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Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster

Learn the fascinating art of glass blowing in Sydney

Mark Eliott
(Mark Eliott Glass)

4.9 (198)

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2 hours

3 to 5 $143 - $165 ($165 per guest when you book for 3 guests, $154 for 4 guests, $143 for 5 guests)

What you'll do

Discover a fabulous new skill: blowing and sculpting glass in the flame! This beginner's class is taught by Glass Artist Mark Eliott. Mark will take you through the basics of glass blowing in this two-hour introduction in his Redfern studio.

This two-hour taster session will cover:

The basics of glass blowing using a "oxygen-propane" torch
Using both clear and coloured "borosilicate" glass rods and tubes (you'll learn various types at the workshop!)
Techniques such as sculpting, joining, stretching, blowing, and colour mixing
Safety talk on using the glass blow torch

You are using both right and left parts of the brain in this creative process which combines planning with improvisation. Students will come on a creative adventure with glass flame-work which balances technique, structure and improvisation.

You will make at least one glass object that you can take home for your family and friends to admire, which could be a small glass animal, pendant or abstract creation; you might come away with several objects. These creations will be finished and ready for you to take home approximately 40 minutes after the end of the class.

Please note:

Bookings are unavailable for the first weekend of every month.
All public class dates are introductory taster sessions.
You can request a private taster session, as either introductory or ongoing skills.
The class duration is two hours, however, for classes with more than four students, it may run slightly over at two and a half hours.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster

Knowledge required

Suitable for ages 12+ only when accompanied by a responsible adult. Minimum unaccompanied age 16.

What you'll get

You will make at least one object to take home that you can take home for your family and friends to admire. Whether that is a small glass animal, trees, flower or a small abstract creation, vessel or even wearable object.

What to bring

You must wear proper clothing - long sleeves and long pants from cotton or other non-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 is a fun indoor activity, suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old). An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or Xmas gift.

Mark Eliott adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines. They won't run this class if they've had flu symptoms in the last 14 days.

See additional precautions taken

I will clean tools, glass and protective eyewear between classes with disinfectant or sanitised wipes while wearing rubber/plastic gloves so as to prevent any potential transmission.

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Location

107 Redfern Street, Redfern NSW

Your teacher

Mark Eliott
(Mark Eliott Glass)

30 years experience in glassblowing

4.9 (198)

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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Kim Natta • Jul 2021

Absolutely loved this class
We learnt so much, the teacher was knowledgeable and happy to tailor the session to us.
highly recommend this class

Matt Grech • Jun 2021

Mark's guidance and expertise was a real treat to experience. His detailed explanations and demonstrations made my first attempt a bit less daunting and a lot more fun.
I'll definitely be back for more glass blowing!

Jonathan Gooding • Jun 2021

Mark’s instruction & supervision made this a very enjoyable experience. I will do it again soon to practice my glass rolling & blowing!

Emily Davis • Jun 2021

A truely memorable experience! Mark was a great tutor who delivered good explanation & demonstration before we began!
Would definitely recommend.

Nick • Jun 2021

We had a fantastic time at the taster glassblowing session! Mark is an excellent teacher, very patient and encouraging. Couldn’t recommend this class enough!

Coco Huang • Jun 2021

Thank you Mark for a fantastic evening of glassblowing! We learned plenty of basic skills and had time to create several small pieces in a professional studio environment. Our abstract, improvised pieces turned out to be rather amusing! Would definitely do again.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Coco Huang

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Campbell Wilson • Jun 2021

We had a great time with Mark and his glass blowing taster. Mark is really friendly and patient and explains the technique and steps for the glass blowing introduction. His studio is really easy to find and well equipped. There were plenty of materials and a range of colours to choose from, enough to satisfy our creative endeavours. We learnt all about the basics of glass blowing and left with a couple of unique pieces to cherish. Thanks Mark for a great morning.

Marc Cerrafon • Jun 2021

Mark was a great, patient and accommodating teacher. The venue was located in an art studio. Plenty of varied tools to use on the day. The class was great value for money and I would highly recommend it. Thanks Mark!

