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The Glass Foundry
The Glass Foundry is a shop in Salt Spring Island, BC, part of the Vancouver guide. Cost: free.
401 Upper Ganges Rd · Salt Spring Island, BC
Why you should go…
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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