PASSION
SIMPLICITY
CHARACTER
ABOUT US
OUR PURPOSE: MAKE PEOPLE SMILE.
OUR STORY
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Talking about facapple glass means talking about the great ongoing support of friends, clients, gallery owners and members of the glass community. We’re grateful to the people who believe in Hayden’s work and the exciting future we’re building.
Why the name fascapple? It’s a nod to the importance of honouring one’s roots and community. It’s the name of the small croft in Scotland’s highlands where John MacRae—Hayden’s paternal grandfather—grew up. It’s a truly beautiful place. Similarly, you’ll see we’re dedicated to creating beauty and joy—from the details of a small glass to large vessels that trip the light fantastic to teaching folks how to blow glass.
At fascapple glass our purpose is to make people smile. Our values—passion, character, simplicity—stand behind every piece we make, every conversation we have. That’s a bit about us. More importantly, how can we help you today?
Our Beginnings, Our Future
Passion strikes in curious ways. For Hayden, it was a Rupert Bear story his gramma Betty read to him as a young boy. Rupert’s visit to a glass factory sparked an interest that stuck with Hayden. Add the wonders learned at the first workshop he attended at age 13, plus years of training and experience gained at local glassblowing studios, and you have the beginnings of it all.
Today, fascapple glass is a dynamic family-run business co-founded by Hayden, William and Ian MacRae and Lydia Avery. Hayden MacRae original works and fascapple glass home décor can be found across Canada, the United States, and in England and France. Each piece reflects the imagination, skill, and character of our Calgary studio, which opened in 2020.
DOING OUR PART
Starting With Small Steps
We were literally involved in building the studio from the ground up. As a new business on a tight budget, we’ve always looked for small and meaningful ways to manage our environmental footprint—from choosing a water-efficient toilet to the sourcing of environmentally friendly paper towels, to reusing and repurposing equipment. Today, for example, we’re working with other glass artists to recycle our used glass. We’re looking at ways to enhance the operation of our existing equipment and towards purchasing new equipment in the future. Our operating assumption: We can always do better.
Helping
We’re a young company with ideas on how to support the community. We’re already quietly contributing to initiatives such as the fORM golf tournament and their commitment Hotchkiss Brain Institute, the Calgary Region of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Calgary Centre for Suicide Prevention and Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation “Build them Up” program. In addition to creating the awards for the Willow Park Charity Golf Classic, we support them in their committment to Calgary non profit organizations.
“Creativity takes courage.”
—Henri Matisse
OUR STUDIO
Quick facts:
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The 2,000-square foot studio completed in 2020 is one of a few public glassblowing studios in Western Canada.
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Can host corporate and private groups of up to 22 people.
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Free onsite parking. Wheelchair accessible.
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Equipment is CSA approved.
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Gallery featuring gifts, home decor and original works created by Hayden MacRae and fascapple glass.
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Artists from Alberta, British Columbia and the United States create at fascapple glass.
Welcome
This is where Calgary glassblowing adventures begin, and passions are pursued. From guests wanting to experience glassblowing for the first time to professional and hobbyist artists with decades of experience, we welcome all.