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Jan Benda

Jan Benda

Glass from Sunshine Coast

For me, glassblowing is a lifelong pursuit of mastery, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Jan Benda

Jan, assisted by his wife Krystyna, combines his technical skills with his artistic creativity to develop and perfect his own style: glass that is simple, elegant and contemporary. Each piece is an original design, created free-hand without a mold. All pieces are signed by Jan Benda and carefully inspected to ensure the highest quality of workmanship.

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Supporting B.C. Artisans

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Circle Craft is more than a gallery or a shop. We're a co-operative, owned and run by the artists who make up our membership. That means when you buy from Circle Craft, your purchase goes directly back to the maker behind the work. No middlemen. No corporate margin. Just a community of over 140 B.C. artists building something together, and a place where craft, creativity, and livelihood are all the same thing.

Made in Canada

Circle Craft is rooted in B.C., where 140 artists across the province draw inspiration from some of the most extraordinary landscapes on earth. From the rugged coastline to old-growth forests to the high desert of the interior, our makers are shaped by the place they call home. That connection to this land isn't just inspiration. It shows up in every piece, every medium, and every collection we carry.