Crafting Northern Art with Upcycled Glassware
Experience the magic of upcycled glass creations inspired by Canada's wild beauty
Save big and help the planet with our stunning, recycled Glassware.
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Discover unique glass art pieces crafted from recycled bottles, each with a touch of the North
Old Town Glassworks
We specializes in upcycling discarded glass into exquisite functional art inspired by Canada’s northern wildlife and natural beauty.
We are a worker-owned cooperative nestled in the heart of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. We have been at the forefront of environmental stewardship for over a quarter of a century. With a deep-seated commitment to the principles of rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle, we transform used and discarded bottles into stunning glassware since 1994, embodying our dedication to cleaner environment and a more sustainable future.
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Posted on Google Hank PruimTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fascinating place and story behind their place and glassware. Well worth a visit!Posted on Google Matt BTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A lovely glass shop with tons of works made from recycled glasses. I also really appreciate the artwork and craftwork they had in the shopPosted on Google Chry BobaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My friend and I had a good bit of fun making our glasses and learning about the history of this place! Our only issue was the group size. We were in the max group size of 8 with a few other pairs of people unrelated to us, and found that we were consistently pushed out of view of demonstrations and had no room at the table with the others to work on our glasses. Of course I don’t blame the workshop, as it’s a small space and the people there were equally as excited to get to participate in the experience, but it was a bit disheartening to have to stand to the side and wait for everyone to finish. I feel this would be rectified with smaller groups of maybe 6 max. Otherwise, it was an awesome experience, and I’m so happy to have gotten the chance to be a part of this during my visit.Posted on Google Natalie BermanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We LOVED our workshop there. Full hands-on experience, even for my kid!! We took home two beautiful vases we made!Posted on Google Mike DentzauTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Truly a must stop in Yellowknife! Matthew is entertaining and his passion about re-thinking how we reuse items is inspiring.Posted on Google Hugh MacArthurTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We really enjoyed our time at Old Town Glassworks. Matthew was a excellent both as a historian of the business and as an instructor. We are very pleased with our etched glasses and it is great to see such an environmentally conscious business! Hugh MacArthurPosted on Google Julie ChenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a really fun and interesting experience at this workshop, and it was awesome to leave with a custom souvenir to take home and be proud of. You get to make your own cup, mug, or vase and design your own glass etching. It was easy to follow along - you just choose your stencils and decide how you want to place them on the glass. Our instructor, Matthew, was always there to guide us and was super encouraging. He also gave me the freedom to try out some new designs, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The shop area also had some amazing designs for purchase and extra souvenirs as well!Posted on Google E PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the opportunity to participate in the glass workshop while in Yellowknife and are so glad we did. The workshop was informative, interesting, and overall a lot of fun. Creating our own glass pieces was a great experience, and they make wonderful souvenirs to take home. The staff are incredibly friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. We would definitely recommend this experience.Load more












