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Canberra Glassworks

Four artists cooling the pipes in the Glassowrks Hotshop
Glassware at Canberra Glassworks
Visitor viewing new neon works by Cobi Cockburn at Canberra Glassworks
Molten glass poured for sand casting at Canberra Glassworks
Teacher and student during glass blowing class
Glassworks artist using large flame torch to glass blow
Artists glass blowing in the Hotshop
Canberra Glassworks artist using a torch to heat and bend glass tubing for neon sculpture
Student in the hotshop
Artist with flameworking torch
Four artists cooling the pipes in the Glassowrks Hotshop
Glassware at Canberra Glassworks
Visitor viewing new neon works by Cobi Cockburn at Canberra Glassworks
Molten glass poured for sand casting at Canberra Glassworks
Teacher and student during glass blowing class

Overview

Canberra Glassworks is the largest glass-making facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to studio glass.

Built and supported by the ACT Government, their state-of-the-art studios and exhibition space offer a unique experience for art enthusiasts, glass lovers, and curious visitors alike. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a beginner looking to learn, or simply seeking inspiration, Canberra Glassworks has something extraordinary to offer you.

You can see amazing contemporary glass art exhibitions, watch artists at work in the Hotshop, wander through a self-guided tour of the facility, take a class, explore the history of the building, and buy a unique handmade item in the Gallery Shop.

11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 392 reviews

“Witness glass making first hand”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by CasandraTP

Situated next to the Old Bus Depot Markets this is a great addition to your visit. Entrance is via donation. There is a shop at the entrance full of beautiful glassware that has been created there...

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“Hidden Gem”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 9mos ago by Dumby T

The glassworks is a cool old building full of craftspeople doing interesting things. There is a viewing area to watch the glass being made, where you can see the craftspeople blowing and shaping the...

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“Poor customer service.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 11mos ago by C0nferencedelegate

After the three e-reminders and fronting up at 10.45am to be ready for the 11am tour, I was told to "take a seat and the tour guide will be with you at 11 o'clock...". At 11:00 I approached the front...

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Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Lockers
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop