Fun with Fusing

Discover the mesmerizing world of glass fusing! In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the art of creating stunning glass pieces. You'll learn the basics of glass cutting and pattern formation, while exploring a palette of vibrant colors and captivating shapes. We'll even mix in age-old mosaic techniques to add an extra layer of creativity!

After crafting your piece, your tile will be fired in a kiln, resulting in a beautifully finished art work. Don't worry if you're new to glass fusing – no experience is required! Your finished creations will be available for pick up at the studio post-festival.

TIMES: 10am, 1pm, and 3:30pm

LENGTH: 2 hours

LOCATION: Courtyard of the Mergatroid Building, 975 Vernon Dr, Vancouver, BC V6A 3P2. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your workshop time to allow time to check in. There will be a someone to help you check-in outside of the building.

AGES: Adults (ages 12 and up). Youth under the age of 16 must be accompained by an adult who is also participating in the workshop as space is limited. Suitable for beginners and up

PRICE: $35 per person per workshop

ACCESSIBILITY: The studio is wheelchair accessible at ground level with slight driveway incline to courtyard. There is a wheelchair accessible washroom at the studio. We will communicate verbally with members of the public using listening and spoken language in English. Seating in the studio is varied, some may have chairs or stools at short height, counter, or bar height seating. Weight capacities of seating is unknown. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs.

Established in 2012, Terminal City Glass Co-op offers memberships, studio access and public educational programming in glass arts at the Mergatroid Building in East Vancouver. The studio’s education program includes classes in glassblowing, flameworking, beadmaking, and sandblasting, taught by experienced glassmakers. It is the first non-profit, cooperative glass studio in Canada.

~~~ In addition to participating in this workshop, your ticket grants you access to our General Admission Create! Art Zone at Strathcona Park on July 27th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Art Zone features multiple drop-in public art activities, access to the Festival Art Shop, a beer garden, food trucks, and live music presented in partnership with Light Organ Records & 604 Records. To enter the Art Zone, simply show your workshop ticket.~~~~

REFUND POLICY

If you would like to cancel your attendance, we will offer you a refund, provided that you inform us at least 4 days prior to the scheduled event. Please note that the Eventbrite processing fee is non-refundable, and we do not have control over this part of the fee. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

This is workshop is part of the 4th annual CREATE! Eastside Arts Festival, a week-long, exciting, and immersive arts event this summer, bringing together local artists and the community to explore, learn, and create. The CREATE! Eastside Arts Festival is taking place in Strathcona Park, and in pop up locations including breweries, performance venues, and art studios throughout the Eastside Arts District.

From the producers of the Eastside Culture Crawl, this innovative festival celebrates the diversity of performing and visuals arts in Vancouver’s Eastside, by offering arts workshops, live music performances, a beer garden, public art activations, an art shop and more opportunities for art lovers of all ages and abilities to experience!

Do you want to support us? Join the Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl Brewery Tour & Fundraiser!

The Eastside Arts Society is thrilled to announce that the 9th Annual Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl fundraiser & tour will be held in person on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 a part of the CREATE! Eastside Arts Festival. Tickets are each $55 + GST & processing fee.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Mergatroid Building (Mergatroid Properties Ltd), 975 Vernon Drive, Vancouver, Canada