About US

David Contreras Glass is a small, family-run studio rooted in craftsmanship, care, and connection. David works alongside his wife, Nichol, whose background in luxury hospitality brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to every interaction.

As Operations Manager, Nichol serves as a gentle guide for families, handling communication, coordinating each piece, and ensuring that every step of the process feels personal, supported, and seamless. She helps bridge the connection between the family and the artist, creating space for each story to be honored with intention.

Together, they believe this work is about more than creating beautiful glass, it is about holding space for memory. Every piece represents a life, a relationship, and a legacy that deserves to be treated with care and respect.

At David Contreras Glass, families are never just customers. You are part of a deeply meaningful process, one that results in a lasting heirloom, something to be held, shared, and passed down in remembrance for generations.

About The Artist

David Contreras has been mastering the art of glassblowing for over two decades. After relocating to Florida in 2022 from Seattle, David's artistry has taken on new dimensions, deeply inspired by the coastal environment. His latest creations, which often incorporate natural elements like coquina and sea coral, showcase intricate "underwater" sculptures that capture the beauty of the sea. These pieces, including glass sharks, turtles, octopuses, sea anemones, fish, and manatees, reflect his evolving connection to his surroundings.

David is also known for his specialized cremation glass art, a profoundly rewarding aspect of his work. By infusing glass with the ashes of loved ones, David creates meaningful memorial pieces that offer comfort and solace to grieving families. His work in this area extends beyond his independent business, www.DavidContrerasGlass.com, working as an independent contractor for private cremation companies & partnering locally with funeral homes such as Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service and Clymer Funeral Home & Cremations, ensuring that his unique memorial art reaches those who need it most.

David's passion for sharing his knowledge and skills with others remains strong. He offers mobile glass demonstrations, bringing the fascinating process of glassblowing to corporate and private parties and local events. These demonstrations allow participants to witness the artistry involved in glassblowing and to appreciate the dedication required to master this craft.

Beyond his glasswork, David is an avid rock hound and mineral collector. This love for nature is seamlessly integrated into his art through lapidary work and opal stones to create mesmerizing optical illusions. His work, both in glass and in stone, continues to evolve, reflecting his deep connection to the natural world and his commitment to his craft.