Glass Blowing Class: All Day

Recent reviews of Glass Blowing Class: All Day

• 5/5 from Lalitha Biddulph, attended Aug 2026: Great class - enjoyed the day, the teacher Mark Eliott is very good.
• 5/5 from Janet Davies, attended Jul 2026: Excellent day. Great teachers, very helpful, bringing some disaster pieces back from the brink.
• 5/5 from Michelle Tonkin, attended Jul 2026: Mark is a wonderful teacher- highly skilled, empathetic, patient and supportive. He was highly recommended to me by one of Australia’s major glass artists. In my one day one-on-one workshop, he introduced me to the world of hot torch glass blowing and led me through the options available to me for an art project that I’m developing and we completed a few trial pieces. At the end of this I was equiped with insight and options into how I can realise my project. Thank you Mark for your care and time.
• 5/5 from Steven Unterrheiner, attended Jul 2026: Excellent class! Very laid back and Mark was on hand to help when (as beginners) things went a bit awry. Nothing was considered a wrong move, which created a very freeing and creatively experimental experience. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Tessa J McMaugh, attended Jul 2026: Our teacher Mark was a delightful man and so was his helper(sorry I forgot her name). I enjoyed all aspects of the class. Mark was easy to understand and always willing to help!
• 5/5 from Holly Paterson, attended Jun 2026: An amazing day. What an inspiring artist and so much to learn. I would recommend to anyone
• 5/5 from Matthew Collins, attended Jun 2026: A truly fantastic experience, Mark, Simi and the team are great people and create a great space to learn from masters in their craft. Highly supportive throughout the day, available to help all in the class with the process from start to finish. Equally, let you do with the medium what comes naturally to you. I would highly recommend the day course for anyone intersted in glass as a medium - or even a fun day to learn and explore something new. I can't wait to do a follow up day with them soon. Matt Collins
• 5/5 from Belinda Duncan, attended Jun 2026: What a great day! So much to learn and a multitude of things to make. The day is sequenced and skills slowly built, culminating in an afternoon of glass blowing. Mark is a great teacher and both he and his daughter, Simi, are on hand to give advice or help when required. The studio is well set up and the environment is relaxed and inspires creativity. Highly recommend! Belinda
• 5/5 from Phi Morton, attended May 2026: What a fun day working with glass under the expertise and care of Mark and his assistant. The workshop is a light bright, well organised and welcoming space. Not too far from Sydenham train station with options to eat lunch out in our short break. The quality of equipment and glass were excellent and all of us even though we were beginners we walked away with a shoe box of beautiful things that we had made. There were 3 or so small projects that we worked on. It was surprising how some of our not so great attempts could be saved and turn into something beautiful. So wonderful, many of us couldn’t wait to come back for more!
• 5/5 from Laura Sutedja, attended May 2026: It was one of the best experience gifts I've ever received. The amount of knowledge gained on the day was enormous and I managed to take home more pieces than I thought I could have done. I would highly recommend and am looking at booking into the advanced course soon for myself. Such an excellent day and Mark is a great teacher.
• 5/5 from Helen Nehill, attended May 2026: Great introductory class for glasswork and lots of fun
• 5/5 from Tracy Painting, attended Mar 2026: Mark was a great teacher - an artist, an expert, and very supportive and encouraging. Aybike was lovely too, very encouraging and very skilled herself. I really enjoyed the day.
• 5/5 from Anna Williams, attended Mar 2026: What a fantastic day This day course introduces students to a range of techniques in glass making Mark was a very calm experienced teacher All materials are included and mark and his assistant were very hands on to our class of five Throughly recommend this class Anna
• 5/5 from Nadine Samir, attended Mar 2026: The full day course was a fantastic way to get a beginner immersed in the world of glass. Mark is very knowledgeable and encouraging, and he got us underway in a very short time. We had ample time to work with the glass, both solid and blown. I left with seven pieces I made, and a desire to play with this medium some more. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Harrison Phi Anh Nguyen, attended Jan 2026: mark is a great teacher, I earnt a lot from taking the class. highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Roderick Brissett, attended Dec 2025: It was amazing, Mark and Simi were absolutely lovely and not only really skilled and fun to watch as they work with glass but also super helpful when it comes to your own pieces. My partner and I had heaps of fun and would recommend it to anyone
• 5/5 from Vicky Fagan, attended Dec 2025: A brilliant class - just the right amount of instruction and hands on work - we had a blast.
