Stephen Zwerling

Communications

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Phone: 902-826-7431

Website: zwerlingstudios.ca

Medium: Wood
Years in Business: 22
Address: 19 Stevens Road
City: Boutilier's Point
Postal Code: B3Z 1T4
Geographic Location: Coast-and-Country-West
Hours of Business: By appointment or by chance

Bio

A native Nova Scotian, I spent my youth watching my father draw and paint, while learning aesthetics and craftsmanship. I studied photography and film in New York and London, then worked in TV and photography in Toronto, before returning to Halifax to study history and philosophy. I operated a commercial photo studio and lab in Halifax for 20 years. 

 I began woodturning in grade 9, captivated by the speed and fluidity of the process as a sculptural medium. In 1991 I became a full-time woodturner. As demand to teach my methods and approach arose, I began conducting seminars, writing, and demonstrating across Canada. I produce functional and non-functional fine craft and commissioned architectural and furniture components.

Description of artist's work

Stephen creates functional and decorative wood turnings: bowls, vessels, pepper and salt mills, sculptures, and fish, made from native hardwoods and burls. Commissions and students are welcome.