Glass Jewellery Class: Nature-Inspired Glass Pendants

Craft wearable art from fire and flora in this unique glass pendant class in Sydney!



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests

  $173 - $252 ($252 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $213/guest for 2 guests, $199/guest for 3 guests, $186/guest for 4 guests, $173/guest for 5+ guests. $100 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)

Discover the beauty of nature through glass with our nature-themed glass pendant making class! Led by experienced glass artist and wildlife conservationist, Simi Eliott- this workshop invites you to draw inspiration from the natural world as you craft your own stunning glass pendants, earrings, or hanging ornaments using flameworking techinques.
For beginners and enthusiasts alike– This class will teach you how to shape molten glass into an ocean teardrop pendant as well as your choice of delicate leaves, flowers, seashells, or hearts. Using a mix of vibrant coloured and clear borosilicate glass, you’ll learn to customise your pieces to reflect your own unique style.
You’ll leave with beautiful, wearable art — perfect as meaningful gifts or personal treasures — A selection of necklace cords, ribbons, and basic fittings are provided so you can finish and wear your creations on the day.
This two-and-a-half-hour session will cover:
  • The foundations of glass flame-working
  • Safe use of "oxygen-propane" lampwork torch
  • Techniques such as sculpting, joining, stretching and colour mixing
  • How to create both an ocean teardrop pendant and a nature-inspired shape such as a leaf, flower, seashell, or heart
  • Using both clear and coloured "borosilicate" glass rods
  • Half an hour of kiln time for your pieces to anneal
  • Stringing up your creations to make unique glass jewellery
An admin fee of $50 applies if you need to reschedule your class within 7 days of your class

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What you'll get
  • All tools and materials provided.
  • Demonstrations and a safe introduction to Glass Flame-working.
  • You will make at least two pendant-like objects to take home. These might include wearable pendants, hanging ornaments or even a pair of earrings.
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Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly class.
  • Suitable for ages 12+ only when accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Minimum unaccompanied age 16.
What to bring
  • Please wear proper clothing---long sleeves and long pants from cotton or other low-flammable material. No shorts or tees!
  • Full covered shoes at all times and best to tie long hair back on the day.
  • You may like to bring water and a snack.
  • A container (such as a shoebox) to take your finished piece home after the class.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Among the Trees Marrickville - 27 Sydney Street, - 27 Sydney St, Marrickville NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Sydenham station (800m). Please allow extra time to find street parking if you are travelling by car..

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Your teacher

Simi Eliott (Simi Glass Studios)

Simi Eliott (Simi Glass Studios)

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Simi has been surrounded by glass art since childhood, deeply influenced by her father, master glassblower Mark Eliott. She has spent the last several years developing her skills in glassblowing and flamework whilst co-teaching classes alongside Mark. Inspired by Australian native flora and her work in conservation, Simi has a passion for creating intricate glass jewelry that reflects the beauty and fragility of the natural world.




Your host

Mark Eliott
Mark Eliott
(Mark Eliott Glass)

30 years experience in glassblowing

5.0 (910)

Mark Eliott is a contemporary artist working primarily in flame-worked glass and also incorporating a variety of media such as music, stop-motion animation and wood carving.
Mark completed a Master of visual arts and Master of Studio Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, as well as an Associate Diploma in Jazz Studies (Saxophone) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Collaborations with other artists are also a feature of Mark's work, for example the stop-motion animation project with Jack McGrath for which they coined the term Flame-ation (flame-glass animation). This work aims to bring glass to life by presenting the object together with animation, and sometimes, live performance.
Mark teaches flame-work and provides interactive demonstrations. He has exhibited internationally and has a strong interest in environmental issues.

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