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Born in Auckland in 1969, Stephen Bradbourne grew up in West Auckland and
attended Carrington Polytech between 1988 and 1991, graduating with a Diploma in Craft Design(major in ceramics). He immediately received critical recognition for his ceramic work and was awarded a Judges Commendation at the internationally acclaimed Fletcher Challenge Ceramic Awards in 1993.

 In 1992 Stephen was offered a job at Sunbeam Glassworks were he quickly found an
affinity for glassblowing, soon becoming an efficient and highly skilled production blower. Over the next decade he maintained dual careers in both ceramics and hot glass, successfully exhibiting works in both medium.

 In 2005 Stephen left his position at Sunbeam Glassworks to focus fully on his own
designs, specializing in intricate traditional Italian glass techniques which include Murrine, Mosaic and Twisted Cane styles.
 Stephen is now regarded as one of New Zealand’s most multi-talented and original glass artists. He has been the recipient of many awards winning both the Cavalier Bremworth Luminous Glass Award and the Molly Morpeth Canaday Glass Award in 2007.

Stephen continues to exhibit widely in both solo and group shows and his work is included in many public and private collections both in New Zealand and Internationally.

Awards:
2007	Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Awards(Winner) Mazda Artworks Glass Award(Winner) Norsewear Art Award, Waipukurau
2006	Mazda Artworks Glass Award, Auckland
2004	Norsewear Art Award, Waipukurau
1999	Royal Easter Show Glass Award – Auckland (Merit Award)
1998	Royal Easter Show Glass Award - Auckland (Merit Award) Norsewear Art Award – Waipukurau
1997 1996	Royal Easter Show, Glass Award, Auckland, EXPO New Zealand Ceramics and Glass Award, Auckland EXPO New Zealand Ceramics and Glass Award, Auckland
1995	Birkenhead Licensing Trust Pottery Award – Auckland Annual Titirangi  Mug Show (awarded Best Domestic Prize) EXPO New Zealand Ceramic Award, Auckland Cleveland Ceramic Exhibition, Dunedin
1994	Annual Titirangi  Mug Show (awarded Best Domestic Prize)
1993	Fletcher Challenge Ceramic Award (awarded Judge's Commendation)