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The Glass Foundry

A glassblowing studio and gallery on Upper Ganges Road on Salt Spring Island that recycles scrap glass into art and giftware.

401 Upper Ganges Rd · Salt Spring Island, BC

About The Glass Foundry

The Glass Foundry is a glass studio and gallery at 401 Upper Ganges Road on Salt Spring Island. You can watch glassmaking in progress and browse blown, cast and fused art glass and giftware made from recycled glass. The studio also runs workshops and classes, including drop-in summer workshops for kids. No hours are posted, so call or email before you visit.

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