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Tracey Aim • May 2021

Such a fun experience. Mark was so patient and a great teacher.
Definitely recommend booking a lesson

Chris Wang • May 2021

Love the class! Will to another more advanced class when time suits! Highly recommended to everyone!

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Ana Etcheverry • May 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the class and Mark was very generous with his knowledge. I learnt and had fun.

Mark Bailey • May 2021

Enjoyed the 2 hr taster class with Mark. Mark explained thing very well and always ready to assist. Challenging class but I learnt a lot. My arm had a great workout too.

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Jenny Miller • May 2021

Amazing experience, Mark was the perfect teacher with knowledge, skills and patience. I will definitely go again

Keyah Davis • May 2021

Mark was fantastic. The Class was so much fun. Highly recommend to anyone! Highly recommend to anyone
The glass blobs we all made were fantasticly terrible and will be treasured forever ♥
DO this class!

Lydie Leforestier • May 2021

Great class. Learned so much in those 2 hours. Mark is really helpful and explains very well. The time passed quickly and we brought home 2 glass pieces. Highly recommended.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Lydie Leforestier

Scott Matthews • May 2021

Fantastic fun and enjoyable introduction to the world of glass working. Mark was a knowledgeable and experienced teacher and explained everything clearly and encouraged us to be creative and explore the medium. Lots of fun and would highly recommend.

Haily Liu • Apr 2021

Mark was very generous with his time and very knowledgeable about all things not just glass! Super fun and very interesting work.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Haily Liu

Alec Ardeleanu • Apr 2021

What an amazing way to spend an evening. As an individual without an artistic bone in my body I was a little hesitant when I was gifted a glass blowing session by my wife and children. It my surprise I had an amazing time Mark is a patient, knowledgeable and super likable teacher and the process was super enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this class and will definitely be back myself.

Cameron • Apr 2021

Mark was fantastic! The introduction course gave a great taste for the skill, and left us wanting more. Mark's gentle words of guidance and assistance left us with beginner pieces that were free flowing, and great fun to make.

Ali Vandeness • Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended

We had the most wonderful time with Mark, and are already planning to book our next class! Despite being completely new to glass he gave us the confidence to experiment and have fun with our pieces. We've definitely caught the glass bug thanks to Mark!

Scott Goldsmith • Apr 2021

A really fantastic intro to the art of glass sculpting. Mark is incredibly knowledgeable with a vast depth of both experience and patience. Can't wait to continue the journey with another of his classes.

Kasey Freckleton • Apr 2021

Mark was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, extremely helpful. This class was a great introduction into Glass Blowing and an experience that will not be forgotten.

Kiana Gonzales • Apr 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Mark was amazing! Explained the techniques very well, very knowledgeable, and very accommodating. Unfortunately we were 40 minutes late to the class but Mark still managed to make the most of the time by changing the class around and we ended being up being able to make an extra piece! Definitely a great experience and great value for money. Highly recommend!

Angela Cox • Apr 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended

I had a great time learning from Mark. All materials were provided, safety measures were explained in detail and techniques were demonstrated. I felt confident and safe working in a potentially dangerous medium, and created a couple of pieces to take home with me. Mark was patient, kind and friendly and didn't judge my odd looking results!

Veronica Jarocki • Apr 2021

I highly recommend this workshop! It was a lot of fun and our teacher Mark was knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel comfortable and free to explore this fascinating medium.

Quyen Ly • Apr 2021

Mark was very knowledgeable and patient with us. Great first time experience. Fun and worthwhile overall.

Calum McLeod • Apr 2021

Amazing two hours private lesson with Mark. We had a a great time learning about glass blowing and the colours mixing. Venue was great and materials/tools explained.
100% will be back!

Ally Rafferty • Apr 2021

I had an excellent experience trying out glass blowing for the first time ! The teacher Mark was awesome. He taught my partner and I a few different techniques and provided us with all materials. He gave us the confidence and knowledge to be able to continue glass blowing in the future and we left with a few creations made that day. Thank you Mark !

