Welcome to Glasstronomy Studios’ adult art glass workshop program. This calendar details workshops and courses offered from January to March 2026.
Looking forward to trying something new or adding a technique to your glass repertoire? This season we’ve covered off a variety of project based learning. Registration is now open.
To register, we currently accept payment in person (cash, Debit, MasterCard and Visa), by email (e-transfer), or by phone (MasterCard and Visa). Please note that 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. 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.
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-inch 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-inch 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 (Includes some glass, metals, chemicals, and tool usage)
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)
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 (includes all project materials and firings) (member discount does not apply)
Limit: 8 persons
One of the most exciting benefits of fused glass is its remarkable recyclable potential. Whether glass has been previously fused or set aside in the “scrap” pile, if it is COE-compatible, it can be reimagined into fresh, custom material and become part of an entirely new masterpiece.
In this two-part workshop, participants will spend the first evening transforming cast-off 96 COE glass into stunning, one-of-a-kind hot glass rondels known as pot melts. Through the firing process, colour and movement naturally emerge, creating swirling, organic glass disks that are impossible to replicate.
Inspired by their newly created pot melts, participants will return the following week to cut, compose, and fuse these unique elements into a finished artwork — choosing to create a picture, panel, or small sculptural piece that highlights the dynamic patterns within the glass.
Each participant will complete one finished fused glass artwork, either a 10-inch round or an 8-inch x 10-inch rectangular piece.
Some prior glass fusing experience is required.
All project materials and firings are included. Display hardware is not included
When: Thursdays, January 22, and 29, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm
Fee: $295 + HST (includes all project materials and firings)
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)
A beautiful new addition to our Seasonal fused glass garden stake series, Winter nights is the perfect artistic transition into the long, luminous evenings of the season. Inspired by the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis, this striking design captures movement, depth, and shimmer in glass.
Participants will create a layered fused glass panel featuring a multi-layer silhouette, expressive frittage application, and sparkling dichroic star accents that catch the light by day and glow with warmth as nights grow longer. This project balances guided instruction with creative freedom, allowing each piece to reflect individual colour choices and interpretation.
The finished work may be displayed as a garden stake or stand-alone glass art piece, bringing seasonal beauty indoors or out.
No beginner fusers, please.
All project materials and firing are included.
Metal garden stake (optional): $95 + HST
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $325 + HST (includes all project materials and firing) + Metal stake (optional): $95 + HST
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)
Limit: 4 couples
Gift certificates available — give an experience they’ll never forget!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Glasstronomy Studios with a creative experience that’s equal parts art and heart. In this special workshop, participants will craft the perfect home for a new aloe plant — our gift to you.
Using elegant glass bevels and a heart-inspired design, you’ll learn the fundamentals of stained glass construction while creating a charming 6-inch x 10-inch stained glass terrarium. To complete the experience, each participant will finish their piece by adding soil and planting their aloe, leaving with a living work of art ready to enjoy or gift.
A great gift for the stained glass or green-thumbed gardening enthusiast in your life!
Stained glass experience required.
All project materials, soil, and aloe plant are included.
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $225 + HST (includes all project materials, soil, and aloe plant)
Limit: 8 persons
Did someone say, “Pop Art”? Bold, graphic, and instantly recognizable, Pop Art draws its inspiration from popular culture and mass media — celebrity imagery, comic strips, everyday objects, and iconic visuals. With its strong lines, vibrant colour, and repetition, Pop Art is perfectly suited to computer-generated imagery and silk-screen printing on glass.
In this intensive two-day workshop, participants will explore the complete silk-screen process for fused glass. Day one focuses on image preparation and screen creation, while day two brings those images to life through printing and firing on 96 COE glass.
Participants will:
This workshop is ideal for artists looking to expand their technical skills while exploring the bold visual language of Pop Art through glass.
When: Saturdays, February 21, and 28, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $285 + Project fee (A, B, or C) + HST
Limit: 6 persons
Following the printing process, participants will complete their work by selecting one of three project streams:
Project options
Project A: Four-square montage (framed) – $275 + HST
18-inch x 18-inch finished size
Includes:
Project A: Four-square montage (framed)
Project B: Slumped glass block – $240 + HST
6-inch x 8-inch finished size
Includes:
Project B: Slumped glass block
Project C: Printed glass pieces – $190 + HST
Sizes optional
Includes:
Project C: Printed glass pieces
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.
All project materials included.
When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm
Fee: $150 + HST (includes all project materials)
Limit: 8 persons
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 (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)
