Here’s what is coming up at Canberra Glassworks
Exhibition
GR’AFT
GR’AFT draws on the ancient practice of grafting—the joining of separate living forms to create new growth—as both process and metaphor. The sculptures emerged through the grafting of materials, environments, technical knowledge, and shared making, generating forms.
6 Aug – 25 Oct 2026
Main Gallery | Level G
Class
The Gardeners’ Workshop
Join us for a practical fused glass workshop at Canberra Glassworks, led by Canberra Contemporary exhibiting artist Tamara Henderson. This workshop offers a rare and exciting opportunity to create and take home your own unique glass hanging pendant, inspired by artist Henderson’s current exhibition ‘The Gardener’s Bar.
with Tamara Henderson | Sat 8 Aug
National Science Week
Glass Lab: Seeds of Fire
What happens when you mix curiosity, creativity and a little bit of heat? Seeds of Science is your chance to find out this Science Week on Saturday, 15th August!
Glass Lab: Seeds of Fire
10am – 2pm | $20 Drop-in
Glass Flameworking with Akie Haga
10am – 12pm | Live | Free
Glassblowing Demonstration with Justine McLaren and Tom Rowney
12.30pm – 4pm | Live | Free
classes
Short Courses
Learn a new skill in one of our new short courses, offering you focused guidance from leading Australian glass artists.
Intro to Flameworking
with Akie Haga | from Sat 19 Sep
Glass and Wood
With Dan Venables + Rose Keightley | Sun 20 Sep
Neon Projects
With David Cooper | from Sat 26 Sept
Kids + Teens
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. Competition opens Wed 4 Feb.
Entries close Fri 11 Sep