Group Tours + On Demand Classes
Why wait? Book a date that works for you!
Canberra Glassworks offers engaging group tours and on demand classes Wednesday to Sunday, with additional Thursday evening sessions at 6:00 pm (tours only).
What can you do? Choose from…
We require at least 2 weeks notice and bookings are essential.
Find out more | GROUP TOURS
1. Glassworks Tour
Guided tour | 45 min | group min 15 max 45 | $30 pp
Take a behind the scenes tour of the Glassworks. Visitors will uncover how this iconic building played a vital role in the development of Australia’s planned capital city and how it has evolved into an internationally recognised glass making centre. The tour will explore questions such as:
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- What is the history of the Kingston Powerhouse, and why was it built?
- How many ways can we make glass?
- What is the chemistry of glass and how does that affect its colour?
- How do different temperatures affect glass?
- Are there sustainable ways of using glass as a material at the Glassworks?
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2. Glassworks Tour + Tile
Guided tour & kiln forming | 90 min | group min 15 max 45 | $60 pp
After a behind the scenes tour of the Glassworks, visitors will have the opportunity to get hands on and create their own glass tile. Visitors will cut, design and arrange glass to make their own kiln formed tiles. Postage of tiles is included.
3. Hotshop Demo
Demonstration | 45 min | group min 20 max 45 | $50 pp
Uncover the science of glass blowing in this Hotshop demonstration. Visitors will have a firsthand look at the process of shaping molten glass using traditional tools and techniques. The tour will explore questions such as:
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- How has glass blowing evolved since its origin thousands of years ago?
- What is the chemistry of glass and how does that affect its colour?
- Is glass flexible?
- What happens when glass is cooled too quickly?
- Why is teamwork so important in the Hotshop?
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4. Hotshop Demo + Tile
Demonstration & kiln forming | 90 min | group min 20 max 45 | $80 pp
After a glass blowing demonstration in the Hotshop, visitors will have the opportunity to get hands on and create their own glass tile. Visitors will cut, design and arrange glass to make their own kiln formed tiles. Postage of tiles is included.
For more information, please contact our Public Programs Manager
Find out more | GROUP CLASSES
1. Glass + Wood
Glass blowing & wood carving | 6 hrs | group max 6 | $3000 per group
Create a matching spoon and bowl set in this wood carving and glass blowing class.
2. Glass + Silver
Flame working | 2 days | group max 7 | $3000 per group
Forge a unique set of glass and silver jewellery in this flame working class.
3. Carve on Glass
Cold Working | 6 hrs | class max 6 | $2400 per group
Engrave, polish, and sandblast your own designs onto glass. Perfect for those interested in design, drawing, or calligraphy.
4. Bead Making
Flame Working | 3 hrs | class max 7 | $2500 group
Thread molten glass over a hot torch to make your own flame worked beads.
5. Kiln 2 / Continuing
Kiln forming | 3 hrs | class max 7 | $2000 group
Blend beginning skills with new ideas in this continuing class. Previous experience required: must have completed Kiln 1 / Beginners.
5. Neon 2 / Continuing
Neon bending | 2 days | class max 6 | $1000 per person
Glow up your basics skills in neon to blend and splice your new ideas. Previous experience required: must have completed Neon 1/ Beginners.
For more information, please contact our Public Programs Manager