A place to start . . .

Our glassblowing workshops are a great place to start. If the glassblowing bug bites and you want to pursue ongoing classes, we’ll help make that happen. Check out the options below and give-it-a-whirl! Get in touch any time.

A word about workshop bookings

While November bookings are full, we do have a cancellation list. If short notice works for you, let us know the dates and times you’d prefer. There are December openings and our cancellation list is available. We’re welcoming bookings for the New Year. The warm studio is a great place to be in the cold winter months. Valentine’s Day bookings are already happening. 

Our personalized gift certificates are always an option too. See details below. Thank you for checking out our workshops. 

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Try it for the first time

Option 1
2.5 hours for 1-2 people. $290 plus tax
Create: paperweight, bird, or rose, ornament, small bowl, cup or small vase. With two people, each makes 2 to 4 pieces. Plus, you keep the instructor’s demo piece. 

Option 2
2.5 hours for 4 people. $530 plus tax
Create: paperweight, bird, or rose, ornament, small bowl, cup or small vase. Four people: each person makes two to four pieces. Your group keeps the instructor’s demo piece.

Option 3
4.0 hours for 1-2 people. $530 plus tax
Create: paperweight, bird, ornament, small bowl, cup or small vase. Take advantage of more time in the studio to explore making solid and blown pieces. With two people, each person makes four to eight pieces. You keep the instructor’s demo piece. 

Ornament time
With the holiday season coming, join us to create beautiful round blown glass ornaments. Add some ribbing, choose from a range of colours, including a seasonal mix. Discover a new tradition for friends or family. Each person makes five to a maximum of 10 ornaments.

A) 2.5 hours for 1-2 people. $310 plus tax
B) 2.5 hours for 4 people. $610 plus tax

Come again

You’ve attended a workshop and want to do more, here are two new options to explore:

Encore workshop
Build on your first experience exploring solid and blown pieces, making a bit more complicated work. Create items such as an apple, pulled flower, a blown pumpkin or condiment bowl. For your final piece make an approx. 10” platter or experience creating a piece using white cane.* 

A) 2.5 hours for 1-2 people. Each person makes 2-4 pieces. $340 plus tax
B) 2.5 hours for 4 people.   Each person makes 2-4 pieces. $680 plus tax
C) 4 hours for 1-2 people Each person makes 4-6 pieces. $680 plus tax

Glasses galore
Make your own drinking glasses. In keeping with the style of glass made in your first workshop, make a set of glasses for home or gifts. Mix and match colours. Use different molds. Choose to make your last two glasses using white cane.*  

A) 2.5 hours for 1-2 people. Each person creates: 4-6 glasses. Fee: $310 plus tax.
B) 2.5 hours for 4 people. Each person creates: 4-6 glasses. Fee: $620 plus tax

*Important: when booking, let us know if you’d like to try the white cane option so we can prepare.

Custom workshops 

Let us know the option you prefer, and we’ll get the wheels rolling. Have an idea in mind?  Let us know and we’ll see what we can conjure up together. Let’s talk.

How to book a workshop 

1. Choose a workshop option. 
2. Choose a day and time option that suits you or let us know if you’re flexible. Workshops are generally held:
   • Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 12:30 pm or 2 pm to 4:30 pm.
   • Friday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9 pm.
   • Life is busy. Let us know if other daytime or evening options would suit better. We’ll find an option that works for you.
3. What time frame do you have in mind? Are you looking for a workshop in the coming days, next two weeks or three months from now? TIP: When possible, the more lead time you can provide, the more date options you’ll have.
4. Email ask@fascappleglass.com and we’ll be happy to help.

What to expect

How much you create ranges according to your learning pace, comfort with the equipment and what you make. To experience blowing glass and help keep everyone healthy, you’ll use a “noodle,” and a new reusable mouthpiece. When the workshop is done, your pieces need to cool and then we’ll do some finishing work. Pick up your treasures in about one week.

