School Groups

1. Glassworks Tour

Guided tour | 45 min | group min 15 max 45 | $30 pp
Take a behind the scenes tour of the Glassworks. Students will learn 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:

• • • 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?

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, students will have the opportunity to get hands on and create their own glass tile. Students 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. Students will have a firsthand look at the process of shaping molten glass using traditional tools and techniques. The tour will explore questions such as:

• • • 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?

 4. Hotshop Demo + Tile

Demonstration & kiln forming | 90 min | group min 20 max 45 | $80 pp
After a glass blowing demonstration in the Hotshop, students will have the opportunity to get hands on and create their own glass tile. Students will cut, design and arrange glass to make their own kiln formed tiles. Postage of tiles is included.