Create your own holiday stained glass ornament in this hands-on workshop at Parkwood Historic Site. A perfect blend of art, history, and festive fun.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness level required, just patience and enthusiasm
Wildlife
History
Parkwood was designated a National Historic Site in 1988, preserving its architectural and cultural significance over the decades.
Conservation
The site emphasizes sustainability by maintaining historic landscapes and promoting eco-friendly practices during events.
Parkwood National Historic Site
Create your own holiday stained glass ornament in this hands-on workshop at Parkwood Historic Site. A perfect blend of art, history, and festive fun.
Parkwood National Historic Site in Oshawa, Ontario preserves a rich cultural setting and offers a broad calendar of public programming that blends historic interpretation with hands-on experiences. The site presents guided tours and interpreted performances such as Servants' Tours and themed walks, alongside practical workshops in crafts, food, and floral design.
Programming includes seasonal markets like Retro Fest Vendor Market and Winter Fest Vendor Market, community-focused events such as Parkwood Christmas Tours and The Way Home Film Location Bus Tour, and creative workshops covering stained glass, candle making, holiday wreaths, pottery, perfume making, and culinary demonstrations. Several workshops are taught by named instructors or partners noted in event listings — for example, stained glass sessions led by Emilie Shipman-Wight and Meghan Murphy and perfume-making presented by Dakaari Fragrance House. Parkwood also stages horticultural programs in its greenhouses, including floral arrangement workshops and guided garden tours led by site staff.
Parkwood’s event listings show a mix of ticketed and free events and seasonal sell-outs, reflecting active community engagement. The site's public programs combine interpretive tours with hands-on learning opportunities across craft, food, horticulture, and holiday-themed experiences. All descriptions and event listings are presented in third person and reflect the programming and partnerships publicly listed for Parkwood National Historic Site.
Location
Oshawa, Ontario
Located in Oshawa, Ontario
Experiences
58 listed experiences
Tours, workshops, markets and events
Seasonal Events
Holiday & seasonal programming
Markets, workshops, and tours
Designation
National Historic Site
Official historic site designation
Find upcoming dates for guided tours, seasonal markets, and hands-on workshops — reserve tickets early for popular sessions and holiday events.
Arrive early
Get settled and enjoy the historic surroundings before your workshop begins.
Wear old clothes
Soldering can be messy; dress in clothing you're okay with getting stained.
Bring a friend
Share the creative experience and make it even more memorable.
Check the schedule
Confirm workshop times in advance to secure your spot during peak seasons.
Comfortable Clothing
Casual clothes that can get a little stained or soldered.
Apron
Helps protect your clothes during a soldering session.
Magnifying Glass
Useful for detailed soldering work.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while working on your piece.