You should know that we:

1. Provide personalized gift certificates.
2. Teach students starting at age 13.
3. Supply all materials, including safety glasses.
4. Help you find the right date/time. Workshops are generally held Thursday, Friday evenings and in the morning and afternoon on weekends.
5. Let you know what to wear and what to bring.
6. Provide a locker for valuables. Please bring a lock.
7. Offer free parking right outside the studio, which is located at 7865-56 Street SE, Unit 104.
8. Require payment for the workshop to secure the booking and our Waiver to be signed before starting your workshop.
9. Have a cancellation policy so things are clear.

How to buy a workshop gift certificate

• Email ask@fascappleglass.com with the option you’d prefer. Let us know who’s giving the gift, the name(s) of the recipients and any special reason for choosing this extraordinary experience.
• We’ll send an invoice payable by e-transfer or credit card. With the fee paid, we’ll send you the personalized gift certificate letter highlighting the gift and next steps. Please allow a minimum 24 hours for the gift certificate email to arrive. We’ll do our best if working within a shorter time frame.
• If you’d like a beautiful piece of our blown glass—small or grand—to hint at the experience to come, let us know and we’ll reserve a gallery visit with you.

Note: Gift certificates are non-transferable, non-refundable (except in special circumstances) and are not exchangeable for cash.

Top 7 questions

1.  Is the workshop fee per person or in total?
It’s the total price for the workshop. For instance, Option 1 costs $290, whether one or two people attend.

2.  What if I have an additional person, who wants to participate, for example, three people?
We’ll do our best to accommodate you and your guests. Each additional person costs $145.  For instance, Option 1 would be $290 for two people plus $145 for the third person.

3. Where is fascapple glass?
We’re located at:  7865-56 Street SE, Unit 104 in the Foothills Industrial area—immediately east of Big Rock Brewery and a few minutes from the Calgary Soccer Centre. Major Trails like Stoney, Glenmore, Barlow and Deerfoot will have you here in no time.

4. What’s your cancellation policy?

• When you purchase a workshop and set a date, the studio and the instructor are reserved for you. Please let us know as soon as possible if the scheduled reservation won’t work.
• Reschedule within 72 hours of the workshop and there’s a $50 change fee.
• Cancel within seven days of the workshop and you’ll receive a 50% refund.
• Cancel within 24 hours of the workshop and there’s no refund. If fascapple glass must cancel due to government shutdowns, equipment breakdown, or stormy weather, we’ll work to book another date or provide a refund/gift certificate to be used at our gallery or for a workshop on another date.

5.  Can I create a memorial ash piece during a workshop?
For various reasons, ash-related work is not something we do during workshops. If you’d like to discuss having a memorial piece created, please email us at ask@fascappleglass.com

6. What if something I create in a workshop breaks during the annealing or coldworking process?
We work diligently to ensure you take home what you make–98% of pieces turn out just fine. Occasionally, the method and factors involved in working with hot glass will prompt a single piece to break. It is glass. We can’t remake or replace what you create.  

7. What if I take a workshop or two and want to switch to ongoing lessons?
Absolutely doable. We offer ongoing lessons. The fee is $95 and each lesson is two hours long. It’s the same price whether one or two people attend. To make the most of our lessons, we require that students sharing lessons start their skill-building at the same time. 

Over time, grow your skills to the point where you can work independently and rent studio time. We’re home to professional and hobbyist artists. Let us know what you’d like to do.

Important tips

• • Drink lots of water before arriving at the studio.
  • Please bring a water bottle and be sure to drink lots throughout the workshop. Bring along a snack to keep your energy up.
  • For safety and comfort, wear natural fabrics, particularly a cotton t-shirt and long pants. We recommend layering your tops.
  • Clothes made solely of flammable fabrics such as polyester or rayon (leggings) are NOT allowed. 
  • Shoes must have closed toes and backs.
  • Tie back long hair and remove accessories such as rings, necklaces, and scarves.
  • We supply safety glasses for people who don’t wear glasses.  If you use contacts or eyeglasses, we recommend wearing the latter. The studio’s dry climate sometimes make contacts less comfortable.