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Upcoming dates for Glassblowing Workshop: Make a Paperweight and Bauble
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 6:01am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
3 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-1pm
- Sun 1 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm
- Sun 29 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm
What you'll get
- One-on-one guidance in a small-group setting
- Hands-on experience shaping molten glass into a paperweight and a bauble
- A safe, supportive introduction to basic glass blowing techniques and working in a hot glass studio, with all materials provided
- Annealing and shipping of your pieces
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Knowledge required
This class is beginner-friendly.
What to bring
- Please wear closed-toed shoes and natural fibers, such as cotton. Clothes that provide good coverage, such as a t-shirt or long-sleeved top and long pants, are advised.
- A water bottle and snacks if desired.
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 fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
Location
Mariella McKinley Glass, CONO Business Park - 11/52 Bakers Road, Coburg North VIC
Free parking is available in front of Factory 11. Tram 19, stop #40 is just a short walk away.
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Recent reviews of Glassblowing Workshop: Make a Paperweight and Bauble
- 5/5 from Jane Coveny, attended Sep 2026: This workshop was fantastic. Mariella explained, with absolute perfection, the process we would be undertaking, demonstrated how to make the items and assisted us in creating our own. Understanding what it takes to create a glass item makes you appreciate the level of expertise Mariella has and what she tries to impart to participants. Looking forward to the next workshop..
- 5/5 from Michelle, attended Sep 2026: What a brilliant experience! Mariela was a patient and knowledgeable teacher as she took us step by step through making our glass objects. It was so much fun and I can’t wait to do it again!
- 5/5 from Julianna, attended May 2026: Highly recommended! I'm really happy with the paperweight and bauble I made - the glass is so pretty! The studio is new and well set up, I found it interesting to see all the equipment, especially the furnace. Mariella is a patient and knowledgeable teacher who made the experience very enjoyable. It was fun learning such a unique skill, and I've come away with an even greater appreciation for glass as a beautiful medium and the craftsmanship behind it.
- 5/5 from Luna Darcy, attended May 2026: Had a wonderful day with my sister and brother in law learning about glass blowing and how to make a paperweight and glass bauble! The colours were so pretty! Mariella was an excellent teacher - very patient and explained everything very clearly and felt very safe around all the hot stuff! Awesome studio, very cool to see all the tools and equipment that goes into glass production! Very excited to take home my pieces and put them on display!
- 5/5 from Matt Girardi, attended May 2026: What a great experience! Mariella was a fantastic teacher who really knew her stuff. Her guidance and encouragement helped the students create great looking pieces of work. Her studio is so bright and well organised, a perfect environment for running workshops for beginners like me. I’m already looking forward to booking a more advanced class in the future.
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Hi! I’m Mars of Mariella McKinley Glass.I’ve been working with glass for over 20 years as a glass blower and cold worker, and I still love it - the material itself, and the techniques used to shape it. I create both functional glassware and sculptural, decorative pieces.I trained in glass at Monash University in Melbourne and the Jam Factory in Adelaide, and have since worked with leading glass artists in Australia and overseas, including time at renowned studios such as Pilchuck and the Corning Museum of Glass in the USA.I work out of the purpose-built Handmade Glass Studio in Coburg North, where I run both a hot shop and cold shop. My classes are designed to be welcoming, hands-on, and accessible for complete beginners. It’s a beautiful, supportive space, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love of glass blowing with you.
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