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Canberra Glassworks

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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
    Man making glass object
  • Glass artists working with the kiln
    Australia's leading glass artists in action
  • People making tiles at an Off The Street class
    Making tiles at an Off The Street class
  • Glass works for sale
    Shop
  • torch blowing fire to shape glass
    torch blowing fire to shape glass
  • Ben Edols

DETAILS

PHONE

02 6260 7005

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.canberraglassworks.com

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday to Sunday: 10am - 4pm.

COSTS

Free

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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 370 REVIEWS

Ranked #24 of 220 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor

Awards

  • Certificate of Excellence 2019

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“Great group creative activity”

Reviewed on 26/01/2020

Years ago we were mesmerised watching the glass artists at work so Canberra Glassworks was a priority this trip. We booked ahead for both a tour and to get creative and make glass mosaic tiles. The...

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bigadventure5

“Great demonstration and samples”

Reviewed on 21/12/2019

I'd always wanted to see glass blowing and this demonstration was wonderful. As you watch, the odd question that crosses your mind causes you to look around and notice posters with those very...

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Review by

karenzmcbride

“Very interesting visit”

Reviewed on 30/11/2019

Whilst we didn't purchase any glass products, it was very interesting to watch the glassblowers creating a vase whilst we were there.

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RBN11

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