In this 40 minute session under the expert guidance of a teaching artist, learn some of the basic glassblowing techniques to make a tumbler or vase. Seated at a bench on the hotshop floor, you will use glassblowing tools including jacks, blocks, paddles and punties to make cane and shape the molten glass into a vessel, before placing the finished work in an annealer (a kiln that cools the piece at a controlled rate to avoid stressing and cracking the glass).

Postage

Due to the annealing process, paperweights are not available to take home on the same day – your piece will be available for collection the following Wednesday after your session. If you cannot collect your piece, postage can be arranged at an additional cost of $15 per item. Quotes for international postage can be supplied.

Please note

• You must be aged 14 and over to participate
• You must comply with our OHS procedures or you will not be permitted access to the glassblowing studio:
  • Clothing must be natural – no synthetic fibres are allowed as these are highly flammable
  • Safety glasses must be worn (these are supplied, but reading glasses are also acceptable)
  • Long hair must be tied back
  • Covered shoes must be worn
• Group bookings for this activity cannot be made, however, consecutive sessions can be booked if available

Gift vouchers

To book using a gift voucher, please contact reception on (02) 6260 7005 from 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday to Sunday.