Jay Macdonell’s Lecture

We invite you to watch the recording of Jay Macdonell's lecture, filmed on June 20th at Espace VERRE as part of the advanced workshop on designing blown glass objects he conducted from June 17th to 21st for eight privileged glassmakers. Jay Macdonell, glassblower, sculptor, project manager, design consultant, educator, and artist, generously shares his remarkable journey [...]

By |2024-07-15T00:07:48-04:00July 15th, 2024|Non classé|0 Comments

Congratulations to all Bursaries’ Recipients for 2024 !

Espace VERRE and its many benefactors are incredibly pleased to announce the names of this year’s bursaries’ recipients. Each one was created in support of emerging glass artists. As in past years, the selections from the many applicants were made by members of their peers, on a rigorous criteria basis, to recognize excellency, originality and [...]

By |2024-06-17T10:44:40-04:00June 17th, 2024|Non classé|0 Comments

Passing of Ronald Labelle, cofounder of Espace VERRE

It is with great sadness that we learned of Ronald Labelle's passing. Glass artist and cofounder of Espace VERRE, he  passed away on February 29, 2024. Born in 1942 in Montreal, Ronald was an important figure of the Quebec artistic scene, notably in the glass art and photography domains. As a photographer, he fulfilled numerous [...]

By |2024-03-05T13:32:44-05:00March 5th, 2024|Non classé|0 Comments

La Nuit Blanche at Espace VERRE | 2024 Edition

From 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM on March 2, for the 2024 edition of Montreal Nuit Blanche, Espace VERRE is delighted to participate in the MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE celebrations once again. We invite you to an enchanting evening, "Magie du Verre et du Feu," which will immerse you in a universe of fiery creativity. At [...]

By |2024-02-19T11:40:25-05:00February 18th, 2024|Non classé|0 Comments

Temporary Closure | COVID-19

In these uncertain times, during which we must work together to minimize the negative impacts of COVID-19, Espace VERRE has decided to temporarily suspend all of its activities. It is a time for responsibility and benevolence, and our Board of Directors has sanctioned this difficult decision made with everyone's health and safety in mind -- [...]

By |2020-03-23T14:13:37-04:00March 23rd, 2020|Non classé|0 Comments

Interview with Patrick Primeau, star contestant on “Blown Away”

A televised reality competition for glassblowers, now streaming on Netflix Espace VERRE: We’re curious – what was your initial reaction to the casting call for the show? Patrick Primeau: At first, I didn’t feel enthralled by the concept. But discussing the idea with workmates in the hot shop, interest settled in. I saw the competition [...]

By |2019-08-08T14:29:03-04:00August 8th, 2019|Non classé|0 Comments

Remembering Gérald

On se souviendra assurément de la réflexion d’un jeune cycliste sherbrookois émerveillé devant des néons lumineux dans le ciel : « C’est comme une poésie dans la ville. »* Montreal, April 16, 2019 – On April 5, Gérald Collard passed away from cancer at the age of 60. A true neon master, Gérald will be forever remembered as [...]

By |2019-04-18T07:57:34-04:00April 18th, 2019|Non classé|0 Comments

3 outstanding glassblowers at Galerie Elena Lee

From April 7 to May 7, 2016, Galerie Elena Lee is presenting the recent works of three glass artists associated with Espace VERRE: ANNIE CANTIN, expert in integrating glass art to architecture, MARYSE CHARTRAND (2013 graduate), member of the Fusion workshop, and PATRICK PRIMEAU (2004 graduate), glassblowing teacher at Espace VERRE. Opening reception on Thursday, [...]

By |2019-01-24T11:04:25-05:00April 1st, 2016|Non classé, Non classé|0 Comments

Thank You to All our Christmas Activity Elves

Espace VERRE's administration would like to commend the excellent work accomplished by this year's staff of the Create your own Holiday Memory activity. Undoubtedly, this year's success is greatly due to their good humour, enormous talent and amazing patience. This dedication is the core reason that this activity surpasses itself every year. Thus, we would [...]

By |2015-12-24T05:55:02-05:00December 24th, 2015|Non classé|0 Comments

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