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Did you know that this year is the year of glass in Montréal?
Montreal, City of Glass is an event organized by the major museums and various institutions of Montreal to give recognition to all glass creations found throughout the city.
To celebrate this many Montreal institutions are having special events throughout the year, including Studio du Verre, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
and Montreal's school of glassblowing, Espace Verre.At the museum alone there will be many lectures and films about Tiffany to accompany their exhibition of his windows,
tiffany lamps and his blown glass vases. We have highlighted the most interesting dates and locations for the next few weeks.
Exhibitions
Tiffany Glass, a Passion for Colour
February 12 to May 2, 2010
Museum of Fine Arts
Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933) is famous for the original and spectacular effects of colour and light that he achieved in his blown vases,
stained glasswindows and lamps. A Canadian first, this exhibition focusses on Tiffany'soutstanding contribution to design and the technology of glass.
Lectures and Events
Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls
February 11, 16:30 ,
Museum of Fine Arts
A lecture involving research from the 1890-1907 regarding Ms Driscoll and a team of designers and artisans working and creating in
Tiffany's studios. What a great topic to kick off the the Tiffany exhibit. Martin Eidelberg, emeritus professor of Art History, Rutgers
University will be giving this lecture.
Tiffany Day Event at Studio du Verre
February 14, 13:00 to 15:00
Studio du Verre
What better way to spend Valentine's day than falling in love with the amazing work of Pierre Leblond.
In this 2 hour seminar, Pierre will bring in a selection of his lamps for you to experience first hand the warmth that a well made lamp with beautifully chosen glass gives. Maybe you will even be tempted to sign up for his every popular Tiffany course, which starts 25th February.
The Evolution of Stained Glass and Techniques from the middle ages to the present
February 24, 19 h 30 to 21 h 30
Université of Montreal - Pavillon 3200, Jean-Brillant street
With Hugo Baillargeon
This is a fascinating power point lecture analysing works throughout the ages. With the very entertaining Hugo Baillargeon, who brings his
love and passion for glass with him to every lecture. This lecture is part of the Belles Soirées series of the Universty of Montreal.
Hugo Baillargeon is a respected member of the Studio du Verre restoration team.
Tiffany and His Place in the Art Nouveau Movement
March 14
Museum of Fine Arts
A lecture given by Christiane Gosselin, in French placing Tiffany's work againtst the backdrop of Art Nouveau,
Paris and New York in the early 20th century.
Movies and entertainment
FILM - The Tiffanys: The Mark of Excellence
February 21, 13.30
Museum of Fine Arts
Tiffany: The Mark of Excellence. The father created an empire of taste glamour and sophistication.
The son took an ancient art and created modern masterpieces. Charles and Louis Tiffany could hardly have been more different.
Charles was a born businessman; Louis his son a visionary artist with little commercial sense who spent much of his $32 million inheritance
covering his business losses and supporting a lifestyle appropriate to a society figure in the "Gilded Age."
Together they created a legacy of beauty that remains untarnished and unmatched.
Classes and Workshops
Introduction to Stained Glass
March 20/21
Museum of Fine Arts
We are very excited to have one of our very own stained glass artists and teacher, Stephanie,
give an introductory course on Stained Glass at the museum. As you know, Stephanie, a graduate of Espace Verre and The Alberta
Fine Arts College, teaches Fusion and Beginners and Intermediate Stained Glass here in our studios.
Guided Tour at Studio du verre
We have been having an increasing number of museum tour groups that have come to have a tour of our store and workshop, to see how a stained glass studio functions and to have a look at the work that we do. If you and your group would like to come and have a 2 hour guided tour of Studio du Verre, for a nominal fee, we have created a special lecture and demo that can be adjusted to fit your particular interests. For more information please contact Stephanie. We can accomodate groups of 10-20 people.
