Shoreline & Woodland Birds
Small handcrafted glass birds crafted from softly fused translucent coloured glass!
Designed to capture the essence of those friendly familiar faces along the shore, at our garden feeders or in the woodland. From the enduring chickadee who remains through the harshest of winters, to our friends from the south - the Hummingbirds; we create a range of different coloured birds to capture your eye and your imagination. Which one is your favourite?
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The Inspiration
Here at The Glass Bakery we design, shape and transform coloured glass into heart-warming accents to add smiles to your day and joyful moments to your home. We celebrate the small things in life that bring a smile and warm the heart: the smell of a wild rose, the morning bird song, the sound of the spring peeper and the moon over the ocean. We're great believers in bringing "nature" indoors, or if it takes your fancy, take the indoors out!
The Glass Bakery’s fused 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!
The Glass Bakery has become most well-known for our collectable series of whimsical happy shoreline and woodland birds with storybook qualities. Every friendly bird ornament is made entirely by the artisan's hand. The birds, reflecting the moods and whims of the artisan are similar but never identical, and are as individual as you. As each bird reveals their own personality and character, that special one will speak to you, stepping out from that storybook right into your home.
The Artisan and The Glass
The Glass Bakery™ was established in Nova Scotia in 2010 by British-Canadian Cara Wedgbrow, the director and artisan.
Living in St Margaret's Bay, surrounded by Canadian creativity, possibilities took root. Armed with research skills from a doctorate and a foray into the art and science of weather forecasting; with her head in the clouds and a good dose of British tenacity, Cara evolved into a designer and artisan of fused glass.
The Glass Bakery designs consists of layers of glass fired for many hours in a specialized kiln. The glass has been developed exclusively for kiln work. Only coloured glass is used - no paints or glazes are applied.
Designs are the intellectual property of The Glass Bakery Ltd, Copyright 2010 - 2018. Trademark pending.
Where to Purchase
Gift Shops, Studio Shop or Online
The Glass Bakery Ornaments and Homeware
The Glass Bakery birds, dishes and decorative accents are available from fine galleries, boutiques and gift shops around Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island and Ontario. You'll see differences in the design choices offered between stores! Click here for a list of stockists. If there's a particular piece you're searching for, ask and I'll let you know where the nearest store is with that item.
Memorial Glass
Memorial Glass may be commissioned directly from The Glass Bakery Ltd.
Art Panels
You'll find most of the one-of-a-kind panels at The Glass Bakery's studio shop and Twelve Acre Hill Gallery 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 designs and styles of glass. The shop is open year-round by chance or appointment.
Online
For your convenience, we offer several ways to purchase 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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