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Ally Rafferty

Brooke • Apr 2021

We can not praise Mark enough. He is an amazing teacher very accommodating and helpful. So patient with us. I will book my nephews in to do this during the next school holidays.
Highly recommend this class

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Brooke Sydney

Sarah Smith • Apr 2021

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews

Mark was an amazing teacher very accommodating and helpful. So patient with the three of is that had never done this before. We now want to do the 2 day course. Highly recommend this class

Susie Frieman • Apr 2021

Mark was a great teacher - very patient with us - we loved every minute of it and plan to go back for more lessons

Sarah Chance • Apr 2021

Mark is an inspirational teacher and gave us so much creative freedom to “birth” our first ever glass pieces.

Cher Sewell • Apr 2021

Absolutely fabulous introduction to working with glass. My 12 year old son and I thoroughly enjoyed it and we will be back for me! Thank you Mark!

Aaron Hooper • Apr 2021

Really awesome and unique experience, highly recommended. Mark was a great teacher, super friendly and passionate about his work!

Sofia Sotelo • Apr 2021

Thank you Mark, we had so much fun in your class, and we learned a lot. Will definitely come back!

Phillip Borges • Apr 2021

Great class, excellent teacher. We had a great time making sculptural pieces in a low pressure atmosphere.

Kim Buffa • Apr 2021

Thanks Mark for a great experience. We so enjoyed our taster at glass blowing. Mark was a terrific teacher, giving us a lot of freedom to be creative. We will definitely book another glass with him in the near future.

Glenn Lavender • Mar 2021

Hi,

I cannot say enough about Mark and his approach to learning, he was strong on safety and open to free thinking self expression. I will be looking to continue lessons with Mark in charge.

Glenn Lavender

Joss Thurlby • Mar 2021

Loved the session. Very informative and super chilled approach. Mark is a great teacher. Definitely recommend giving it a go.

Anthony Hardman • Mar 2021

Fantastic taster session that has instilled in my husband and me an urge to return and do more. Mark is a great teacher with a masterful ability and the wisdom to know when to leave us to meddle or step in and rescue. Can’t wait to return

Brandon Rhoades • Mar 2021

Took my girlfriend here for a surprise birthday gift and she was super ecstatic about both the learning process and outcome of our pieces . Our instructor Mark, was super knowledgeable, patient, and encouraged our creativity throughout the process . I encourage anyone who’s looking to bond more with their mate and get the creative juices flowing to come out and see Mark and do a bit of glass blowing !

Adam Murray • Mar 2021

We immensely enjoyed our glass blowing taster session. Mark prioritised our safety, patiently explained and demonstrated techniques, and gave us plenty of time to "get our own hands dirty". He answered all our questions, encouraged our "abstract" ideas, and was a pleasure to spend time with. Also just had a really good time creating with fire and glass. Plus, we love our finished products -- two little bud vases. Would highly recommend the class.

Issa Paulino • Mar 2021

We enjoyed it so much and are planning to come back! Glass is a very interesting material to work with!

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Hannah Lyons • Mar 2021

This was just the greatest! We had so much fun and Mark was such a wonderful teacher. The time went bye far to quickly and we want to get back at it :)

Mlb • Mar 2021

Mark was a great teacher. His class had the perfect blend of artistry, instruction and social interaction. Glass blowing has long been an interest of mine and his class did a great job of running through the fundamentals and providing some exposure to this amazing craft.

Amy Dobson • Mar 2021

Blown away by this masterglass! Mark was the perfect teacher; attentive, helpful and articulate. We thoroughly enjoyed our taster session and came away with a good feel for the art form and some nifty glassterpieces to showcase.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Amy Dobson

Brooke Zhang • Mar 2021

Mark is such a great teacher. He teaches in a very articulated artistic but practical and thorough way. Materials and tools are cleaned between sessions, he also provided some fizzy water to help us stay hydrated during a hot day. We have learnt a lot during those 2 hours and ended with 2 of our own glass creations at the end of the class. If you are interested and curious about glass blowing and flame working, I highly recommend taking the class.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Brooke Zhang

Melanie Jelenic • Feb 2021

We had so much fun at our class. We really enjoyed it. It’s something very different to what we’d normally do and love our pieces we got to take home. Thank you! Mark is very knowledgeable and is clearly very talented. Thank you again for your time.

