Canberra Glassworks | VisitCanberra

See the beauty and versatility of glass in a new light at the Canberra Glassworks, housed in the historic Kingston Power House. Take a self-guided tour and discover some of Canberra's heritage at this contemporary glass centre, the only one of its kind in Australia.

See professional glass artists at work, make your own glass paperweight or take introductory glass courses from experts and see their striking exhibitions. Visit our website for a full range of Make Your Own experiences, Creative Workshops and School Holiday Programs.

Bookings required for paperweights and other glass courses.

Man making glass object
Australia's leading glass artists in action
Making tiles at an Off The Street class
Shop
torch blowing fire to shape glass

DETAILS

PHONE

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.canberraglassworks.com

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday to Sunday: 10am - 4pm.

COSTS

Free

ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Canberra Glassworks

11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston Foreshore, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Features

Cafe

Carpark

Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 367 REVIEWS

Ranked #23 of 217 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor

Awards

Certificate of Excellence 2019

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“Interesting place to visit”

Reviewed on 22/10/2019

If you like looking at how glassware is blown and shaped, this is the place. In the (hot) factory area, there are seats for people to watch. There is also an opportunity to try your own hand ..but...

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Review by

ReneedN

“Amazing place! Must visit!”

Reviewed on 07/10/2019

Beautiful! The finished product that you’re able to make yourself is unique and will be treasured years after you’ve gone back home!
Make an afternoon of it like we did!
Staff are friendly, and the...

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Review by

QueenItchyFeet

“Wish I could Have stayed Longer”

Reviewed on 22/09/2019

Found this on the internet. We arrived on Sunday morning before catching the train back tio Sydney. We stayed for an hour and could have stayed longer. I am coming back to do a workshop. Left with a...

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trc2015

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