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  • Assorted decorative glass stones with various colors and designs.

    WORKSHOP | G307 | Fusing fun: Blingified pendant making

    Glasstronomy Studios 2600 John St., Unit 108, Markham, ON, Canada

    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)

  • WORKSHOP | G322 | Fusing technique: Glassline exploration with Millean Kung

    Glasstronomy Studios 2600 John St., Unit 108, Markham, ON, Canada

    Dabbing, streaking, and sponging, oh my! Explore the various textures and designs you can achieve using Glassline paint. Learn how to use a variety of brushes to develop certain effects. Then, apply these techniques when you create your own 16-inch x 10-inch charcuterie board. As well, you will receive basic tips on design elements. All project materials and kiln firings included. Some experience using Glassline paint would be an asset. When: Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm Fee: $195 + HST (includes all project materials and kiln firings)

  • Silver tree sculpture on layered beveled glass

    WORKSHOP (FULL) | G313 | Decorative soldering: Tree of knowledge

    Glasstronomy Studios 2600 John St., Unit 108, Markham, ON, Canada

    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) THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL.

  • WORKSHOP | I468 | Fusing fun: Pumpkin haunted house garden stake

    Glasstronomy Studios 2600 John St., Unit 108, Markham, ON, Canada

    What’s spooky, sparkly, and the perfect way to greet your trick-or-treaters? A 12-inch x 18-inch fused glass haunted house garden stake, of course! The latest addition to our fused glass garden stake series, this Halloween stake features a classic haunted house perched atop a jack-o’-lantern, creating the perfect canvas for your spooky, sparkly imagination. Using 96 COE glass and accessories, you’ll layer and embellish your design with Glassline paint, dichroic glass, slides, frit, vitrigraph stringers and pings to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween showpiece. From eerie details to glowing colour and creepy-crawly surprises, this is your chance to play and get creative with glass! Whether it’s welcoming trick-or-treaters, haunting your garden, or adding a little Halloween magic to your home, your finished piece will be ready to make an appearance year after year, under an All Hallows moon. All project materials and firings included. Stake or stand optional. Beginner fusers are welcome! Glass cutting experience required. When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $325 + HST (includes all project materials and kiln firings) + $95 stake or $75 table stand (optional)

  • WORKSHOP | I469 | Stained glass chess set with electroplated

    Glasstronomy Studios 2600 John St., Unit 108, Markham, ON, Canada

    24 pieces. 12 hours. One seriously spectacular chess set. Part sculpture, part stained glass, part game — this is functional art you can actually play with. Custom artwork is meant to be admired, but why stop there? In this two-Saturday workshop, create a completely unique stained glass chess set featuring 24 individually crafted, sculptural chess pieces, each with its own personality. Using hobby came, a soft and wonderfully malleable metal, participants will learn to wrap, shape, sculpt, and construct each 1-inch x 2–3-inch character, using the came as both structure and ornamentation. Black and white glass and glass marbles are included. But the magic doesn't stop there. Your completed chess pieces will be electroplated for a shiny, durable finish, giving your handmade players a distinctive, polished surface and turning them into a truly collectible set. Whether displayed as artwork, enjoyed over a game of chess, or gifted to someone special, this is a one-of-a-kind Glasstronomy showpiece designed to be admired and used. All project materials included. Optional custom game board Take your chess set to the next level with a 12-inch square mosaic glass game board, created during two evening Open Studio sessions. Using the traditional technique of glass mosaic on wood, participants will learn to use the Morton System for precision cutting to create their black and white checkerboard. Once the glass is glued in place, return for the second session to grout and complete your board. Black and white iridescent glass included. No beginners please. When: Saturdays, October 17 and 24, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $490 + HST (includes all project materials) + electroplating fee (TBD based on market price), approximately $40 paid to instructor Optional board: Tuesdays, October 20 and 27, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm Fee: $145 + HST (includes all project materials)

  • WORKSHOP | I469 | Stained glass chess set with electroplated players

    Glasstronomy Studios 2600 John St., Unit 108, Markham, ON, Canada

    24 pieces. 12 hours. One seriously spectacular chess set. Part sculpture, part stained glass, part game — this is functional art you can actually play with. Custom artwork is meant to be admired, but why stop there? In this two-Saturday workshop, create a completely unique stained glass chess set featuring 24 individually crafted, sculptural chess pieces, each with its own personality. Using hobby came, a soft and wonderfully malleable metal, participants will learn to wrap, shape, sculpt, and construct each 1-inch x 2–3-inch character, using the came as both structure and ornamentation. Black and white glass and glass marbles are included. But the magic doesn't stop there. Your completed chess pieces will be electroplated for a shiny, durable finish, giving your handmade players a distinctive, polished surface and turning them into a truly collectible set. Whether displayed as artwork, enjoyed over a game of chess, or gifted to someone special, this is a one-of-a-kind Glasstronomy showpiece designed to be admired and used. All project materials included. Optional custom game board Take your chess set to the next level with a 12-inch square mosaic glass game board, created during two evening Open Studio sessions. Using the traditional technique of glass mosaic on wood, participants will learn to use the Morton System for precision cutting to create their black and white checkerboard. Once the glass is glued in place, return for the second session to grout and complete your board. Black and white iridescent glass included. No beginners please. When: Saturdays, October 17 and 24, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $490 + HST (includes all project materials) + electroplating fee (TBD based on market price), approximately $40 paid to instructor Optional board: Tuesdays, October 20 and 27, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm Fee: $145 + HST (includes all project materials)