Sarah Jason • Feb 2021

Mark is a great teacher, and he is very informative & helpful. We had lots of fun!

Kyle Hume • Feb 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Mark was an excellent teacher. We got a demonstration on how to do things. And a safety talk. Then off we went and tried it for ourselves. I would recommend to give this a go you never now what you would end up with one of a kind glass ornaments.

Sam Peppou-Chapman • Feb 2021

This class was absolutely amazing! Mark is a knowledgeable, passionate and patient teacher who will make sure you not only make something you are proud of, but also appreciate the art of glass blowing.

Additionally, he is also an amazing artist with some amazing works in his studio.

We were amazed at how much we managed to do in two hours, but the time really flew and we were done before we knew it!

10/10 Highly Recommend!

Nicole Hallahan • Feb 2021

Really fun class, had a great time and Mark is very talented. Would have liked it to be maybe 30 min longer as it was quite difficult to attempt the two pieces/methods in the 2 hours, given that maybe half of that is already reserved for instruction & demonstration. Or perhaps the demo could be a bit shorter?

Laura Walker • Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Awesome experience - glasswork is so fun, fluid and intuitive, but addictive!
I made a squid and a strange amoeba like thing, the glassblowing part of it was my favourite. Mark makes it look easy but it's quite tricky. In the best way.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Laura Walker

Samantha Slykhuis • Feb 2021

This class was fantastic. Mark was so welcoming and knowledgeable. Amazing experience, highly recommend and I’ll definitely be going back for another session.

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Caolan Cullinane • Dec 2020

Mark was personable, knowledgeable and very approachable - his demonstrations were thorough and he took time to help on an individual basis. A wonderful unique experience

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Remy Woods • Dec 2020

Mark was very experienced and was really eager for us to learn by playing with the materials and tools, always standing by to help out. We had such a great time making our abstract creations, we're keen to come back for more.

Thanks again Mark!

Paul Reidy • Dec 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great class Mark knows his stuff and is a calm creative voice. We all really enjoyed the medium too.

Samantha Oates • Dec 2020

What a wonderful experience and perhaps a new hobby! Mark was a wonderful instructor and made us feel very at ease and creative.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Samantha Oates

Michael Sunner • Dec 2020

Mark was a great teacher and his class was amazingly fun. in just 2 hours we were able to get very hands on, as Mark explained everything we would need to know to start making wacky and strange creations. definitely great value for money and a great evening learning new things.

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Gailene Snell • Nov 2020

The teacher was great at explaining the activity and made you feel very comfortable. The instructions were clear and simple. Very enjoyable class with ample space to work.

Gerald Naughton • Nov 2020

Mark was friendly, explained everything well, gave a demonstration, helped us when needed. Great stuff

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Gerald Naughton Sydney

Sandra Lee • Nov 2020

Mark was great and I thoroughly enjoyed this taster class - will be back to do more

Charlie Norton • Nov 2020

A great experience of free-flowing creativty. We made two pieces and were free to choose our own direction or get as much guidance from Mark as we needed. A fun evening for all.

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Danielle Tansu • Nov 2020

Mark was awesome! We’ve been interested in this for a while, so this was a perfect way to check it out under some great instruction! Can’t wait to come do it again!

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Eliza Stewart • Nov 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Mark is an incredible artist and teacher, and his studio is full of all his exquisite creations. I found the class fantastic value for money and very user friendly as mark explained and demonstrated two different techniques of glass blowing before allowing you to explore and experience on your own. I am very keen to return for the weekend workshop as playing with glass in its fluid state is so addictive

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Eliza Stewart

Paul Geyer • Nov 2020

Great class! The open-ended structure gives you the opportunity to try out techniques, experiment and get to know the material, as well as a first inkling on what is possible.
Exactly what I want out of an intro class.

