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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: Would we be able to make an hourglass or is that too difficult? Also, I was wondering if we were able to record a few short videos of each other making the piece, or is that not allowed?
In a 2 hour Taster session, we would usually do an improvisational solid glass form then an improvisational blown glass form using colour and clear glass. Then we would do a basic planned project such as a pendant or a turtle. An hourglass could be done if I gave you a lot of help as this is a more sophisticated project. You are welcome to video it.
Q: Can my daughter participate? She is 14 and very level headed.
The minimum age for this class is usually 12 and your daughter sounds quite responsible so she should be fine
Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 10+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).
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A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 7 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2.5 hours, $182 - $265 per guest ($265 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $224/guest for 2 guests, $209/guest for 3 guests, $196/guest for 4 guests, $182/guest for 5+ guests. $100 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
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Learn the fascinating art of glass blowing in Sydney
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- The basics of glass blowing and sculpting using an oxygen-propane torch
- Working with both clear and coloured borosilicate glass rods and tubes
- Techniques including sculpting, joining, stretching, blowing and colour mixing
- A safety briefing on using the torch
- Half an hour of kiln time so your pieces can anneal
- Bookings are usually unavailable on the first weekend of every month.
- All public dates are introductory taster sessions. Private sessions can be requested as either introductory or ongoing skills classes.
- With more than four students, the class may run slightly over 2.5 hours.
- An admin fee of $50 applies if you reschedule within 7 days of your class.
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What you'll get
- At least two glass objects to take home the same day, often more
- Small glass animals, trees, flowers, vessels, pendants or abstract creations — whatever you make
- All glass, tools and safety equipment
- Half an hour of kiln annealing time, timed so your pieces are ready before you leave
- 2.5 hours of instruction from a working glassblower
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Knowledge required
No experience needed — this is an introductory taster designed for complete beginners.Suitable for ages 10+ when accompanied by a responsible adult. The minimum unaccompanied age is 16.
What to bring
- You must wear proper clothing - long sleeves and long pants from cotton or other low-flammable material. So 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, birthday or hens party.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.
FAQ
Would we be able to make an hourglass or is that too difficult? Also, I was wondering if we were able to record a few short videos of each other making the piece, or is that not allowed?
In a 2 hour Taster session, we would usually do an improvisational solid glass form then an improvisational blown glass form using colour and clear glass. Then we would do a basic planned project such as a pendant or a turtle.
An hourglass could be done if I gave you a lot of help as this is a more sophisticated project.
You are welcome to video it.
Can my daughter participate? She is 14 and very level headed.
The minimum age for this class is usually 12 and your daughter sounds quite responsible so she should be fine
Location
Among the Trees Marrickville - 27 Sydney Street, Marrickville NSW
6 minutes walking distance from Sydenham station. If driving, please allow time to find parking as it can be very difficult in Marrickville particularly on weekdays. You may find nearby parking such as Barclay st car park off Sydenham rd (3 min walk to venue). Parking out front of the venue is unavailable Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Unfortunately this venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Your teacher
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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