Until January 31, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents recent acquisitions from its permanent collection. With works by Antony Brin-Piley alias Oak Locoboro and his third-year students (Fall 2019), Eric Goldschmidt, Rose Grégoire, Michèle Lapointe, Gilles Payette, Patrick Primeau, and Železnŷ Sklo Brod. Espace VERRE is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 9 am [...]
honouring Montreal's finest in emerging craft Montreal, December 3, 2019 – The City of Montreal, in collaboration with the Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec, has bestowed the 2019 François-Houdé Award to artist Montserrat Duran Muntadas for her sculptures combining textile and blown glass. The jury’s selection was based on her exceptional artistic process, as well [...]
From November 16 through December 23, Montreal’s one and only glass studio-school presents its very first Holiday pop up show! Find unique and locally-made blown glass pieces to embellish your holiday table, as well as a great variety of gifts that will undoubtedly please your hosts and all those on your nice list! At Espace [...]
Espace VERRE is pleased to announce the return of its popular holiday tradition, the 12th edition of Make Your Own Blown Glass Ornament! Whether with family, friends or work colleagues, create a unique ornament by choosing from this year’s models and seasonal colours, before assisting one of our glassblowing elves. A magical experience for all, from ages [...]
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 [...]
A 2016 Espace VERRE graduate now completing his second and last year as a member of the Fusion workshop. Other than the hot glass studio, where you develop and create your unique glass pieces, in what setting do you find comfort and inspiration, and is there anywhere that you would like to someday visit? For [...]
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 [...]
Canada's foremost distinction for excellence in the fine crafts Montreal, February 13, 2019 – The 2019 national Saidye Bronfman Award has been attributed to glass artist Susan Edgerley. Chosen by a jury of peers composed of Canadian craftspeople, the award is bestowed following a vigorous evaluation of all aesthetic aspects of a body of work, including [...]
Vernissage on February 21, 2019, at 6 p.m. Montreal, February 5, 2019 - From February 21 until May 17, 2019, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Épanchements, an exhibition featuring Mélanie Pageau's newest works. By exploring the many facets of glass, the artist gives a new purpose to antique furniture while revealing a glimpse of their [...]
The beautiful exhibition catalogue from Fusion's silver jubilee celebration is available at Espace VERRE for $25 plus tax. The perfect way to commemorate the creations of 58 glass artists that kickstarted their artistic careers thanks to our business incubator, from its foundation in 1993 to its 25th anniversary in 2018. Curated by Susan Edgerley, the 25 [...]