Kat Tran • Nov 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

We had a great evening at the glass blowing taster class and Mark is a wonderful instructor. All material provided and we only had to show up. Mark walked us through some basic of glass bending/blowing and assisted us with our individual pieces

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Eimear Smith • Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

We had a fabulous time! Mark is such a great teacher. The class offers a balance of peaceful relaxation to get the creative juices going, coupled with terrifying danger, it was so much fun! Thanks Mark

Laura Barkley • Oct 2020

Super fun class. We all enjoyed and were able to create some fun things. Thanks

Abi • Oct 2020

A great class Mark was a great teacher and we learnt some really unique skills. Would definitely recommend.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Abi

Christo Nel • Oct 2020

Very friendly and knowledgeable teacher, good quality materials provided, got to experience something new and make a few items

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Brianna Taylor • Oct 2020

Had a really great time! Great instructor and learned a lot, made some lovely weird things!

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Jasmin Lin • Sep 2020

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 19 reviews

Amazing and talented teacher, had a great time, learnt tonnes about glass and glass craft. Ticked glass blowing of bucket list. Highly recommend.

Jess Grover • Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Mark is the best teacher ever Really kind and calm in his approach and covered off so much in the time we shared. I’ll be going back Thanks so much Mark :)

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Jess Grover

Emily Tutt • Aug 2020

Mark is a fantastic teacher. We had such a great time. Definitely a memorable experience.

Danielle Kirby • Aug 2020

We loved the class Mark was a great teacher and the art of glass blowing is lots of fun to learn. Highly recommended

Ray Moulang • Aug 2020

Overall really great to get started on a new hobby.
Allowing the glass to do its thing is good fun.
Equipment very adequate.
Marks a good conveyer of information. A great teacher.

Tom Lowe • Aug 2020

We thoroughly enjoyed our class with Mark, he was a great instructor, easy going and happy to help and explain. Thanks for making it such a fun class we’ve already recommended this experience to friends and family.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Tom Lowe

Aadil Abbas • Aug 2020

Great introductory session with Mark. Mark allows you to get comfortable with the medium and experiment in this introductory session.

Peter Bearman • Aug 2020

Mark was an amazing and creative teacher that helped our group make some awesome pieces or art. Was great fun and highly recommend anyone to give this a try

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Peter Bearman

Cheryl Corpus • Jul 2020

Mark is a fantastic teacher and I absolutely loved his class. All equipment and materials were provided, and you finish the session taking home the pieces you’ve made. I’ll definitely be booking in another class shortly. Thanks so much Mark!

Glassblowing and Mosaic workshop review by Cheryl Corpus

Seldon Coventry • Jul 2020

Perfect class for beginners. Mark was incredible and explained everything so well - a wealth of knowledge. Will be back for sure

Christopher Ball • Jul 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

An excellent teacher who very patient, incitefull and passionate. Return student and will be back again

Annemarie Gereis • Jul 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Loved this experience! Mark was so patient and knowledgeable about glass making. I'd highly recommend for anyone wanting to try out this beautiful practise.

Ferial Reid • Jul 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended

The class was really interesting and different. The children loved working with the melting glass making so many different interesting shapes in colour - loads of scope for experimentation. Mark was thorough and the class was safe. We all want to return!

Christopher Ball • Jul 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Mark was an amazing instructor and we had a great time. Will be back again and again!

Israel Lichterman • Jul 2020

The class was a good introduction into working with glass. Mark knows his stuff. Thank you

Toni Collette • Jul 2020

Mark was a knowledgeable, kind, calm, passionate and articulate teacher. He had all the equipment set up and sanitised (covid times) and helped my 12 year old daughter and I navigate first time glass sculpting and blowing. It is fun, interesting and engaging. We both loved it and will return for more!

Stuart Hood • Jul 2020

Mark was great and we couldn’t have asked for a better teach. Stop thinking about it and book already.

Nicole Archard • Jul 2020

So far I’ve had three lessons with Mark, he’s been a great teacher and very patient as I’ve attempted to learn a new skill! I can’t wait for my next class!

Rebecca Blake • Jul 2020

A very enjoyable couple of hours to get us hooked on glass blowing! I hope we will get back for more

Mia Bridle • Jun 2020

Mark is a great teacher, who created a very pressure-free environment where we felt comfortable to learn, create and experiment with the art form, free from expectations. He gave us ample time to create on our own, as well as helpful instructions and kind feedback. We were surprised by how much we could learn and accomplish in such a short time, and we were happy to take home two pieces each.
We were provided with all the materials we needed, with many choices for colour of glass to use. The venue was a great creative space!
It was a private class with just the two of us, but we felt comfortable and encouraged with Mark as our teacher.
The class was definitely great value for money and we can't recommend it enough!

