Glassblowing Class for Beginners

Come and try glassblowing in Heidelberg West!



3 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 4 to 20
  $330 (Afterpay available)

Looking for fun things to do in Melbourne? Come try your hand at glassblowing with Hothaus!
This class is perfect for beginners. An experienced glassblower will guide you through all the basics starting with safety, working at the bench, hand tools, colour application etc. Everything you need for the class will be provided by the studio, so all you need to do is show up ready to have fun and try something new!
You will have the opportunity to gather molten glass out of the furnace and create two pieces during the class. Choose your own colours and create a solid paper weight and blown orb so you can experience both approaches to hot glass.
By the end of the class, you'll have two beautiful glass objects to take home, to cherish and admire for years to come.
Note: Price includes shipping your completed pieces to you after class.

Upcoming dates for Glassblowing Class for Beginners

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 8:09am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

4 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 12 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 1pm-4pm
What you'll get
Two beautiful glass objects to take home - a colourful paperweight and a bauble.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
What to bring
  • Closed toed shoes must be worn in the workshop.
  • No loose or flowing clothing. Cotton or natural fibres will be more comfortable.
  • Long hair should be tied back.
  • The studio will provide safety glasses but you can wear your glasses if you’d like.
  • Bring a waterbottle and a snack and you're ready to go!
Suitable for

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

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

Location

Hothaus Glass Studio - 12/52 Sheehan Road, Heidelberg West VIC

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Recent reviews of Glassblowing Class for Beginners

  • 5/5 from Imogen Russell, attended Apr 2026: I got the beginner glassblowing class for myself and my husband for Christmas. It was such a great class and we learnt so much in the three hours we were there. Our teacher was amazing and so patient and full of knowledge, and we created some beautiful glass pieces to take home, which was awesome. Definitely recommend and we will definitely be back for another class.
  • 5/5 from Rhiannon Heritage, attended Nov 2025: WOW! What an absolutely brilliant experience. Michelle & Anne who ran the class were both super professuonal and super friendly! My partner & I were paired up with Michelle for our experience and she was PHENOMENAL! We were learning & laughing the whole way through. We made a paperweight & a bauble, had the option to have it shipped (no extra cost) or come pick them up. Can't wait to go again!
  • 5/5 from Loretta Toohey, attended Nov 2025: Class was very good, very hands on with help from a fun, knows what she is doing teacher. Explained everything very well. Really excited to see how our pieces turn out after cooling down but looked fantastic going in. Would highly recommend, a great experience. Glass blowing has always fascinated me, was a present from my children a great gift!
  • 5/5 from Emma Fabian, attended Jul 2025: This was a WONDERFUL class. Our teacher Michelle was fantastic! A true hands- on, indroductory experience. I felt completely at ease in the workshop. The process and instructions were very calmly explained. I appreciated the small class. Would highly recommend, and look forward to trying another session with the team.
  • 5/5 from Joanna Watts, attended Jul 2025: This class was amazing! Our teacher, Michelle, was fantastic- she explained everything clearly and stepped us through what we needed to do in a way that made us feel supported but not overwhelmed. It was so much fun to work with glass and make a paperweight and a blown glass ball. I highly recommend this class for anyone who is fascinated with glass and would like to discover the magic!
  • 5/5 from Melinda Nesci, attended May 2025: Great fun, a relaxed atmosphere and clear easy to understand instructions made the afternoon fly by. Can’t wait to see the finished product when it cools down. Thanks to the team at Hothaus
  • 5/5 from Katherine Chandler, attended Apr 2025: Two lovely teachers. Nice colours to choose from. I didn't realise that we got an extra bauble, but very happy. Teachers were willing to keep going until everybody got their paperweight and bauble done. Good commitment. My lung capacity wasn't great for the blowing, but I did get the hang of it.
  • 5/5 from Brendan Quinlivan, attended Sep 2024: Michelle was great. I had a wonderful experience and great introduction to techniques and processes. I am seriously considering further exposure and training. Great day!! Thanks
  • 5/5 from Olivia Ridley, attended Aug 2024: The class was excellent and our teacher was amazing. She was really patient and encouraging. I loved this class.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Marley, attended Aug 2023: Cannot thank the incredible staff at Hothaus for an outstanding experience today. Both Danielle and Laurel were so welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. Their passion for glass art is evident in the way they teach, explain and assist. The studio is immaculately clean, professional and inviting. I literally would move in, it’s so beautiful. Would absolutely recommend and I’ll definitely be back!
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Hothaus Glass Studio
Hothaus Glass Studio

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HotHaus is the joint project of Amanda Dziedzic and Laurel Kohut. Together, they have been blowing glass for over 20 years.
Laurel and Amanda share a common passion: glass blowing. It's what brought them together and what inspired them to open their beautiful Heidelberg West glass studio, HotHaus, in 2019.
Laurel and Amanda have completed traineeships and residencies in Adelaide, Tokyo, Japan and the UK. Their work appears in a number of exhibitions, boutiques and installations around the world, including the Adelaide Botanical Gardens and Hong Kong's Manhattan Hotel.
"We built our own hot glass studio with the dream of offering a new hub for Melbourne glassmakers to design, make and thrive. We are passionate about sharing our skills and look forwards to welcoming you into our studio."

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