• 5/5 from Evan James Roberts, attended Oct 2025: 10/10. Mark is super friendly, and his extensive knowledge made for a really fun and relaxing day. The studio is filled with amazing pieces which were great inspiration while we worked.
• 5/5 from Maryam Al-Janabi, attended Oct 2025: The teacher was fantastic. They provided lists of assistance and support in the learning process.
• 5/5 from Mark de Lacey, attended Sep 2025: Mark was fantastic, helping rescue some less than perfect pieces. He was patient and so knowledgeable. It was a great day
• 5/5 from Monica Neville, attended Sep 2025: I did the taster course earlier this year and couldn’t wait to come back for the one day workshop. It did not disappoint. Mark is a friendly and knowledgeable teacher who encouraged us to experiment and learn how the glass moves and behaves, and to unlock our creativity. The time went by so quickly and I came home with some pendants and water drop feeders which I made during the workshop. Ten out of ten.
• 5/5 from Evie Writer, attended Aug 2025: Loved the class and advise from Mark. I learnt so much about techniques and how to improve my skills.
• 5/5 from Adam Bridger, attended Jul 2025: What a fabulous day!! Got 6 of us together for a bit of creativity with absolutely zero experience with glass amongst all of us. Mark and daughter Simi were the absolute best teachers and assisted when needed, not pushing for any particular outcome just advocating to go where your creation took you. Extremely generous with materials and tools we all highly recommend this class and how relaxed, educational and inspirational it was... 11/10 spinal tap rating.
• 5/5 from Vince Taouk, attended Jun 2025: I had a fantastic day learning glass blowing! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and it was a very open and welcoming environment where you could ask questions at any time. Mark Eliott was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging throughout the experience. He was also very generous with his time and materials, making sure everyone got the most out of the day. The space itself was safe, well-equipped, and professionally run, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone curious about trying glass blowing!
• 5/5 from Gabi Eisinger, attended Jun 2025: My mum and I had an absolutely wonderful day! Mark is a fantastic teacher, generous, patient and all-round lovely. He makes the difficult art of glass-blowing and flameworking really fun and accessible for beginners like us. This was our second time and we'd go again in a flash!
• 5/5 from Ed Kuschel, attended May 2025: Mark and Simi ran an amazing workshop with fantastic demonstrations, tips and advice to help me produce some glass things to take home. I'd never tried any glass work before, and it was great to learn in this environment. I'd be keen to try some more!
• 5/5 from Aleah Davison, attended May 2025: I wanted to try a new creative skill and glass blowing looked like pure magic to me. When I googled and Mark came up in the search results, his work was so beautiful and whimsical I immediately booked. Mark and his daughter are extremely talented, patient and take a no rules approach which is so wonderful when you are starting something new. They celebrate odd and interesting so it makes you feel like you have achieved something no matter the result. They are extremely generous with their time and the product they have available for you to create is endless. I will definitely be returning
• 5/5 from Fee Madigan, attended May 2025: Highly recommend - Mark is an amazing teacher Will be back for sure
• 5/5 from Alyson Hickey, attended May 2025: Such a great day! Mark and Simi are amazing teachers and so patient and helpful. It was very enjoyable. Ill definitely do another course with them. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Hamish Russell, attended Apr 2025: A really enjoyable class. Mark was a great teacher providing interesting and useful explanations of the techniques used. He was able to balance lots of autonomy for us to be creative and assistance when needed. The class allowed the opportunity to produce many pieces during the day. Would highly recommend Mark’s workshop.
• 5/5 from Samantha Abbott, attended Apr 2025: Exceeded our expectations in every way, highly recommend, from beginner to advanced, a highly valuable experience
• 5/5 from Trudy Alfred, attended Apr 2025: Amazing experience. Expertise of the teachers ensured fabulous outcomes. Teachers are patient and provide excellent demonstrations and ample individual assistance. As a beginner I was surprised by what you can achieve in one day. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Srobona Gupta, attended Feb 2025: Mark was a wonderful and patient teacher with an incredibly unique skill-set! Thanks so much for spending the day with us and having us spend time at your beautiful studio.