Catherine Morgan • Jun 2020

Mark is a fantastic teacher, wealth of knowledge, passion for the subject and ability to share his skill in a relatable way for beginners. This was the taster course and I was surprised at the content we covered in two hours and how much we were able to experiment. Really enjoyed the class and am definitely inspired to take it further!

Tina Nikos • Jun 2020

Fun and informative class. Mark was very knowledgeable and provided a relaxed environment. Highly recommend this class.

Wendy Harris • Jun 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Mark is an exceptional tutor who is able to share his passion for this glass medium through , clear, calm and watchful instruction

Amalie • Jun 2020

The glassblowing workshop with Mark was a wonderful experience. He was a very patient teacher, and really showed an interest and passion in what he was doing. I think he did a great job of encouraging creativity and experimentation. The time flew buy, and I'd love to go do more glassblowing. Definitely recommend to anyone considering. Thanks Mark!

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Grania Hickley • Jun 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Thanks Mark, this was a good taste of things to come. Looking forward to another class

Anton Harris • Jun 2020

A really enjoyable and fascinating intro to glass work! Mark is really knowledgeable and patient, and his love of introducing others to working with glass really shines through in his teaching. He demonstrates what you can do with the glass and then gives you free rein to play around and manipulate the glass into strange and fantastic shapes, with a huge amount of different sized rods and colours to choose from. Two hours flew by, and we're already thinking about when we can go back.

Moses Moses • May 2020

Great all round introduction to glass art. Had such a great session with Mark, we both left wanting to learn and do more of it. Don't think do! Thanks Mark, see you soon

Peter • May 2020

The class was really good. 2hrs went so fast, I wish it didn't have to end, we had so much fun.
I gave this as a Christmas gift. Well worth every cent
(A couple of amateur glass blowers in the making) thanks for sharing your knowledge Mark.
Cheers, Peter

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Peter Sydney

Melissa Campbell • May 2020

Very informative session and the teacher was helpful throughout. Happy we made a couple of items each to keep during the class.

Felicity Kiernan • Mar 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The class was very enjoyable, and exceeded expectations. Mark was very open to modifying the course to fit each student’s preferred learning style. Just tell him if, eg you are not good with abstract work. Highly recommended

Lisa Barbieri • Mar 2020

Had a great time making glass creations. Mark is an excellent teacher and made the experience memorable and fun.

Samantha Stefani • Mar 2020

Mark is an excellent teacher! The class was really fun and enjoyable. My partner and I learned a lot about working with glass. 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Sarah Martin • Feb 2020

Mark was a fantastic teacher! Very easy going and let you work the glass yourself but so attentive when needed. The class itself was very enjoyable and it went so quick due to being so interesting and fun!

Naomi. Barwick • Feb 2020

Great class, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Excellent teacher who is patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend this class as I can’t wait to do another.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Naomi. Barwick Sydney

Andy Restrepo • Feb 2020

My wife and I really enjoyed our glass blowing class with Mark Eliott. It was mesmerising to work with molten glass, and meditative to use our hands to create something. Mark is a master craftsman and also an encouraging and patient teacher. His workshop is decked out with everything you need to learn the craft and he will not skimp on materials. Working with fire can be intimidating but overall we felt safe with his guidance and oversight. Highly recommended!

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Sarah Rees-Williams • Jan 2020

Mark was great we loved the session. Will be back for more classes in the future.

Nicole Matthews • Jan 2020

Terrific session - informative, hands on, kids and adults both had a great time. Mark is a really good teacher.

John Gould • Jan 2020

A really interesting class led by an really engaging teacher. The course gives an all round look and hands on experience on what glass work is all about, even glass blowing! Couldn’t have thanked Mark enough for the relaxed and fun environment he created for us.

Sally-Anne Browner • Jan 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Wonderful session inspiring, creative and fun! I would strongly recommend this as a great family activity with kids aged 10+

Taryn Mielekamp • Jan 2020

Mark was a wonderful teacher! We had a great time and managed to make a few objects to take home. My only regret is that I only booked for a taster session - I could have spent all day!

