The Annual Ornament Spectacular

2026 Collection available in store only from 1 Dec

Collect a one-of-a-kind handmade ornament by Ben Edols, Lisa Cahill, Annette Blair, April Surgent and more. Each ornament sold will directly support artist skill development at the Glassworks in 2027.

Funny Peculiar, Not Funny ‘Ha Ha’

5 Nov 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
Erin Dickson’s first Australian solo exhibition brings together the full breadth of her diverse practice in a bold new body of work that fuses traditional craft skills with digital technologies.

Delightly

5 Nov to 15 Nov 2026
Lightning in a jar: Delightly brings an extraordinary natural phenomenon into an intimate encounter with glass and light in Canberra Glassworks foyer as part of the Craft and Design Festival

Donate Today | This AusArt Day, help us secure these important works for Canberra and be part of continuing Klaus’ extraordinary legacy.

Residency Program

CALL OUT | Now accepting applications for 2027 Graduates in Residence until 22 Nov

What’s On at Glassworks

Here’s whats coming up when you visit this month
Open Tue to Sun | 10am to 4pm

Annette Blair installation at War Memorial

2025 | The Australian War Memorial unveil commissioned glass installation, Quiet Skies, by Annette Blair for new public entrance in Canberra

The largest glass making facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to studio glass.

Built and supported by the ACT Government, 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.

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Canberra Glassworks building