Welcome to Glasstronomy Studios’ adult art glass workshop program. This calendar outlines the beginner courses being offered on Thursday mornings and evenings in January and February 2022 for people just getting started in glass or wanting to refresh their skills.
For information on the remainder of our winter calendar, visit the Winter 2021 | Everything old is new again page or view the Workshops and courses – Winter 2022 brochure. Registration now open.
B206 | Beginner fusing has moved to Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 10 am to 4 pm (current registrants have been contacted)
The new year is a new beginning and an opportunity to try new things. Our project-based learning program teaches best practices and techniques that will give you a taste of the possibilities. Explore the medium in a fun and friendly environment while creating something uniquely yours.
What are you waiting for?
To register, we currently accept payment in person (cash, Debit, MasterCard and Visa), by email (etransfer), or by phone (MasterCard and Visa). Please note that HST will be added to the listed fee at time of payment.
Cancellation policy: A Studio credit will be issued for cancellations up to 48 hours before start date. We regret that Studio credits will not be issued under the 48-hour threshold.
Studio credits can be applied to a future purchase of a workshop or course.
COVID-19 health measures: Our team is fully-immunized against COVID-19 and we welcome individuals who have had two doses of any COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Government of Canada. At time of publication, all standard COVID-19 safety protocols remain in place and in practice.
Please follow Public Health Ontario’s guidance: 1. Stay home if unwell; 2. Sanitize hands on entering Studio vestibule; 3. Wear face mask during time in Studio; 4. Maintain two-metre physical distancing; 5. Cough or sneeze into elbow; 6. Get the COVID-19 booster.
Check out the main learning calendar for more opportunities to develop your skills.
View our events calendar here.
COVID-19 safety — We are committed to keeping our Studio family and visitors safe. For information on what measures we are undertaking, please review our guidelines.
Fine print — As of March 2020, non-members who are first-time registrants are required to complete and sign a waiver * prior to participating in the learning session they are paying for. The waiver is an acknowledgment of our cancellation policy (mandatory), waiver of liability (mandatory), and image use (optional). If you choose a remote method of payment, the waiver will be emailed to you. Registration will not be deemed complete until the signed waiver is emailed back.
* If you are under the age of 18, a legal guardian must sign on your behalf.
The beauty of light shining through glass has inspired us through the ages. Add the layered opportunity of glass fusing and we can easily add a unique touch to a traditional favourite. During this multi-disciplinary six-week course, participants will learn the best practices of glass cutting, shaping, foiling and soldering while creating a 14-inch diameter round window panel. Basic fusing principles of glass compatibility and layering using 96 COE glass and accessories will also be covered. Glass cutting experience required and beginner fusers are welcome.
Some glass, foil, solder, pattern, frame, and glass firings included.
When: Thursdays, January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2022, from 10 am to 12:30 pm
Fee: $295 + HST + sheet glass (includes some glass, foil, solder, pattern, frame, and project firings)
Welcome to stained glass! Bright and engaging, stained glass is a wonderful medium to inspire creativity and relaxation. This three-week course includes hands on instruction in traditional lead came stained glass in our spacious and fully-equipped studio. Participants will learn how to safely handle, cut and break sheet glass, and lead and glaze an 8-inch x 10-inch stained glass panel.
Individual tool kits for use during the course and all project materials included.
When: Thursdays, February 3, 10, and 17, 2022, from 7 to 10 pm
Fee: $175 + HST (individual tool kits for use during the course and all project materials included)
Play with colour and form as you explore the magic of fused glass art. Spend two evenings in our bright, spacious, and professionally-equipped studio while creating unique fused glass jewellery and a one-of-a-kind fused and slumped dish. Participants will learn about glass compatibility and volume control as well as glass cutting and shaping with our expert instructor.
Tool usage and all materials and project firings included.
When: Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 10 am to 4 pm (formerly Thursdays, January 20 and 27, 2022, from 7 to 10 pm)
Fee: $125 + HST (includes all materials and project firings)