Susan Smith • Jan 2020

The teacher’s attitude and teaching skills made the lesson very enjoyable and engaging. Mark’s depth of knowledge also ensured we were successful. I would definitely recommend others to do this.
Thank you Mark Elliot

Susan Smith and family

Tom Hatfield • Jan 2020

It was great to get a one on one teaching session, Mark was very helpful in giving instructions and ideas on how to proceed.

I was really surprised with the works that I was able to create in this short session.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Tom Hatfield

Sebastian Bull • Jan 2020

Class was great, Mark was great, my glass was also freakin'great.

No pressure just fun and an enlightening experience.

10/10 would recommend to a friend!

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Justin Porteli • Jan 2020

Mark was an excellent instructor, providing careful and consistent direction and feedback. He engaged well and made the class both informative and fun.

Charlotte Norman • Jan 2020

My partner and I loved the taster session. We made about 4 pieces each and learnt alot from Mark. We would highly recommend.

Sally-Anne Browner • Jan 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Mark was fantastic. My 13 year old daughter and I will definitely go again. Accessible, engaging and intensely creative ❤️

John Davies • Dec 2019

We had a great morning thank you! Mark was friendly, patient and very skilled. Thoroughly recommended :)

Kevin Galea • Dec 2019

It was an amazing life experience that my wife and I really enjoyed
Mark was a great teacher.

Ashleigh Ng • Dec 2019

The lesson was fun and informative. We enjoyed the experience even though it was challenging!

Mark was a patient teacher!

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Ashleigh Ng

Ahmed Ai • Dec 2019

This course has been an absolute joy and I would definitely go for the 7 hour course next. Mark was super friendly , Informative and attentive instructor. The venue was somewhat straight forward to find and the waiting area was extremely comfy. There was someone playing the piano in a neighboring studio which made the experience at least 10% better as well as milk tea :) . This course was definitely worth the money considering I had a 1 on 1 for two hours with someone as experienced as Mark. During the class , I learned the fundamentals of glass work safety , glass lamp working and glass blowing. I made a two weird looking pieces but not too bad for 2 hours of learning.

Glassblowing and Mosaic workshop review by Ahmed Ai Sydney

Amy Joung • Dec 2019

Mark Eliott was a great teacher and I loved the atmosphere of the venue. He provided all materials which were easy to work with. I’ve learned a few different techniques and gained knowledge about the industry. The class was definitely good value for it's price.

Mia Charlupski • Nov 2019

Mark was a great teacher, as a first timer this experience was incredible!
Highly recommended 10/10

Joel • Nov 2019

Class was great, mark was very informative and patient, taught us a lot in a short amount of time, location was easy to find and also near the train station.

Carolin Tzschaschel • Nov 2019

This was a great workshop, lots of fun! Very informative, Mark was very insightful, polite and professional. We would definitely do it again. Highly recommend it!

Katia Kullengren • Nov 2019

This was so amazing and very fun. The teacher was knowledgeable and made it interesting and allowed us to go. It overtime as we were late. A really great 2 hours.

Christophe Rymer • Oct 2019

well ,i had the best day with mark.intelligent and pleasant person.
Solid Knowledge and good teaching skills.i will come backgreat value for money.great location .
thank you for giving me the opportunity to bring back home the port glass which i am now using to drink my Cointreau with a kind of moderation thinking to make a bigger one next time.

Glassblowing and Mosaic workshop review by Christophe Rymer

Grace Chang • Oct 2019

Mark was so kind, patient and helpful. Not once did I feel judged at my very beginner skills (haha). It was an amazing class and I’d recommend him to anyone!

He helped me execute a design I had in mind for my personal practice and it was the step I needed to pursue the project further.

Thank you so much, Mark!

Sophie Robson • Oct 2019

A great experience with a very informative teacher with a wealth of knowledge and story

Michelle Westlund • Oct 2019

What a wonderful experience! Thank you Mark for sharing your skills and talents with us - we had so much fun doing something completely new and so fascinating.

