Canberra Glassworks

Spring into Canberra Glassworks

This season, Canberra Glassworks are offering three Floriade-inspired workshops where participants learn from and create alongside professional glass artists. Perfect for budding artists of all ages! Bookings are essential.

Choose from…

Make Your Own Spring Vase

Step into the heart of the Hotshop at Canberra Glassworks and experience the thrill of working with molten glass! In this unforgettable workshop, team up with a skilled glassblower to create your very own glass vase inspired by Floriade’s flowers such as tulip pink, daffodil yellow, and hyacinth blue.

Duration: 40 mins
Cost: $220pp
Ages: 14 + only
Dates: Weekends between September to November

Glass Garden Charms

Discover the magic of fused glass as you cut, shape and create your very own garden charm. This hands-on experience blends science and nature in a fun and safe environment, giving you a chance to explore how heat transforms materials and how nature inspires design.

Duration: 45 mins
Cost: $65pp
Ages: 8 + or ages 5-8 with parent/guardian supervision and assistance at all times.

Shimmer Bugs

We are absolutely bugging for this new hands-on workshop crafting iridescent fused glass insects. Perfect for both big and small entomology enthusiasts, these glass garden critters are definitely the beneficial bugs you want in your patch.

Duration: 60 mins
Cost: $85pp
Ages: 8 + or ages 5-8 with parent/guardian supervision and assistance at all times

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Canberra Glassworks

Visit Us for a Blooming Good Time!

Spring into Canberra Glassworks, the largest glassmaking facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to studio glass.

Housed in the heritage listed Old Kingston Powerhouse, our state-of-the-art studios and exhibition space offer a unique experience for art enthusiasts, glass lovers, and curious visitors alike. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a beginner looking to learn, or simply seeking inspiration, Canberra Glassworks has something extraordinary to offer you.

You can see amazing contemporary glass art exhibitions, watch artists at work in the Hotshop, wander through a self guided tour of the facility, take a class, explore the history of the building, and buy a unique hand-made item in the Gallery Shop.

Canberra Glassworks
⟟ 11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston ACT 2604
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10AM-4PM
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