STAINED GLASS
SUPPLIES AND STUDIO
OUR SERVICES
We are pleased to be open for in-store shopping and look forward to helping you with your stained glass needs.
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Huronia Art Glass has over 32 years of experience and everything you need to complete your stained glass project.
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Glass Squares
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Sheet Glass
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Solder
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Chemicals
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Lamp Bases & accessories
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Bevel & Bevel Sets
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Foil
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Came
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Tools such as cutters & pliers
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Library of Pattern Books to view and copy
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Grinders
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Garden Stakes
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Ring Saws
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Kilns available by special order
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Repairs - This is one area of expertise in which we specialize. If you have ever tried to remove a piece of glass without ruining the soldering around adjoining pieces, then you know how difficult it can be. Leave it to the experts!
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Gift Cards - Available in any denomination. A perfect gift for any glass enthusiast.
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HOW DO I GET STARTED IN STAINED GLASS?
Try our Beginner course where you and other novice students will receive all of the guidance and hands-on practice to make your first time project. Instruction is given step-by-step and you can work at your own pace. You'll will learn about the different methods of doing stained glass and walk away with three completed projects, too!
OUR TEAM
Gord Hawthorne Owner
As for many people, I started stained glass as a hobby and fell in love with it. That was over 30 years ago and I became particularly interested in Tiffany style lamps. I opened this store and studio over 27 years ago and have become one of the most premier teaching and supply locations for stained and art glass in the province. I am very proud of what we have accomplished here and find it very rewarding to be able to share my passion for stained glass art with you.
Norma Vowels
Beginner & Intermediate Instructor
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Norma teaches our Beginners and Intermediate stained glass classes as well as many workshops. Her friendly nature will make you feel at ease as she offers hands-on help with your project. Whether beginner or intermediate, you will learn a lot and have fun creating your own masterpiece under the direction of Norma.
Susan Dalrymple
Open Studio and Workshop Instructor
Susan has been working with stained glass for over 17 years. She teaches several workshops and is the instructor for Open Studio on Thursdays. Her work with stained glass began with a desire to be creative, but with the disciplined and skilled techniques required for working with glass. “You start with a pattern or idea, and the colours in the glass bring the image to life.” She is an enthusiastic and supportive instructor who really enjoys teaching and seeing students succeed.
Debbie has been with us since 2002 when we first opened this location. Many will know her from her working in the store on Sundays but her many years of experience gives her the skills and knowledge to teach the intermediate classes. Her warm, easy-going manner will certainly make you feel welcome.
Debbie Hirsch
Intermediate Instructor
Tresea Partridge
Fused Glass
Instructor
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Tresea is an artist who has been involved with the glass medium for over a decade. Her passion started with an introduction to stained glass and she has been in love with it ever since. Her art has moved into the fused glass field and though self taught, she has great experience in many aspects of fused glass work. Her fused glass courses run the gamut from basic to specialized courses to kids workshops. Her work can be seen the store and she always has a friendly smile, enthusiasm and encouragement for new artists.
Madison Wilson
Beginner Instructor
Madison began her stained glass journey in January of 2025 and in her my first 365 days, created more than 50 custom stained glass pieces. She spent hundreds of hours refining her technique here in the studio at Huronia Art Glass. “My love for art started at a young age and I’ve always been creative and drawn to colour. From painting and drawing to pottery and beyond, I’m constantly crafting, learning, and exploring new artistic skills.”
Emily Shipman-Wight
Beginner Instructor
Emilie broke her first ever piece of glass at Huronia Art Glass in 2017 and never looked back, quickly setting up a solar powered home studio. She loves the colours, textures and the hold your breath moments; the richness revealed when the light plays with glass choices and the friendships that grow over common interests.
With a background in early education, Emilie is an enthusiastic supporter of learning at all stages. She enjoys the creative process of making her own pieces, as well as sharing the knowledge, experience and the joys of stained glass with others.
Stella
Official Greeter
As a tradition, we've always had Golden Retrievers as Official Greeters at the store. We first had Bayley, then who many of you knew, Maddie. We love Golden's for their friendliness and sweet nature - an excellent choice for such a big job.
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Well, we now have Stella. She is a confident, strong willed and intelligent pup who will welcome you with enthusiasm, a wagging tail and is always happy to receive belly rubs.
Kathleen Coyle
Mosaic Instructor
Kathleen started her stained glass journey over 30 years ago. She started in out in stained glass but switched to mosaic when she saw the potential of all of her scrap glass. She is from the York Region where she spends her time piecing together colorful stained glass into unique mosaics, from small sun catchers to larger pieces of custom art.