Autumn 2023 Newsletter

What's New at Loretta ?

We're thrilled to share our latest updates and news with you. With all of the changes we made at the studio over the last while, we are finally settling into our enhanced space.

This past summer we hosted our first international teacher, welcomed many new faces into our studio community and we offered some private "make your own wedding band" classes taught by professional goldsmith Csilla Ekes.

Our glass classes and torchtime continued to be popular throughout the summer season. Our studio patrons braved hot weather, hail, tornadoes and other freakish weather events to come to the studio and tap into their creative sides. Special thanks to our glass teachers Janet Evans, Drewski Glass and Katherine Southam for guiding our students.

This fall, we're getting ready to welcome Lisa Robertson of Rebel Soul Design as a silversmithing teacher. Lisa will be working with us to develop a new silversmithing curriculum which will complement the classes we already offer.

Additionally, we're eager to unveil new offerings for the upcoming season. We have been hard at work fine tuning an enamelling program and a glass chains class. Stay tuned!

Lastly, we appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to serving you even better. See you soon!

DON'T MISS OUT

We have released our glass class schedule including borosilicate flamework, soft glass flamework and kiln cast glass sculpture. Sign up now before it's too late!

HOT OFF THE TORCH!

Caterina Zucchi of Studio Zero Vetro came all the way from Italy to teach her Skills and Shapes Blown Beads class and it was a resounding success! Check out the reel that got people talking about us.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Our silversmithing teacher Csilla Ekes loves to help couples make their own wedding bands. This lovely couple used both yellow and rose gold to make each others rings.

LATEST AND GREATEST

Our new enamelling class starts in October! We can't wait to show you all of the vibrant colours - grab your spot before the class fills up!

GLASS CHAINS YOU SAY ?

Loretta Studio member Nancy Snihur loves fire! She is specialized in making exquisite glass chains and has agreed to teach a class or two! Coming soon

Studio Members Work Acquired by the Ottawa Public Art Program

City of Ottawa 

Direct Purchase 2019

Hairbrush, flameworked soda lime glass and found object

Charlynne Lafontaine

2018

City of Ottawa

Direct Purchase 2022

Falling From the Sky, kiln cast gaffer crystal and bronze

Katherine Southam

2019

City of Ottawa

Direct Purchase 2023

Human Microbiome 2, flameworked soda lime glass, found object

Charlynne Lafontaine

2022

IN OTHER NEWS ...

Even though we’re surrounded by construction the studio is OPEN as usual. If one end of our street is blocked, the other end should be open. Don't be dissuaded by the no parking signs, our clients can park here. See you at the studio 🔥