About

Me

I'm Justin, artist and instructor at Blast from the Glass Studio, based out of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. With 20 years of stained glass experience, I specialize in Tiffany and mixed-method techniques that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary conceptual approaches - as far as my style, think cyber-church.

Interested in commissioning a window or panel? Reach out to me by my contact form.

The Studio

My studio is located in Octopus Studios - on the 2nd floor. Inside the studio, I teach classes for beginners and novices looking to learn this unique artform.

These art lessons are for up to 6 people and provide you with all the material and supplies to create your first stained glass piece.

And the void below all things, that darkness I will fear no longer. #hollowknight
And the void below all things, that darkness I will fear no longer. #hollowknight
Grinding out my hornet stained glass piece with a lil dance🤓
First window sized piece is complete. I learned a lot, and now have the window design for my cyber church 2045.
First window sized piece is complete. I learned a lot, and now have the window design for my cyber church 2045.
1.5 steps away from integration Come see it live during the @culturecrawl open studios 🪩
1.5 steps away from integration Come see it live during the @culturecrawl open studios 🪩
First part complete. Hoping to have the whole window done for the east side culture crawl 🤞🤞 #stainedglass #window
First part complete. Hoping to have the whole window done for the east side culture crawl 🤞🤞 #stainedglass #window
Gotta have fàæîíïτtttհḩ #cyber #church #stainedglass
Gotta have fàæîíïτtttհḩ #cyber #church #stainedglass
And the void below all things, that darkness I will fear no longer. #hollowknight
Grinding out my hornet stained glass piece with a lil dance🤓
First window sized piece is complete. I learned a lot, and now have the window design for my cyber church 2045. 1.5 steps away from integration Come see it live during the @culturecrawl open studios 🪩 First part complete. Hoping to have the whole window done for the east side culture crawl 🤞🤞 #stainedglass #window Gotta have fàæîíïτtttհḩ #cyber #church #stainedglass
People working on a stained glass project at a craft workshop, with tools and glass pieces on the table and colorful stained glass panels in the window.
A young woman with long brown hair, smiling and holding a small stained glass ornament in front of a window. The background features stained glass art pieces on the window.
Two people working on stained glass art at a crafting table with tools, glass pieces, and soldering supplies.

Stained Glass Lessons

Traditional craft. Otherworldly results.

“Justin was an awesome instructor and helped bring our stained glass visions to life! We took it step by step and had a lot of support along the way. Can’t recommend enough - if you have any interest in making stained glass do yourself a favour and take a class with Justin, you won’t regret it.”
— Judith
“This workshop was awesome! Justin creates a warm and welcoming space and as someone who felt a little intimidated by stained glass, that was super appreciated. He gives great instruction and supports you throughout the process. And he’s just a cool guy. If you’ve ever been curious about stained glass, I HIGHLY recommend checking his workshops out! Support local arts!
I’ll cherish my glass chicken forever.”
— Jess Stanley

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