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Hotshop Demonstration + Tile
Highlights
- Uncover the art of glass blowing as you witness molten glass shaped with traditional tools in the Hotshop.
- Explore the chemistry of glass while learning how its composition influences colour and flexibility during the demonstration.
- Create your own kiln-formed tile by cutting and arranging glass, leaving with a unique piece of art.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities including carparks and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable visit for all.
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.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Canberra Glassworks Tours
As the oldest public building in Canberra, the Kingston Powerhouse now houses one of Australia’s leading contemporary glass-making facilities. Book an on demand behind-the-scenes tour of the Glassworks at a time that suits you.
Want a hands-on experience? Include a tile-making class for an additional charge!
See the website for further details.
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Accreditations
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ATEC India Host
Memberships
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
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