A living tribute to Rick Williams · The Academy, 1991–2012

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Glassblowing Demonstration

Explore special events at the Academy of Spherical Arts.

One Snooker Street · Liberty Village, Toronto

Include a glassblower at your next event to fashion glass animals or holiday decorations on the spot using only a blow torch, a few sticks of glass and a couple of tools. The rate for the glassblower is $200.00 plus GST for the night and the fee for the glass animals and holiday decorations start at $6.50 each.

Original Academy text · 2010. View the original capture

Rick WilliamsRichard Barry Williams
1945 — 2026
The Academy’s crest

In loving memory

A door left open.
For Rick.

Rick Williams created the Academy of Spherical Arts—a place for beautiful things, good company, and a life well lived.

The Academy closed in 2012. This is its world, brought back to life in his memory. Step inside and imagine another evening at One Snooker Street.

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