Just in time for holiday decorating or gift giving, this season’s “Bigger IS Better” course is your opportunity to take on that bold fused or stained glass project — with Melanie Kidd’s expert support and guidance.
Begin the new year with curiosity and creativity. Join Melanie for this three-day course exploring a single subject matter in stained and fused glass. From design concept to execution, participants will create eight, 4 x 6-inch panels featuring classic glass techniques, including copper foil, lead came, copper overlay, solder sculpture, glass painting, fusing, impasto, and more. Each composition will be a unique personal expression of harmonious form and craftsmanship. Upon completion, the individual pieces will be assembled into a refined multi-panel frame, ready to display, cherish, or gift to someone special. All project materials and firings included. When: Saturdays, January 10, 17, and 24, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $425 + HST (includes all project materials and firings)
Begin the new year with curiosity and creativity. Join Melanie for this three-day course exploring a single subject matter in stained and fused glass. From design concept to execution, participants will create eight, 4 x 6-inch panels featuring classic glass techniques, including copper foil, lead came, copper overlay, solder sculpture, glass painting, fusing, impasto, and more. Each composition will be a unique personal expression of harmonious form and craftsmanship. Upon completion, the individual pieces will be assembled into a refined multi-panel frame, ready to display, cherish, or gift to someone special. All project materials and firings included. When: Saturdays, January 10, 17, and 24, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $425 + HST (includes all project materials and firings)
Begin the new year with curiosity and creativity. Join Melanie for this three-day course exploring a single subject matter in stained and fused glass. From design concept to execution, participants will create eight, 4 x 6-inch panels featuring classic glass techniques, including copper foil, lead came, copper overlay, solder sculpture, glass painting, fusing, impasto, and more. Each composition will be a unique personal expression of harmonious form and craftsmanship. Upon completion, the individual pieces will be assembled into a refined multi-panel frame, ready to display, cherish, or gift to someone special. All project materials and firings included. When: Saturdays, January 10, 17, and 24, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $425 + HST (includes all project materials and firings)
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
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
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
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
Inspired by the latest trends in decorative animal lamps, this four-week advanced course focuses on mastering both form and function while creating a Tiffany-style stained glass animal lamp approximately 6-inch x 6-inch x 10-inch. Designed for experienced glass artists seeking a rewarding challenge, this project moves beyond flat construction into fully realized three-dimensional form. Both challenging and delightful, participants will design and construct a custom three-dimensional armature that support curved, organic animal shapes. Emphasis will be placed on structure, balance, and colour selection, ensuring each lamp is both visually engaging and structurally sound. Drawing inspiration from our favourite animal friends — such as owls, foxes, turtles, cats, and other expressive forms — participants will refine advanced copper-foil and soldering techniques while learning how to manage multi-plane construction. These playful yet sophisticated lamps are sure to bring a smile and light up the dark corners of the season. All project materials and hardware are included. No beginners, please. When: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm Fee: $325 + HST (includes all project materials and hardware) THIS COURSE IS FULL
Inspired by the latest trends in decorative animal lamps, this four-week advanced course focuses on mastering both form and function while creating a Tiffany-style stained glass animal lamp approximately 6-inch x 6-inch x 10-inch. Designed for experienced glass artists seeking a rewarding challenge, this project moves beyond flat construction into fully realized three-dimensional form. Both challenging and delightful, participants will design and construct a custom three-dimensional armature that support curved, organic animal shapes. Emphasis will be placed on structure, balance, and colour selection, ensuring each lamp is both visually engaging and structurally sound. Drawing inspiration from our favourite animal friends — such as owls, foxes, turtles, cats, and other expressive forms — participants will refine advanced copper-foil and soldering techniques while learning how to manage multi-plane construction. These playful yet sophisticated lamps are sure to bring a smile and light up the dark corners of the season. All project materials and hardware are included. No beginners, please. When: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm Fee: $325 + HST (includes all project materials and hardware)THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL