Medium: Glass
Location: Vancouver, BC
Member Since: 2020
ABOUT
The artist behind the designs at Dougherty Glassworks is Cameron Dougherty. As the founder and namesake, he has a true passion for glassblowing. Originally from California’s Central Valley, Cameron now lives and works in Vancouver BC with his wife and their dog.
Studying and working with glass has allowed Cameron to work in studios up and down the entire west coast of North America. However, the initial spark behind his lifelong journey with glass came over 14 years ago, while he was earning his degree in Business Information Systems at California State University Chico. After graduating he enrolled at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina, followed by a 5 year apprenticeship in California.
In 2017 Cameron moved to Vancouver, BC and launched Dougherty Glassworks. He runs his business out of the Terminal City Glass Co-op in East Vancouver, where he worked as the Studio Manager from 2018-2021.
Along with his own artistic development, Cameron is passionate about the growth and development of the glass blowing community. He enjoys training new students and apprentices and cultivating a love for glass in others.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Utilizing a mid-century modern aesthetic combined with a contemporary twist, Dougherty Glassworks is focused on making functional art pieces that make a statement. Hand-making each item with individual care and focus, We aim for our products to add a sophisticated and eye-catching polish to any space. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the high quality of everything we put out into the world as well as through our positive community and employee relationships, and our efforts to minimize our environmental impact wherever possible.