Welcome to Glasstronomy Studios’ adult art glass workshop program. This calendar details the beginner sessions offered in the early new year 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.
We offer the following payment methods for registering for workshops and courses:
1. By e-transfer:
2. In person:
3. By Phone:
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.
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.
Welcome to stained glass! Welcome to stained glass! Bright and engaging, stained glass is a wonderful medium to inspire creativity and relaxation. This four-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
Get ready to experience the magic of molten glass in this exciting, hands-on evening workshop. A night of hot glass combing invites participants to step into the heat and discover the thrill of working with flowing, glowing glass — no prior experience required.
With professional guidance and close supervision, participants will:
Each participant will create two unique combed glass pieces, rich with movement and colour. Finished works will be professionally fired and completed by the Studio, ready for pick up the following week.
Perfect for a date night, friends’ night out, or anyone looking for a truly memorable creative experience, this workshop delivers plenty of wow — and glowing glass.
All project materials and firings included.
When: Friday, January 16, 2026, from 7 to 9 pm
Fee: $95 + HST per person (includes all project materials and firings) (member discount does not apply)
Limit: 8 persons
Join the world of fused glass art in our fully equipped Studio. During this workshop, participants will learn about glass compatibility and volume control while producing unique glass jewellery and a one-of-kind slumped square glass dish. Glass cutting and mini-kiln firing will also be covered.
All project materials and firings included.
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $195 + HST (includes all project materials and firings)
Skip the ordinary and turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable hot glass experience for two. This special edition of A night of hot glass combing invites couples to work side by side with glowing molten glass, creating swirling, one-of-a-kind designs that capture the energy of the moment.
Guided by a professional instructor, you and your partner will:
No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to play with fire (safely, of course!). Each participant will create two unique combed glass artworks, finished by the Studio and ready for pick up the following week — a lasting reminder of a night well spent.
To complete the experience, light snacks and refreshments are included, making it easy to relax, connect, and enjoy the evening together.
Perfect for date night, Valentine’s gifting, or couples looking for something truly memorable, this is an experience that’s equal parts romance, creativity, and wow factor.
All project materials and firings, and refreshments included.
When: Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7 to 9 pm
Fee: $250 + HST per couple (includes all project materials, firings, and refreshments) (member discount does not apply)
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Limit: 4 couples
Gift certificates available — give an experience they’ll never forget!
Welcome to the wonderful world of glass! In this intense one-day crash course, participants will be taught studio safety, glass cutting and shaping, copper foil technique and soldering. Participants will create a stained glass suncatcher to take home and enjoy.
When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $150 + HST (includes all project materials)
Get ready to experience the magic of molten glass in this exciting, hands-on evening workshop. A night of hot glass combing invites participants to step into the heat and discover the thrill of working with flowing, glowing glass — no prior experience required.
With professional guidance and close supervision, participants will:
Each participant will create two unique combed glass pieces, rich with movement and colour. Finished works will be professionally fired and completed by the Studio, ready for pick up the following week.
Perfect for a date night, friends’ night out, or anyone looking for a truly memorable creative experience, this workshop delivers plenty of wow — and glowing glass.
All project materials and firings included.
When: Friday, March 13, 2026, from 7 to 9 pm
Fee: $95 + HST per person (includes all project materials and firings) (member discount does not apply)
Limit: 8 persons
Brightly coloured and comical, these wire wobblers are a great way to introduce or refresh your Morton teeny circle cutter skills. Made with 96 COE glass and accessories, this set of self-standing fused glass birds are created with various sized circles using the Morton System’s Teeny Circle Cutter. Participants will learn how to set up and execute the different sized circles, how to add wire inclusions, as well as maintain dimension using kiln safe fibre.
All project materials and firing included.
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $195 + HST (includes all project materials and firing)
