About The Glass Bakery and the Fused Glass Birds
The Glass Bakery fused glass studio was established in 2010 in Nova Scotia, by Cara Wedgbrow.
A Belgian Shepherd - the catalyst for The Glass Bakery and fused glass birds.
Cara established The Glass Bakery in 2010 in St Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia. The studio evolved from a desire to work from home alongside her ageing Belgian Shepherd Dog. With a passion, and undeterred by a lack of education or experience in “art”, Cara researched "home-based arts careers". The Glass Bakery studio was born!
During her first years of glass fusing, she made (and tried to sell) anything and everything from fusible glass. Mistakes were repeated but fortunately some were also learnt from.
Upon the passing of her Belgian Shepherd, a life shattered and needed to be reformed. And so did Cara’s glass artwork. After reconnecting with nature and its simple pleasures such as watching the birds, a smile or two emerged and so did glass birds.
If you’d like to know more of the story, discover the article about The Glass Bakery featured in Cottage Life!
Nature, Dogs and Birds
A connectedness with nature and wildlife, and a strong affinity with dogs remains the motivation behind The Glass Bakery® gift collections and company values. The Glass Bakery actively fundraises for Canadian dog charities by donating a portion of sales and from payments made via e-transfer.
Glass Birds in Annapolis Royal
After 14 years fusing glass by the sparkling waters of the St Margaret's Bay, Nova Scotia, The Glass Bakery relocated to the town of Annapolis Royal. Annapolis Royal is a vibrant, historic town in the beautiful Annapolis Valley adjacent to the Bay of Fundy.
Although the quaint artisan studio shop no longer exists, The Glass Bakery's birds continue to be sold in gift shops and galleries both in the Town of Annapolis Royal, and in Nova Scotia as a whole. The special glass birds are also available from select gift shops around the Maritime and Atlantic Provinces and Ontario.
