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Bavin Glassworks
4.5
16 reviews
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Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries
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Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Bavin Glassworks is a family owned and operated working Art Studio and Gallery specializing in Blown Glass. Established in 1988 by Pat Bavin, Bavin Glassworks continues to operate much the same way as it always has. People are welcome to view the glassblowers at work when they are in the studio, and then can view and purchase the wares made on site in the attached gallery.
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GPaCalgary
Calgary, Canada2,020 contributions
Great Spot to Browse and buy from talented Artists
Mar. 2021
We found this place to be chock full of artistic treasures, including glassworks, paintings, and ceramic jewellry. Ryan Bavin gave us a thoroughly entertaining education on the art of glass blowing and many other subjects. In the end, we walked out with a few pieces of his beautiful glass art.
Written March 24, 2021
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Ryan B
Thanks for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Written July 14, 2021
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Glenda B
Calgary, Canada263 contributions
Amazing Glass Art
Jul. 2018 • Family
We stopped in here for a look. They actually had blow the glass at this location...just not in the summertime. They do have a gift shop with a wide selection of glassware vases, sculptures, jewelry with glass beads. Very interesting. Friendly staff.
Written July 3, 2018
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AlbertaGumby
Alberta46 contributions
Beautiful work!
Jun. 2017 • Couples
Amazing talent and they are willing to answer any questions you may have about what they are doing at the shop,
Written June 9, 2017
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plfkgf
Calgary, Canada217 contributions
Always a great shop to visit
Jun. 2017
Whenever we are in the Invermere area, we stop in at Bavinglassworks. There is always something new to see. Ryan is a talented glassblower who will amaze you with his realistic glass fish sculptures. They would be admired in any home and they are a great conversation piece because they are so interesting. They are only a small part of the talent that Ryan displays. His photographs show the absolute beauty of the area and demonstrate his love for nature.
Written June 5, 2017
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zedmanab
Alberta130 contributions
Another art type place
Aug. 2016 • Family
We stopped by here after almost going by--but cool that we did--seeing how they did stuff was cool--and quite well priced for us to buy some gifts for ourselves & others.
Helpful friendly staff as well...
We would stop by again if we are in Windermere again.
Written May 22, 2017
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Tom M
Invermere, Canada136 contributions
Glass bowl
Feb. 2017 • Couples
Watched two glass bowls being made. Fantastic. I enjoyed watching the way it is done. With the ease of a master.
Written February 2, 2017
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BB Carmen J
Burlington, Canada239 contributions
Watch the Artist at Work
Jan. 2016 • Family
We were fortunate to arrive when 2 artist were starting their work. Might want to call ahead of time to see when this is available.Great place to take those ladies who don't ski.
Written February 9, 2016
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Terry J B
Cranbrook, Canada255 contributions
Ya Gotta see the Works of Art in Glass
Jan. 2016 • Couples
Fascinating place to visit and they are often working the kilns when you visit so you can watch them create the latest work of ART.
The have some real treasures especially the latest works by Pat Bavin of the Totem pole like -glass sculptures. They are FANTASTIC pieces so be sure and stop in and see them..
Written January 21, 2016
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Tom M
Invermere, Canada136 contributions
Glassblowing
Jan. 2016 • Couples
We had the opportunity to watch several bowls being made. The process was great to watch. The totem project was also interesting to watch develop. There is a coffee shop next door and it makes for a great visit.
Written January 10, 2016
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Ed C
Golden, Canada3 contributions
Glassworks
Nov. 2015 • Solo
Watched these peoples work on the glass ornaments they were making. They took the time to respond to questions, I did not have much to say but others did. They got a very interesting shop, and I enjoyed the place.
Written November 16, 2015
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Bavin Glassworks is open:
  • Thu - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.