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Beginner preview | 2025–2026


2025–2026 | Beginner preview

Welcome, beginners!

Welcome to Glasstronomy Studios’ adult art glass workshop program. This calendar details the beginner sessions offered between November 2025 and February 2026 for people just getting started in glass or wanting to refresh their skills.

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. Nurture your glass skills and let your creativity flourish!

Be sure to check out the quarterly workshop and course calendars for general workshops that are open to beginners who have a little experience.

What are you waiting for? Registration is now open.

How to register

Registration and payment options:

We offer the following payment methods for registering for workshops and courses:

1. By e-transfer:

  • Email us at info@glasstronomystudios.ca to confirm space availability.
  • We will send you an itemized invoice detailing your selected workshop or course and the total fee (including HST).
  • Once confirmed, you can e-transfer the total fee to Glasstronomy Studios at info@glasstronomystudios.ca.

2. In person:

  • Visit the Studio during our business hours (Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm) to pay via cash, debit, MasterCard, or Visa.

3. By Phone:

  • Call us at 905-415-9777 to pay using MasterCard or Visa.

Please note: HST will be added to the listed fee at time of payment.

Cancellation policy: A Studio credit will be issued for cancellations up to 7 days before start date (unless otherwise specified). We regret that Studio credits will not be issued under the 7-day threshold.

Studio credits can be applied to a future purchase of a workshop or course.

View our events calendar here.


Courses

  • COURSE | B241 | Beginner stained glass: Holiday edition (November 1, 8, and 15, 2025)

    Celebrate this season with stained glass! Enjoy the play of light through brightly coloured glass this holiday season while learning something new or practicing the craft you have come to enjoy.

    In this three-morning course, participants will learn how to safely handle tools and materials to cut, shape, foil and solder glass while creating a stunning 8-inch round stained glass poinsettia panel. Once complete, each piece will be ready to display or give as a meaningful holiday gift.

    All project materials included.

    When: Saturdays, November 1, 8, and 15, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm
    Fee: $195 + HST (includes all project materials)

  • COURSE | B209 | Beginner stained glass: Lead came technique (February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026)

    Welcome to stained glass! 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 x 10-inch stained glass panel.

    Some glass, metals, chemicals, and tool usage included.

    When: Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm
    Fee: $295 + HST




Workshops

  • WORKSHOP | G308 | Glass and clay holiday ornaments (November 8 and 15, 2025)

    Let your imagination go with something different this holiday season! Explore the process of combining clay and glass in the kiln as you create your own holiday ornaments. Join Millean for two mornings of multi-media fun in time for holiday decorating and gift giving.

    In this two-part interactive session, participants will learn how to hand-build using low fire clay as well as how to create fused glass cabochons using 96 COE glass and Glassline paint.

    All project materials and firings included.

    Beginners are welcome! This is a great activity to do with the junior crafter in your life.

    When: Saturdays, November 8 and 15, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm
    Fee: $165 + HST (includes all project materials and firings)