Chris Van Zanten Hot Glass Studio

Chris Van Zanten Hot Glass Studio Chris Van Zanten is a multi-disciplined Glass Artist who started his formal art education at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in the mid ‘70’s.

The past 16 years have been focussed in Art Glass; primarily architectural glass and hot glass. He has undertaken architectural glass commissions for a broad range of clientele in Canada and the U.S. Chris began his hot glass exploration in Corning, N.Y. in 1996. While there, he studied at several studios with various artists. This eventually led to the deeper involvement and exploration found in

today’s work. After blowing glass and teaching in Merrickville, ON for three years, he set out to design and build his own hot glass studio. Chris fired up his new O.S.C. GLASSWORKS in September, 2005. It is located between Pakenham and Arnprior; about a half hour drive west of Ottawa, ON, Canada. The nature of his work is evolutionary and designed to engage the beholder with a highly resolved moment of an age old dance with fire. “Each time I look into the radiance of my 2100 degree glass furnace I find a new horizon. It has become the fire in my bones.”

Chris Van Zanten is on the hunt for a space to be creative and get back to work. It could be a shared space with another...
05/21/2026

Chris Van Zanten is on the hunt for a space to be creative and get back to work. It could be a shared space with another artist. Chris wants to get back to stained glass work and needs a spot that's heated, has lighting and has a few power outlets to spare (100-200 amp service); the space needs to be at least 17’x 12’. If the place is a disaster zone, Chris is open to negotiating a cleanup. Ideally, the space would be in the Pakenham area, on the ground level, with no stairs to navigate. Any leads or suggestions would be super appreciated.- especially by his wife.

LAST CALL AT THE GLASS FURNACE. Maple Run Tour 2026 April 4-5; 10-4 both days. Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm, PakenhamH...
04/03/2026

LAST CALL AT THE GLASS FURNACE.
Maple Run Tour 2026 April 4-5; 10-4 both days.
Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm, Pakenham
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The John Deere 25.0 724 is up for sale. 2828 10th ConN. Come on by. I can’t answer my phone - I’m cleaning it now.
03/08/2026

The John Deere 25.0 724 is up for sale.
2828 10th ConN.
Come on by.
I can’t answer my phone - I’m cleaning it now.

The sun is shining and the sale is indoors. Come and visit. Treasures await 2828 10th Conc N Pakenham K0A 2X0
03/08/2026

The sun is shining and the sale is indoors. Come and visit. Treasures await
2828 10th Conc N Pakenham K0A 2X0

Getting ready for SALE March 7/8; 8-3pm.; 2828 10th Conc N, Pakenham, On
03/04/2026

Getting ready for SALE March 7/8; 8-3pm.; 2828 10th Conc N, Pakenham, On

03/04/2026

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Getting ready for my studio sale on March 7/8. 8-3. 2828 10th Conc N, Pakenham, OnCash onlyI am moving into an apartment...
03/04/2026

Getting ready for my studio sale on March 7/8. 8-3. 2828 10th Conc N, Pakenham, On
Cash only
I am moving into an apartment and my studio won’t fit…

03/02/2026

Don’t forget our Studio / Estate/ Yard/ Garage/ Shed sale March 7&8, 2026.
2828 10th Con N, Pakenham

Save the date …March 7 & 8 , 2026. Studio, household and garage sale all under one roof. 8-3 both days. Chris Van Vant...
02/21/2026

Save the date …March 7 & 8 , 2026. Studio, household and garage sale all under one roof. 8-3 both days. Chris Van Vanten is moving on ….there will be glass including bargain 2nds, tools, machinery, woodworking equipment, housewares…”stuff” that an artist keeps for 21 years for that next creative moment .
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Pakenham, ON
K0A2X0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

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+16136235222

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