Glassworks, Ponsonby.

The original home of Sunbeam Glass Studio, a collection of local artists and creatives, Ponsonby's Glassworks is a celebration of rich artistic history. A tribute to the many creatives who have worked in the space our repeat clients envisioned a space available for public and private hire for events and exhibitions in the heart of Ponsonby.

Dilapidated and run down the space was cleared and reconfigured in to the bright and inviting space it is today. An additional courtyard, designed by Jared Lockhart, brings shape and versatility to the precinct. The extensive use of brick and hand-cast concrete seating is a nod to the site and its rich creative history.

Renowned glass artist Garry Nash worked from the studio for three decades, producing his pieces in the four large kilns originally on the property. Tributes to his work and those of the many creatives who have worked in the space can be seen through a series of exhibits that are often held in the space. The archive of images below shows the space in its original state prior to renovations in 2018. The newly developed courtyard, designed by Jared Lockhart, brings shape and versatility to the precinct.

Completed 2018