About this Event
Fused Glass Yule Ornament Class
A Celebration of Creativity, Remembrance & Yuletide Magic with Tracy from Loewan Glassworks
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 4:00 PM | $85 per person
Oakhenge Houses of Healing | Cambridge, Ontario
Create something beautiful. Honour someone special. Become part of a new Oakhenge Yule tradition.
A Little Yuletide Magic, Made by Hand
There is something truly special about the ornaments we bring out each year.
Some remind us of childhood Christmases, others of people we love, and still others of beautiful moments we wish we could hold onto forever.
This Yule season, we invite you to create something that carries a little more meaning.
Join us at Oakhenge Houses of Healing as we welcome back the wonderfully talented Tracy from Loewan Glassworks for a festive afternoon of creativity, connection, and the luminous beauty of fused glass.
Surrounded by the warmth of the Oakhenge Yurt and the beauty of the winter season, you'll explore the art of fused glass while creating three unique ornaments, each with its own story.
Two ornaments will be yours to take home and treasure, while the third will become part of something deeply meaningful: the Oakhenge Yule Memorial Tree.
This isn't simply a craft workshop. It's an invitation to slow down during the busy holiday season, create with intention, and celebrate the memories and connections that make this time of year so special.
Discover the Beauty of Fused Glass
Fused glass is a beautiful art form that brings together pieces of coloured glass, carefully arranged into unique designs and transformed through the heat of a kiln.
The result is something truly magical.
Rich colours, luminous textures, and layers of shimmering glass come together to create ornaments that catch the light and sparkle throughout the season.
Under Tracy's guidance, you'll explore the creative possibilities of working with glass, choosing colours, arranging your designs, and creating ornaments that reflect your own personality and sense of wonder.
Whether you love the traditional imagery of evergreen trees and snowflakes, the woodland magic of mushrooms, or simply want to play with colour and light, this workshop offers an opportunity to make something uniquely yours.
What You'll Create
During this special workshop, you'll design three fused glass ornaments.
Two Ornaments to Take Home
Create two beautiful pieces to add to your own Yule or Christmas decorations.
Hang them on your tree, display them in a window, or give one as a meaningful handmade gift to someone you love.
Each ornament will be a unique reflection of your creativity and a reminder of the afternoon you spent making it.
One Ornament for the Oakhenge Yule Memorial Tree
Your third creation will become part of a very special Oakhenge tradition.
As we gather to celebrate the return of the light at Yule, we also make space to remember those whose love and presence continue to shape our lives.
Our Yule Memorial Tree will hold handmade ornaments created in remembrance of loved ones, both human and animal, who are no longer physically with us.
You are invited to create a small ornament in honour of someone who holds a place in your heart.
Perhaps it will represent a parent, grandparent, partner, friend, beloved animal companion, or another soul whose memory you wish to celebrate.
Your ornament will become part of a collective expression of remembrance, love, and connection within the Oakhenge community.
Together, we will create a tree that honours not only the turning of the season, but the beautiful lives and relationships that continue to illuminate our own.
The Meaning of Yule
Yule marks the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year and the beginning of the sun's gradual return.
Across many nature-based spiritual traditions, it is a time to honour the cycles of darkness and light, rest and renewal, endings and beginnings.
It reminds us that even in the deepest darkness, the promise of returning light remains.
Our Memorial Tree reflects this beautiful understanding.
We can carry our memories with tenderness while still making room for joy, creativity, laughter, and celebration.
In creating these ornaments, we honour both the beauty of the season and the enduring connections that give our lives meaning.
Meet Your Instructor: Tracy from Loewan Glassworks
We are delighted to welcome Tracy from Loewan Glassworks back to Oakhenge!
Tracy brings her creativity and love of glass artistry to this hands-on workshop, guiding participants through the process of designing their own fused glass creations.
With her instruction, you'll explore different colours, shapes, and design possibilities while creating ornaments that are truly one of a kind.
You don't need to consider yourself artistic to enjoy this experience.
Sometimes the most beautiful creations happen when we simply allow ourselves to play, experiment, and discover.
What Your Registration Includes
Your $85 workshop registration includes:
- Guided instruction from Tracy of Loewan Glassworks
- Materials to create three fused glass ornaments
- Two personally designed ornaments to take home after firing
- One small commemorative ornament for the Oakhenge Yule Memorial Tree
- Kiln firing of your glass creations
- A welcoming, creative afternoon in the Oakhenge Yurt
Because fused glass requires kiln firing, your completed ornaments will not be ready to take home immediately after the workshop. Collection arrangements will be shared with participants.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This experience is perfect for anyone who:
- Loves handmade Yule or Christmas decorations
- Enjoys creative workshops and learning new artistic skills
- Wants to create meaningful, personalized gifts
- Feels connected to the beauty and symbolism of the Winter Solstice
- Would like to honour a loved one through a special act of remembrance
- Is looking for a warm, welcoming seasonal experience with the Oakhenge community
No previous glassworking experience is necessary.
Come as you are, bring your creativity, and enjoy the experience.
A Beautiful Afternoon at Oakhenge
During a season that can become filled with shopping, obligations, and endless to-do lists, we're creating an opportunity for something a little different.
An afternoon to slow down.
To work with your hands.
To create something lasting.
To share stories, enjoy good company, and remember what makes this time of year meaningful.
At Oakhenge Houses of Healing, we believe community is built through experiences like these: gathering together, learning from one another, and creating traditions that become part of our shared story.
We hope the ornaments created during this workshop will bring joy to your homes for many Yuletide seasons to come.
And we hope the Oakhenge Memorial Tree will become a beautiful expression of love and remembrance that continues to grow with our community.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oakhenge Houses of Healing, Cambridge, Ontario
Investment: $85 per person
Instructor: Tracy from Loewan Glassworks
Included: Materials, instruction, and kiln firing for three ornaments.
You Will Create:
- Two fused glass Yule ornaments to take home after firing
- One small ornament for the Oakhenge Yule Memorial Tree
Create Something That Will Shine for Years to Come
Some decorations are beautiful because of how they look.
Others become treasured because of the memories they hold.
This Yule, create something that can be both.
Join Tracy from Loewan Glassworks at Oakhenge Houses of Healing for an afternoon of colour, creativity, remembrance, and Yuletide magic.
Reserve your space and become part of this beautiful Oakhenge tradition.
We can't wait to welcome you into the Yurt!
Event venue & nearby stays
Oakhenge Houses of Healing, 1018 Orrs Lake Rd, Cambridge, Canada
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