Violet Hamence-Davies • Attended Aug 2026



Absolutely incredible introduction to glassblowing, had so much fun and learnt so much, thanks to Nick, who was an excellent teacher. We each got to make a paperweight and a tumbler, and through that process learnt the basics of glassblowing, from picking up molten glass, to adding colour, using tools to shape the glass, assisting others in the class, all the while doing this safely with the oversight and help of Nick, who ensured we all made a glass paperweight and tumbler with ease. We got to pick them up the very next day, and we are definitely addicted to glassblowing now!


Paula Watson • Attended Aug 2026



Such a fun class and unlike anything I've learnt before. Totally mesmerising process and now I have a cool tumbler with slightly wonky character, and a beautiful paperweight. Nick is an excellent teacher and he maintained a safe, informative, hands-on class. Definitely recommend!

Introductory Glassblowing Workshop review by Paula Watson - Melbourne

Yu Gao • Attended Aug 2026



Teacher Nick is supportive and encouraging. Instruction was clear as well. Had a lovely time.

Judith Watson • Attended Aug 2026



I 100% recommend this class! We had such a great time this morning learning how to make a beautiful glass paperweight and tumbler. Nick was a wonderful teacher who kept us all safe while allowing us to enjoy the whole creative glassblowing experience. I cannot wait to see the items we made. A fabulous class, outside of anything I’ve done before. Thank you!


Maddie Lawn • Attended Aug 2026



Had a fantastic time! Nick is a wonderful teacher and helps you every step of the way


Mia Mats • Attended Aug 2026



Great class, both facilitators were very passionate, helpful and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the whole experience. Highly recommended. Thank you

Emma Shelton • Attended Aug 2026



Such a wonderful experience! Calm and helpful instructors. Fun and easy to follow! Would recommend and come again!

Sandra Kozmits • Attended Aug 2026



Just wow. This was completely amazing. Glassblowing has been on my bucket list for a very long time and so I was very excited to find this class. Despite being a complete beginner with no idea what I was doing, I made two gorgeous pieces with Nick's knowledgeable expertise and hands on guidance. Now I am definitely interested in coming back for more!


Stephanie Lambiris • Attended Aug 2026



The introductory glassblowing workshop was the absolute best! Such a fun and challenging experience. I loved every second of it and want to go back and do more. Nick was such a patient and generous instructor. Highly recommend this workshop!!

Alison Duke • Attended Aug 2026



Nick was an excellent instructor & guided the class beautifully to help us make a paperweight & vase.
I would highly recommend this class to anyone who has an interest in glass.


Emma Fosternally • Attended Aug 2026



Highly recommended this class. They pack a lot in the short amount of time. Thought Nick was great in breaking down each step.

Amy O • Attended Aug 2026



I purchased this class as a gift for my partner. It was a great class. We enjoyed the small group for more personalised instruction. Our instructor had lots of knowledge and was good for a chat. We loved it!

Simer Khaira • Attended Aug 2026



Was surprised by how I was able to create my very own glass bird. Instructions were clear and easy to understand

Latecha Khairy • Attended Aug 2026



We had so much fun & our instructor was so supportive. We will be back for the next course.

Lucy Wilde • Attended Aug 2026



Amazing class, everything about it was great!

Alicia Secomb • Attended Aug 2026



Great class, fun, teacher was excellent. Loved it.

Michelle Jepp • Attended Aug 2026



We were a family of four and had a private lesson with Nick one weekend.
Nick was a wonderful teacher. There was alot of information to absorb, especially around safety and technique but Nick was always on hand to direct and help in a very calm manner. Thank goodness, as my beginner technique was severely lacking. We all had a great time as a family and now have a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the design and skill of this artisan trade. The time past very quickly. Workshop was easy to find, the dog is very friendly and I would recommend to anyone who is interested.


Jody Harper • Attended Aug 2026



Was an awesome experience. Very experienced teacher and great role plays prior to getting hands on with the glass. Highly recommend for all abilities.

Coco Goldberg • Attended May 2026



Fantastic class. Really cool experience. I highly recommend. We’re already looking at doing an other one of their classes

Bernard Smith • Attended May 2026



The session was really interesting and hands on. Safety was a priority and I felt in good hands.
I really liked the guidance and support and enjoyed the creative, collaborative approach to the class.
The gift card process was easy to navigate.

