Electroplated

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)