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Glasfax - Still Alive and Well

Glasfax is an organization dedicated to the study of glass manufactured and used in Canada from before Confederation right up to the present day. Glasfax was founded in 1967 during Canada's Centenial celebrations. There are three chapters – District 3 with members in the Greater Toronto Area; District 4 with a membership based in southwestern Ontario; and District X for members in all other locations. Our members are interested in the history of glass in all its phases from raw materials to the finished article.

The objectives of Glasfax are:

To encourage interest in the preservation and history of Canadian glass
To encourage the exchange of information between members and non-members

To assist newcomers to this field in acquiring knowledge and a deep appreciation of the beauty and artistry found in many forms of glass

District 4, in the London region, meets the second Sunday afternoon of each month with the exception of July and August. District 3, in the Greater Toronto area, typically has eight meetings on Sunday afternoons in halls, homes, or local museums. Meetings are typically held in member's homes where we can enjoy viewing their collections while partaking of a light lunch prior to the meeting. Our meetings include informal talks by members, guest speakers, videos, etc. followed by a show and tell session. Other activities include visits to museums, art galleries and glass seminars.