Floriade About Town
A blooming good time at Canberra Glassworks
Spring into Canberra Glassworks, the largest glassmaking facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to studio glass. This season, we’re offering three Floriade-inspired workshops where participants learn from and create alongside professional glass artists. You’re in for a blooming good time!
Bugs, Butterflies & Blooms
We are absolutely bugging for this new hands-on workshop!
Perfect for both big and small entomology enthusiasts, these glass garden creations are definitely the beneficial bugs you want in your patch.
45mins | 8yrs+
kilnforming workshop
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.
Weekends from September – November
40 mins | 14yrs+
glass blowing workshop
Teen Glassblowing
Learn the art of glass blowing. This super fun glass blowing workshop is designed for young artists who want to immerse themselves in the magic of working with molten glass in the Hotshop.
Wed 30 Sep – Thu 1 Oct
2 days | 14-19yrs+
glass blowing workshop
Kids Design Competition
We’re inviting young creatives to let their imaginations bloom! Children can submit designs all year, inspired by this year’s theme, Art in Bloom. The winning design will be brought to life during Floriade 2026, becoming a vibrant part of the festival for everyone to enjoy.
Open to all kids and teens aged 17 and under. Entries close Fri 11 Sep
Sat 26 Sept | 11am
with Annette Blair