998.
.
.