Your creative experience awaits
Your Creative Experience
At a glance
One day workshop
Time 09:00 to 16:00
Beginner friendly — No prior experience required
Novices welcome
Refreshments provided
Choice of six patterns
All materials included
Stand & candle included
Location: 16 Mill Square Alexandria, Ontario
Class size 10 seats
More than a workshop, this is a creative escape filled with discovery, connection, and the joy of making.
Summer at the Cottage
Take your creation home
Build it your way
The cottage of your childhood dream? A fairytale cottage? A grand mansion? Something solid or perhaps whimsical is more your style… let your imagination run wild.
From start to finish — you'll go home with your own unique creation.
No two creations are alike
Uniquely you
There are multiple patterns to choose from: some for absolute beginners and some more challenging designs for novices with some experience. There are hundreds of colours and textures of glass to choose from to build the funkiest cottage imaginable. Let your imagination run riot. The possibilities are nearly endless.
There’s plenty of scope with wire-work and tumbled glass to add embellishments to make your cottage uniquely yours.
Experience needed
Beginner friendly
No prior experience required. We’ll take you through the process of pattern selection, glass choice, safely cutting and grinding your pieces, foiling, soldering and applying patina to finish your work. And when we're done, we'll celebrate your handiwork with you.
Discover your creative self
Be inspired
The studio vibe is a unique experience — you cannot help but be inspired by the hundreds of creative works on display. The history of the century-old stone-and-mortar grist mill we call home reminds us of the pioneers who came before us, sets the tone and gives us grace to create.
The break you didn't know you needed
Your creative space
A well-equipped studio, with generous workbenches and refreshments on tap coupled with fun, stress-free instruction and the company of fellow creatives makes for a joyful creative journey.
Ease into your experience
A good start
The studio opens at least 30 minutes before starting time. Please arrive a little early to settle in, help yourself to some refreshments and choose your pattern before the workshop starts.
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Late arrivals disrupt the rest of the class, and it may not be possible for the instructor to help you catch up.
Body & Soul
Lunch & logistics
Refreshments available throughout the day.
We'll take a 30 minute lunch break — bring a packed lunch to enjoy in our historic studio, or step outside and enjoy a picnic under the trees in Mill Square immediately opposite the studio.
If you'd prefer sampling something local, we recommend Sunshine on Maine mere steps away. The North Glengarry, downstairs offers an extensive menu. Consider placing your order before your class starts.
Visit our FAQs page to learn more about parking, our facilities, local restaurants and accommodations.
What our guests say
I made that!
I will definitely be back! Lourens is an excellent instructor - clear instructions, fun, no pressure, wonderful intimate environment. We had a lot of laughs and it was so satisfying to see the beautiful end results! Holly Frohloff
I had a great time … making this funky little house! Annette Dodge
… careful explanations and considerate guidance toward creativity. I highly recommend it! David Sherwood
Wonderful hosts made learning … fun! And such a beautiful venue! Definitely will be back for more. Heidi
With you every step of the way
Your guide
Lourens Joubert, our resident stained glass instructor, will guide — and challenge — you every step of the way for an enriching experience without pressure. You'll learn and pick up enough skills in this technically rich workshop focussed on seeing and doing to create your own masterpiece,
Safety in the glass studio
Taking care
Working with glass poses some risk. Please follow your facilitator's safety instructions.
- To protect your feet, you must wear closed-toe shoes.
- Wear natural fibre clothing that cover your legs — denim/jeans will do perfectly.
- You are welcome to bring an apron or work jacket.
- Avoid loose clothing and tie back long hair to avoid entanglement when working with machines or hot equipment.
- Gloves and protective glasses are provided — you're welcome to bring your own.
We made ours!