Introductory Glassblowing Workshop review by Bernard Smith - Melbourne

Paul Colvin • Attended May 2026



Great instructor, really nice and helpful. A great workshop

Elizabet Galaktionova • Attended May 2026



If only I could give 100 stars! Absolutely loved this workshop! The class was super easy to follow, really well structured, and just genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. I also loved that the group was small — it made everything feel really friendly and comfortable, like everyone already knew each other ️
Nick was so friendly and accommodating, and explained everything in a way that just made total sense. I originally booked this as a birthday gift for my boyfriend, but honestly… I think it ended up being more of a gift for myself :D
And the best part is what you get to take home afterwards! I absolutely love my bird, and it feels so special knowing you made it yourself. Such a fun and different experience — definitely recommend this workshop! 100/10


Jacqueline Xerri • Attended May 2026



What a wonderful afternoon learning the art of glassblowing and creating our own glass bird or paperweight to take home as a keepsake. Nick was fantastic, patiently explaining each step and making the process easy to follow. It was a truly enjoyable hands-on experience and a perfect introduction to glassblowing. Jacqui, Michelle, Noeleen & Jessica


Natalie Backman • Attended May 2026



Great class, thoroughly enjoyed it, and you get to take home your hard work. The facilitator was very good and patient. Would recommend even the least creative person to enjoy.

Willis Newitt • Attended May 2026



Me and my partner had an awesome experience here. Awesome workshop and super friendly teacher. We made some glass birds and can't wait to see how they turn out!

Glassblowing Workshop: Taster review by Willis Newitt - Melbourne

Danii Barcan • Attended May 2026



Nick was awesome very helpful and passionate.
Would definitely recommend this experience. Better with a plus one.

Amy Caspar • Attended May 2026



Teacher communicated and demonstrated clearly. Was a really lovely guy with a great breadth of experience. Pity my brain finds it hard to do two actions at once, unlike the rest of the class. Very fun and eye opening.


Peta Phillips • Attended Apr 2026



I was given a class for my birthday but had always wanted to try glass blowing. The class was so much fun! The instructor was very clear and spent a lot of time on safety and technique and was right there to guide you and help out if you needed it. He was very knowledgeable and explained each step first. I’m definitely going to do the intermediate class next!


Giovanna Longworth • Attended Apr 2026



What a fun class. Great teacher, very knowledgeable and helpful. He made it look so easy. I was pleasantly surprised that I actually managed to make a bird and not a blob. Colours are wonderful.

Glassblowing Workshop: Taster review by Giovanna Longworth - Melbourne

Matisse Gabbert • Attended Mar 2026



Thank you for a fun experience with a fancinating artform. I went solo and had a great time with my group. Our teacher was skilled and jovial, and I can't reccommend the bloke's class enough. I'll be back for more glassblowing!

Scott Harvey • Attended Apr 2026



Great fun. Great teacher. Great instructions. Great group.
Highly recommend for those looking to try something new.

Erin Anthony • Attended Apr 2026



So much fun and i ended up with a beautiful piece of work. Thankyou Nick for making it so easy to learn and so enjoyable.

Glassblowing Workshop: Taster review by Erin Anthony - Melbourne

Robert Hunter Burnett • Attended Apr 2026



Excellent & enjoyable class, lovely teacher and good vibes. Inspired to enrol on a beginner course to learn more


Anna Gray • Attended Mar 2026



What a brilliant class and teacher! Molten glass is terrifying but this intro really made it approachable. Nick was super calm and gave great instructions and support, giving us enough guidance that we could achieve the outcomes (making a paperweight and tumbler) with enough room to really feel what using the tools and processes was like (i.e. juggling a blob of molten lava on the end of a stick while trying not to burn myself, drop it, or flick it at anyone else AND trying to work it into the required shape)! I highly recommend giving it a go!

Limor Glazer • Attended Mar 2026



I had a great time in this workshop! The teacher was professional and friendly. It was a great fun! Thank you!!

Theresa Holt • Attended Mar 2026



I went with two of my daughters and we had a blast. Nick was very patient with us and ensured that our paperweights and glasses turned out as they should, though my daughters and I were convinced we were going to mess up. We are looking forward to seeing the finished products once they finish annealing. There was another two women there and we all got along like glass on fire. Between the five of us and Nick, there was a lot of laughter and fun.

Introductory Glassblowing Workshop review by Theresa Holt - Melbourne

Liz Brown • Attended Mar 2026



A big thanks to our teacher Nick for such a great experience yesterday
Picked up our birds today and very happy with the end product.
Nick was great and looked after us so well
Would highly recommend to anyone
Thanks to our family for an amazing Xmas present.

