Gray Art Glass Blog

Witch balls are some of the most beloved pieces of glassblowing. Delicately hung in a window or dangling from a stand on a table, they add a unique touch of colour and sparkle to a home.

But, did you know they started out as more than just pretty ornaments?

Distilleries near Ottawa? Maybe you have one of our hand blown whiskey glasses and you're looking for a local spirit to pair it with? We've got you!

Here are our Top 5 distilleries in the area!

If you're searching for a way to memorialize a loved one and keep them close for years to come, memorial glass art may be a solution.

Keep reading to learn a bit more about memorial glass art and what the process entails.

The art of glassblowing requires numerous tools and techniques — and with that comes a language all it's own!

Keep reading to test your glassblowing vocabulary.

Who was the first glassblower? How old is glassblowing?

Keep reading for a brief history of this incredible craft and art form that dates back to the 1st century BC. Discover major highlights along the path of glassblowing history and learn why Gray Art Glass is such a special place to visit today.

Follow Gray Art Glass on social media!

With our new gallery space open, we're updating the ways you can follow us online too!

We have new Facebook and Instagram pages, and we've added TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube to our lineup.