• 5/5 from Jo Siddiqui, attended Jan 2025: Mark is a very knowledgeable glass Artist, during the day he demonstrated many glass working techniques, at a manageable pace, which we then tried for ourselves. Highly enjoyable. Such a great day
• 5/5 from Cayden Bennett, attended Jan 2025: Mark was an amazing teacher and learning from him was simple and effective, I had a wonderful experience
• 5/5 from Tiana Sun, attended Dec 2024: Great experience, would definitely recommend to friends. Made a few pieces, like pendents and shot glass
• 5/5 from Euan Troup, attended Dec 2024: I liked the class as it covered a wide variety of glassmaking techniques with a lot of interesting ideas. I would have liked some writtent material to read and give hints but I understand having stuff on paper near an open flame might be difficult.
• 5/5 from Chantall Rossouw, attended Nov 2024: I received this as a birthday gift. It was an amazing experience with a great teacher.
• 5/5 from Natalie Zinsli, attended Nov 2024: I took my husband to this class for his birthday. Mark and Simi were amazing! They were clear and patient teachers while also giving you the space to learn for yourself and try things. They were always available to help when needed and encouraged giving things a go and going with the flow. This was an amazingly fun day. I can't recommend this course enough.
• 5/5 from Lauren Burrell, attended Oct 2024: The class was excellent. Mark was so attentive and patient. We were all engrossed all day in making fabulous one of pieces. A real joy in playing and experiencing the medium. I took my sensible 13 year old, who had an awesome time too. A great bonding experience. Do recommend!
• 5/5 from Janet Davies, attended Aug 2024: Thankyou. Mark was welcoming, informative, encouraging and very patient. The day was jam packed full and I was able to produce quite a few unique pieces.
• 5/5 from Greg Burkett, attended Jul 2024: My 12 year old son was able to do the all day beginners class without any help. Mark shows step by step and is willing to jump in and help if required. I Travelled from the central coast and was well worth the effort. We will be back.
• 5/5 from Catherine Toby, attended Jun 2024: Loved the day!! Was amazed at how much I learned and what we were able to make. Mark is a genius glass maker. He is able to encourage and help beginners to come away with skills and something they can take home that looks good. Will be back to do the level 2 course in the future.
• 5/5 from Julie Robinson, attended Jun 2024: Mark was a great teacher. He explained everything very well and was more than happy to help when things didn't go the way you planned.
• 5/5 from Nina Kagali, attended Apr 2024: An amazing experience with an amazing teacher. This second level class gives you more freedom to create glass projects that you may have in mind. Mark is a brilliant, patient teacher, who helps you bring your ideas to life. He tailors his approach to each person, giving help and direction when needed, otherwise allowing free reign. Would highly recommend this course.
• 5/5 from Amber McCulloch, attended Apr 2024: The day at Mark's studio was a fantastic introduction to fame-working and blowing. The studio itself was a comfortable, creative space to work with great facilities and a generous amount of glass provided to work with. Mark's instruction was clear and pitched at the right level for absolute beginners. He and Simi were encouraging and helpful and I came home with a few wonky pieces to show for it. Highly recommended to anyone curious about glass art.
• 5/5 from Kate McAlpine, attended Mar 2024: I received a gift card for the Level 1 class as a Christmas present and had a fantastic time! Mark was a great teacher and it was a very enjoyable. I have zero experience in any artwork and wasn’t sure what to expect - turned out to be really fun to experiment and make some colourful glass creations.
• 5/5 from Tamsin Waterhouse, attended Mar 2024: Mark was an excellent teacher, very supportive and adaptable to varying levels of talent and ability in the class. There were ample materials, and it was great to have an opportunity to learn different techniques and apply them in a variety of ways. A really enjoyable day.
• 5/5 from Andrew Robinson, attended Feb 2024: This course was well worth it. Very detailed with a lot of hands on glassblowing. Mark and Simi are friendly, talented, knowledgeable, and they are excellent teachers. I've been looking for an introduction to glassblowing for a long while and this course was the perfect fit for beginners. I strongly suggest doing this longer full day course as we made a variety of pieces, learned basic skills for handling and blowing glass, and really had the time to get into it properly. It was an excellent experience and I highly recommend it!
• 5/5 from Cameron de Jong, attended Feb 2024: Outstanding class. Mark and Simi are excellent teachers and the structure of the class allows sufficient time to consolidate the terrific tutelage!