Glassblowing Workshop: Taster review by Liz Brown - Melbourne

Julie Papazisis • Attended Mar 2026



A fantastic experience, Justin was simply wonderful!

Glassblowing Workshop: Taster review by Julie Papazisis - Melbourne

Emily Rutherford & Mafruhur Rahman (Gifted To This Person, Booked By Margaret Rutherford) • Attended Mar 2026



It was very hands on and a really fun creative outlet. The passion for the craft shone through in the conversations with Nick.

Sammie Lee • Attended Mar 2026



I honestly cannot recommend Nick and Ruth at ClassBento enough! From the moment we walked in, the entire experience was nothing short of incredible. I booked the Taster class for my partner and I to celebrate our 3-year anniversary, and it turned out to be one of the most fun, memorable things we’ve done together.
Nick was absolutely amazing; so welcoming, patient, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He guided us every step of the way, made us feel completely comfortable (even as beginners), and created such a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. You can really tell he loves sharing his craft, and it made the whole experience even more special.
We laughed, learned something new, and walked away with not only our creations but also such a beautiful shared memory. It was the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and connection.
We’ll 100% be back to do the beginner class. This was just the start for us!
If you’re even thinking about booking, do it. You won’t regret it.


Samantha Taylor • Attended Mar 2026



Nick was amazing. Explained everything to make sure we came out with beautiful paperweights.
It was a fun and inclusive class. Definitely will do another one ️

Joanne Harrison • Attended Mar 2026



Glass blowing review. Christmas present from 3 years ago, life got in the way. Use of molten glass, how to added colour, use of tools & saftey. Teacher was great, assisted when needed but let you make the object, great instructions made this possible. The atmosphere was quite & clean which was a good thing as saftey with the equipment was important. I absolutely loved it, learned alot and could become a very addictive hobby.
Here’s a polished version of your review while keeping your voice and experience:
I attended a glass blowing workshop that had originally been a Christmas present from three years ago — life got in the way, but it was absolutely worth the wait.
We learned how to work with molten glass, add colour, and use the different tools safely. The teacher was fantastic — always there to assist when needed, but also letting you create the object yourself. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, which made the whole process achievable and enjoyable.
The studio atmosphere was quiet, clean, and very organised, which was reassuring given the importance of safety when working with the equipment.
I absolutely loved the experience, learned a lot, and can definitely see how glass blowing could become a very addictive hobby.


John Pavloff • Attended Mar 2026

This was John's second time doing this class



Thankyou so much for a fantastic experience learning to work with molten glass. Nick is an awesome (and very patient) teacher. Would highly recommend!

Ashley Hastings • Attended Mar 2026



Excellent class! Wow, had never done anything like it before -- and Nick was so easy and fun to work with. Great teacher, and with a group of just four of us, we were each so engaged and part of the process. Ruth's studio is fantastic and really inspiring -- will be checking out future classes, and can't wait to see my little bird :)

Kirsten Gillottie • Attended Mar 2026



A lot of fun and great directions from the teacher

Alan Baxter • Attended Mar 2026



Glass blowing! Don't panic - the pole is long enough tp make sure you don't burn your lips. Nick was out teacher - cheerful, relaxed, and can spot a potential injury well in advance, so you are in excellent hands. At the end of the workshop (and after a few days for your creations to cool slowly) you will have two works of art of your very own: A brilliantly functional paperweight of swirly coloured glass, and a drinking vessel that does not leak (unless you drop it). Also the workshop is filled is brilliant masterpieces that call out to you to buy them. Should you do it? Yes. Will you learn things: Absolutely. Will you enjoy it: You will be surprised how much.

Introductory Glassblowing Workshop review by Alan Baxter - Melbourne

Jan Tetlow • Attended Mar 2026



Nick was a wonderful teacher who provided a fun and creative learning experience. Would highly recommend.

Tess Kenny • Attended Mar 2026



My birthday present to myself. It was a great workshop, Nick explained it all beforehand and we did a couple of practices before the real thing so we all knew what we were doing. Really enjoyed myself, did it with a great bunch of people.

Introductory Glassblowing Workshop review by Tess Kenny - Melbourne

Ron Roach • Attended Mar 2026



Teaching/instruction clear and precise. We made a bird bauble.

Joanne Robertson • Attended Feb 2026



We had the best time at this class. Nick was a calm, patient and funny teacher and the small class size meant we all participated and supported one another. A fabulous experience we would like to repeat
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