Kaz • Oct 2019

This was a brilliant course and thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I, and our 16 year old son in a private 2 hr session. Mark is a patient, knowledgable and friendly teacher and we were so pleased with the several items we made and would love to do a follow on course. Highly recommended.

Leeza Zreika • Sep 2019

Mark is a very easy going and experienced teacher, the workshop was a great introduction to glass work, will definately be back.

Diandra Luu • Sep 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended

We were a group of 3 with different skill levels and Mark went above and beyond to be accomodating. Every single one of us walked away with something that we absolutely loved. Thank you so much Mark, for a great experience. We highly recommend Mark’s class!

Jacqueline Wieser • Aug 2019

SO MUCH FUN IM DEFINITELY GOING AGAIN Thank you mark for a great experience we will never forget

Fiona Young • Aug 2019

I got the Glass Blowing Taster session for my husband and I. We both really enjoyed it, so much so that my husband wants to do more. Mark is a good teacher, explaining things clearly and calmly. We loved the experience as there’s something very mesmerising about the whole process.

Jenny O'Farrell • Aug 2019

Mark was fabulous and we had such fun! Want to go again. We loved it

Julie Reese • Jul 2019

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews

Very pleased with the class. Loved the one on one instruction! Glasswork is clearly a lesson in patience and I appreciated the pace and instruction. And I love the abstract pieces I have to show for it. Thanks, Mark!

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Julie Reese

Emily • Jul 2019

Very interesting short course, great as a taster class to see if you like it. Would do again.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Emily Sydney

Leanne Jan • Jul 2019

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews

It was a very fun and informative experience and a taster of the techniques of glass blowing. Would highly recommend.

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Leanne Jan

Asia Larkin • Jul 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended

My partner and I did the 2 hour Glass Blowing Taster with Mark and had an amazing time! It was a small class (3 other people) in a workshop in Redfern. We made 2 pieces - 1 using the glass blowing technique. We had a lot of fun and thought Mark did a great job teaching/demonstrating.

Eva Paterson • Jun 2019

It was a fun, informative session, Mark was interesting, demonstrative and made it a lovely morning for us all. We all had fun and would like to try it again. I would very much recommend it to those who have wanted to work with glass.

Kate Faulks • Jun 2019

We had a great time learning flame work and glass blowing with Mark. It was our first time and Mark was an awesome teacher, explaining and showing us how to experiment with the glass, how to blow different shapes and taking us through the process of making a small pendant/hanging ornament. It was a fun morning getting to try something new and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning how glass art is made!

Glassblowing and Mosaic workshop review by Kate Faulks

Andrew Steiner • Jun 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended

The venue was a bit hard to locate (allow a few minutes extra to get from the door to the studio), but once inside it was amazing. Mark was a great instructor, and the experience was wonderful. Thanks!

Lisa Wallis • Jun 2019

Mark was great. Cleary passionate and knowledgeable. Great introduction, great venue, great materials. Really enjoyed it.

Nikki Greener • Jun 2019

We booked a private lesson as a 60th birthday present. All 4 of us, different age groups (from 30s-60s) had a wonderful time. We each took home over 4 pieces that we had made.
The class was fun but also informative.
After our lesson we had lunch then came back 45mins later to collect our pieces.
The venue was only 5mins from the train station and very easy to find.

Glassblowing and Mosaic workshop review by Nikki Greener

Jennifer Lun • Jun 2019

Mark was lovely. We had fun playing with glass (and making some abstract objects) as well as learning how to glass blow. It was a birthday present and we all enjoyed it, would definitely recommend.

Yuka Mochizuki • May 2019

Lesson was super fun, really get to see glass in a new form - an artistic way. Mark was knowledgable and experienced, encouraged creativity. I got to create 3 glass pieces and took them home. Allow maybe 30 minutes after class since they need to be in the oven for while before taking it out! The venue is a little odd, since the doors are locked, but if you stand outside of the building near the door someone should come to you!

Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster review by Yuka Mochizuki

FAQ

Would we be able to make an hour glass 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?

Sam

Your teacher

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 hour glass could be done if I gave you a lot of help as this is a more sophisticated project.
You are welcome to video it.

Your teacher