Shoreline & Woodland Birds
The Simple Pleasure of Nature! Cute, quality handcrafted studio-glass birds offering a moment of sunshine, an escape and a smile!
The Essence of Nature! Each bird is unique, simply and beautifully capturing the essence of friendly bird faces that greet us each day! From the resident chickadee to our visiting Hummingbirds, The Glass Bakery creates a range of unique and varied coloured birds to capture your eye and your imagination. Which one is your favourite? Who will you make smile with a bird?
A souvenir of Nature! The birds perch in-situ on Driftwood collected from the shores of Atlantic Canada or attractive Live-Edge Bark Slices hand-harvested from the Forest!
Designs inspired by Nature and motivated by the heart!
The Glass Bakery Ltd Studio Information
Smile. Enjoy the Moment.
I design from the heart. Living on Canada’s Atlantic coast, I’m surrounded by sea, sky and forest. I cherish the small things in life that bring a smile and warm the heart: the smell of a wild rose, the full moon rising over the ocean and the morning bird song.
A drumming woodpecker, a whistling chickadee – all familiar yet unique, the birds vulnerable yet tenacious; amusing. Their presence is both fleeting and constant. Watching wild birds pauses the day, nourishing the spirit and through my glass birds, I hope you too will smile and enjoy the moment.
The Glass Bakery’s fused studio-glass designs evolve from passion and excitement for the magic of wildlife; the relaxing and rejuvenating breath of nature; and beyond all, were inspired by and because of a life-shaping dog whose name was Hudson.
The Birds
A collectable series of whimsical, happy shoreline and woodland birds.
Each glass bird is handcrafted, first by designing then cutting shapes from clear glass and building layers of finely powdered coloured glass between the clear shapes. Next, pieces are kiln-baked, fused at ultra high temperatures then strengthened by a controlled cooling. No paints, glazes or moulds are used. No two birds are the same.
Select a bird you see in your garden; the chick that reminds you of a special time, person or place; or the bird that simply draws out your smile! Each bird reveals their own personality, and that special one will speak to you, asking to come home!
The Artisan and The Glass
I established The Glass Bakery™ in Nova Scotia in 2010. Drawn by expansive wilderness and nature's escape, I followed my heart to Canada, and after a lifetime in science, discovered art and glass fusing.
Following the loss of my beloved dog Hudson, I began to enjoy the birds in the garden. These little moments of happiness, led to creating glass birds.
Designs are the intellectual property of The Glass Bakery Ltd, Copyright 2010 - 2019. Trademark pending.
Where to Purchase
Gift Shops, Studio Shop or Online
The Glass Bakery Gifts
The Glass Bakery's studio-glass birds are available from selected fine galleries, boutiques and gift shops featuring locally made fine arts and crafts around Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island and Ontario.
Memorial Glass
Memorial Glass may be commissioned directly from The Glass Bakery Ltd.
Studio Glass Art Panels
You'll find most of my one-of-a-kind studio-glass panels at The Glass Bakery's studio shop (open year-round by chance or arrangement) and at Twelve Acre Hill Gallery (seasonal) in Seabright, Nova Scotia
Studio Shop
The Glass Bakery's garden-based shop at the studio location in Mill Cove, Nova Scotia, stocks a wide range of birds of various species, sizes and formats, along with a selection of nature-inspired glass ornaments, dishes and art-panels. My gift shop is open year-round by chance or appointment.
Online
We offer several ways to purchase glass gifts online. You may Shop the Collections here; email us, or shop through our Facebook page (either through the store or by sending a message).
Go Bird Watching
See the birds, find a souvenir that's a little different, or a gift for someone tricky! Take a drive down the windy coastal road along the Aspotogan Peninsula to The Glass Bakery Studio Shop! Civic Address: 994 Highway 329, Mill Cove, Nova Scotia! Open by chance or arrangement!
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