Leaf Earrings
Sterling Silver, Glass,
Gold & Silver Leaf

Biography
Martha Henry is an artist and glassmaker who has contributed much to Alberta’s vibrant glass scene.  In 1976 she moved to Calgary, Alberta after graduating with Honors from Sheridan College School of Design (Ontario), where she studied glass blowing from 1971-74.  She went on to study glass blowing and sculpture at the Alberta College of Art and Design.  She is an accomplished artist, glass maker, instructor and juror and has exhibited her work extensively and has been written about in numerous publications.

Her works have been commissioned for use by the Culinary Olympic Team Canada, The Princess of Whales, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, ETS/Concert Caravans for The Rolling Stones and Garth Brooks world tours and Imperial Oil to name a few.  Her work is also found in the collections of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, The Massey Foundation, Seagram’s Collection, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts and many international private collections.

In 2004, Martha branched out into jewellery design creating her unique glass beads by using many of the same techniques she mastered over the years.  Her blown glass and jewellery are a culmination of extensive experimentation and experience through the production of one of a kind pieces.

In 2005, Martha received from the Alberta Craft Council the Award of Excellence.