Commissions
Canberra Glassworks commissions service provides expertise in custom glass fabrication and design. Our projects range from industrial product design to public and fine art installations. Working collaboratively with the client, we supply design, prototyping, manufacturing and project management services. We welcome both private and commercial commissions for unique artworks and corporate gifts and can guide you with design options throughout the creative process. Our museum and heritage restorations are fabricated to heritage specifications, most notably Parliament House Sydney and Government House Sydney.
Commissions are undertaken in consultation with architects or designers from the earliest design stages of a project. While some clients prefer us to create the design, many prefer to be heavily involved in the process – the choice is yours. Either way, we work closely with you to refine the commission and provide you with a detailed quote and timeline for delivery. With access to a world class facility and exceptional local artists specialising in glass blowing, kiln forming, casting and cold working, we can provide you with a unique design and fabrication opportunity.
To enquire about a commission,
please contact out Production and Commissions Manager
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Recent Projects
Hannah Gason at Canberra Centre
2023 | A commissioned installation by Hannah Gason inspired by Floriade for the Canberra Centre.
Alex Seton: Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt
2022 | An exhibition of new works in glass shown at The Lock Up 2022, Melbourne Design Fair 2023, and Sydney Contemporary 2023
Government House Sydney Lampshades
2020 | A reproduction series of 19th century glass blown lampshades now installed in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
April Phillips: Pendant Lights
2023 | A series of 1980s inspired lights shown in Memphis Now at Canberra Glassworks
Axolotl Mushroom Blocks
2023 | A commission of 325 mushroom coloured glass blocks for manufacturers, Axolotl
Lucy Simpson
2021 - 2023 | Three major glass projects with Yuwaalaraay artist, Lucy Simpson, in collaboration with Canberra Glassworks.
Hannah Gason
Hannah Gason is a mid-career glass artist and Glassworks Studio Tenant specialising in kiln formed and cold worked glass.
Rose-Mary Faulkner
Rose-Mary Faulkner is an emerging and Glassworks Studio artist specialising in kiln formed and cold worked glass.
Mel Douglas
Mel Douglas is an established glass artist and Glassworks Studio Tenant with an extensive practice across several glass workshops including cold worked, kiln formed and blown glass.