In establishing the glassworks, the ACT Government sought to position Canberra as Australia''s pre-eminent glass art producing area, thereby increasing the profile of the artists and generating cultural
As a major step toward reducing our environmental footprint, in 2018 we installed a 100Kw PV Solar Panel system covering our entire factory roof space, reducing our carbon emissions by 141,000kg of
Canberra Glassworks is the largest glass-making facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to studio glass.
Built and funded by the ACT Government, Canberra Glassworks is Australia''s only cultural centre that is wholly dedicated to contemporary glass art. Australia has developed an enviable reputation
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
There is a viewing area to watch the glass being made, where you can see the craftspeople blowing and shaping the glass objects. The shop, while expensive, is full of incredible
It is Canberra''s oldest permanent public building and has an ACT and National Heritage listing. Its location created problems for Walter Burley Griffin as it interfered with his original plans for a grand
The studio is open to the general public to view the glass artists working. Opened in May 2007 by Jon Stanhope, it is the largest dedicated glass studio facility in Australia.
The largest glass making facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to studio glass. Built and supported by the ACT Government, our state-of-the-art studios and exhibition space offer a unique
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
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