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Hotshop Demonstration + Tile

Artists glass blowing in the Hotshop
Visitors during tile making class
Artists blowing glass in the Hotshop at Canberra Glassworks
Visitors watching glass blowing
Visitor arranging glass on a tile
Visitors making glass tiles
Artists glass blowing in the Hotshop
Visitors during tile making class
Artists blowing glass in the Hotshop at Canberra Glassworks
Visitors watching glass blowing
Visitor arranging glass on a tile

Overview

Uncover the science of glass blowing in this Hotshop demonstration. Visitors will have a firsthand look at the process of shaping molten glass using traditional tools and techniques. The tour will explore questions such as:

How has glass-blowing evolved since its origin thousands of years ago?
What is the chemistry of glass and how does that affect its colour?
Is glass flexible?
What happens when glass is cooled too quickly?
Why is teamwork so important in the Hotshop?

After a glass-blowing demonstration in the Hotshop, visitors will have the opportunity to get hands-on and create their own glass tile. Visitors will cut, design and arrange glass to make their own kiln-formed tiles. Postage of tiles is included.

For more information or to make a booking, contact the Public Programs Manager, Wendy Dawes via the email and phone contacts.

11 Wentworth Ave, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 392 reviews

“Witness glass making first hand”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w 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 8mos 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 10mos 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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Tour Types
  • Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
  • Large Group Tour
  • On-site Experience
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour

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