In this session of Youth Craft Academy led by glass artist Kirei Samuel, students will learn all about the art of glass fusing from how to work with cold glass to making a design to understanding the process of firing the work in a kiln to fuse it together. Guidance on the elements and principles of art and design as well as methods for making interesting and engaging surface design will be covered. Students will make a variety of pieces including bowls, jewellery, and decorative objects. All materials will be provided. Previous participants are welcome to register again and continue to explore glass as a craft medium.

For youth aged 12-16, taking place on Thursday afternoons February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 5th and 12th, 2026 from 3:30-6 PM. Participants are invited to join us before the start of each session from 3-3:30 PM for a snack in the new Arts & Crafts Library.

About Youth Craft Academy Bursaries

As craft is a discipline that requires specialized materials and tools, plus the all important ingredient of time (each class will run 2.5 instead of 1.5 hours), courses are more expensive than regular County Arts Lab programming. Program delivery cost is also higher as there will be 2 instructors present to facilitate a 3 to 1 teaching ratio (3 participants to 1 instructor). To ensure that the art of craft is accessible to all youth living in Prince Edward County and surrounding areas, a special partnership with Rue Pigalle and other donors allows us to offer a 75-90% discounted rate to ALL participants. No application is required. The discounted rate will automatically apply at the time of registration.

If this discounted rate still remains a barrier, please reach out to YCA Program Lead Katrina Tompkins at [email protected].