Three New Exclusive Models at the Espace VERRE Gallery-Boutique Whilst wishing for the return of visitors to the warmth of the hot shop, our glassblowing elves crew has gleefully been rethinking Espace VERRE's traditional glass ornaments. Whether it be to brighten your tree, dress up your windows, or bring a dash of enchantment to a [...]
Montreal, October 20, 2020 – From October 29 through December 23, 2020, the Espace VERRE Gallery presents Ça devait arriver, an exhibition featuring the works of the 29th Class of Graduates of the Fine Craft – glass option programme offered in collaboration with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal. It was bound to happen: after having [...]
On September 12 and 13, from 9 am to 5 pm, Espace VERRE will hold an Open House for the Journées des métiers d’art. Enjoy watching professional glassblowers in the heat of the action from our hot glass studio lookout, and discover the wonderful creations showcased in our gallery-boutique. 1-2 pm - flameworking demonstrations 2-3 [...]
Since August 10, we have welcomed back our college-programme students into our studios, and we are most pleased to receive visitors in our gallery-boutique again! We relish the thought of having all of our avid emerging glass artists back to work, completing their studies, while permitting those that support our community to visit and purchase [...]
From July 10 until August 10, the Espace VERRE gallery-boutique and administration will be closed for a well-deserved break! Our team will thereafter be back in full force to resume our interrupted winter session and start afresh for a new fall semester come late August. Throughout this period, our technicians will remain onsite so that [...]
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 -- [...]
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 [...]
