Bourne’s Don Parkinson is a glassblower, photographer, and programmer whose art has been featured locally, regionally and nationally.
A self-taught glassblower, his interest in the craft began through observation and experimentation, leading to an apprenticeship at Pairpoint Glass in Sagamore. There, he worked under master glassworkers Robbie Mason and David McDermott.
Following a four-year stint at Pairpoint, Don moved to Key Largo in search of new adventures, working under the Florida sun ... view more »
Bourne’s Don Parkinson is a glassblower, photographer, and programmer whose art has been featured locally, regionally and nationally.
A self-taught glassblower, his interest in the craft began through observation and experimentation, leading to an apprenticeship at Pairpoint Glass in Sagamore. There, he worked under master glassworkers Robbie Mason and David McDermott.
Following a four-year stint at Pairpoint, Don moved to Key Largo in search of new adventures, working under the Florida sun as a kayak guide. Don eventually returned to the Cape where he rekindled his passion for shaping glass thanks to the Sandwich Glass Museum’s newly built glass studio. Don became the nonprofit’s first glassblower, leading demonstrations for museum visitors.
Shortly after landing that job, Don started shooting sports as a freelance photographer for the Enterprise Newspapers. He parlayed his freelance work into a full-time gig, becoming a staff photographer before he assumed the dual duty of serving as the Enterprise’s photo editor and web developer. During his time at the Enterprise, Don won multiple New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) awards for his photography which encompassed everything from sports to nature to funerals to parades to the people and events that contribute to making Cape Cod such a special place. “My experience at the Enterprise allowed me to sharpen my eye and hone my technical skills,” says Don, “all while telling a visual story to readers.”
In 2015, Don left the Enterprise so he could concentrate on glassblowing; his current focus is on jewelry, creating pieces that provide a personal connection between the artist and his customers. His work can be found at the Sandwich Glass Museum, the Jewelry Box in Sandwich, Watershed Gallery in Cataumet, and Samuell Day Gallery in Cummaquid.
Don continues to program web-based applications and take photos, shooting freelance for Gatehouse Media and the Cape Cod Times while devoting personal time to capturing images that showcase the magic and beauty of Cape Cod.
Follow Don on Instagram at @capeglass and @capephotos, and like his Facebook pages.
Maser Gallery Exhibit Hours: Sun: 2-10 p.m.; Mon: 2-10 p.m.; Tue-Wed-Thu: 10-10 p.m.; Fri: 10-6 p.m. Sat: Closed
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