About a Maker

             photographed by: Sue Titmuss

STUDIO A & Co: Glass, Jewellery & Craft Works is the creation of Eiko Kawaguchi. Eiko creates jewellery and unique tableware in glass.

Eiko was born and raised in Japan. During a holiday in Australia in 1997, she saw and fell in love with a perfume bottle exquisitely hand made in glass. Her artistic journey had begun and she set out to learn master the glass arts.

She took a glass blowing at Tokyo Glass Art Institute. Back in Australia in 1999 she met, learnt from and worked with many creative exponents working in glass. Moving to New Zealand in 2001, after nearly 11 years of operation of an artist working studio/retail store at the historic 'Mill' Complex, Waikuku North Canterbury, currently she works from her home studio; mainly works for wholesale and online sales including the NZ 'Felt' site as well as participating the finest craft Encraftment Market twice a year.

tools are placed on a working bench                                                                                                                                                                                              Eiko's career encompasses glass bead Jewellery making and she has explored the use of heat resistant glass (borosilicate glass) and to create a wide range of jewellery and blown vessels. She loves experimenting with colors and enjoys applying techniques like bead making, glass blowing, fusing, engraving and cold working to make each work unique and give it true, artistic depth.

The glass vessels are designed for practical use and are inspired by everyday life. They are microwaveable and heat resistant- perfect for hot or cold drinks and practical use.

STUDIO A & Co work is distributed into selected outlets within New Zealand. They are also available online and can be delivered to your door.