Welcome to Glasstronomy Studios’ adult art glass workshop program. This calendar details the beginner sessions offered in the fall 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.
This fun and sassy course is sure to get your creative juices flowing! In this two-evening course, participants will begin by making all the "raw" material they can out of 96 COE glass and accessories using techniques like sgraffito, stenciling, and paint washes, as well as recreating old favourites like confetti, chopsticks, and mardi gras glass. On the second evening, you will create as many projects as you can from your fired stash of pings, stringers, and decorated sheet glass. Whether clocks, coasters, dishes, jewellery, or vases, you are only limited by your imagination. As shape and size will vary, the final firings are à la carte.
Project 96 COE glass and accessories, and material-making kiln firings included. Finished project firings, optional metals and hardware are not included.
Beginners are welcome!
When: September 24 and October 1, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm
Fee: $250 + HST (includes project 96 COE glass and accessories)
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.
Beginners are welcome!
When: October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm
Fee: $325 + HST (includes some project glass, metals, chemicals and tool usage)
Perfect for beginners and intermediate fusers alike, this fun and relaxed morning workshop will introduce you to the magic of our favourite metallic-coated marvel: dichroic glass.
Using dichroic glass, known for its rich, colour shifting depth, 96 COE glass, and kiln fibre, participants will learn the basics of kiln firing while creating as many pieces as they can during this session. Once fired, choose six of your favourites to finish with silver-coloured jewellery bails — making them ready to wear on your favourite chain or to give as beautiful, hand-made gifts.
All project materials and kiln firings are included.
Beginners are welcome!
When: September 26, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $115 + HST (includes all project materials and kiln firings)
Beyond the bead: Soldering techniques and surface effects
Does your solder spit or pit? Are you struggling to form a smooth, even bead? A clear understanding of how solder and flux interact can transform the soldering process — eliminating common frustrations while opening the door to expressive decorative techniques and sculptural possibilities.
In this focused afternoon workshop, participants will explore best practices for soldering maintenance, proper flux use, and controlled solder application. Through guided demonstrations, participants will learn how to achieve clean seams and develop a range of decorative solder finishes, including hammered, bamboo, and pearl textures. Participants will also be introduced to methods for stamping and sculpting solder, expanding its potential beyond structural joins into a decorative design element.
Using glass bevels and 60/40 solder, each participant will create a small 4-inch × 4-inch Tree of knowledge panel that showcases several of the techniques explored during the session.
All project materials are included.
Beginners are welcome!
When: September 26, 2026, from 1 to 4 pm
Fee: $95 + HST (includes all project materials)
