Intermediate Glassblowing Workshop

Build up your glassblowing skills at this Melbourne workshop



4 hours

Class size 1 to 3 (public classes), 3 to 4
  $660 (Afterpay available)
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Hooked on your new glassblowing hobby? Join Ruth Allen for her intermediate glassblowing workshop in Melbourne and add new skills to your repertoire as you make unique pieces of art in just a few hours!
In this workshop, you will begin by drawing three small vessel forms that you'd ideally like to make. With guidance from an expert glassblower, you learn about the processes used to bring your imagination to life!
By drawing and planning your designs, you'll have direction and purpose as you test out this process for yourself. Your teacher will give you some of their best tips and tricks to help you gain a deeper understanding of hot glass and the blowing process.
You'll also be encouraged to work as a team and learn from each other's design process too! So why not bring along a loved one and learn a new skill at this unique glassblowing workshop in Melbourne!
Please note:
Please note that the glass pieces you make during your workshop will have to cool down gradually in a kiln overnight to avoid cracking. In most cases, you may collect your work the following afternoon or arrange another time. For those not in a position to collect their work, we can freight it to you for an extra minimal cost.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Intermediate Glassblowing Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 3 Oct 2026, 9:28pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 1 Nov 2026 and 1 Nov 2026.

  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 9am-1pm
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • All materials provided
  • Your own glass pieces to take home!
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Knowledge required
This is an intermediate workshop, you will need to have already completed the intensive introductory workshop.
What to bring
  • Closed-toe shoes must be worn. A loose cotton shirt and long pants are advised.
  • A water bottle and snacks if desired, water will be provided.
Add-on available for this class
  • Spectator ($20)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 14 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

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

Location

Ruth Allen - 10 Hossack Ave, Coburg North VIC

Free on-street (2-hour) parking is available. The nearest train station is Batman, a short 10 min walk away.

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Recent reviews of Intermediate Glassblowing Workshop

  • 5/5 from Daniel McCall, attended Dec 2024: Was another great experience with Nick Learning new techniques And making our own creations
  • 5/5 from Sally Pace, attended Nov 2024: This was a really great workshop, fun and very inspiring. We had to bring some ideas of things to make, and Nick the instructor was incredibly knowledgable and helped us all realised our visions, within the limits of our capabilities. It was a small group of 4 people, and we were all absorbed in either making our own piece, or assisting the others when it was their turn. This workshop was a Christmas present from my family, and I absolutely loved it.
  • 5/5 from Simone Thannhauser, attended Aug 2024: Incredibly fun! Really wonderful and supportive environment to learn and Nick is a brilliant teacher
  • 5/5 from Linda Varmalis, attended Aug 2024: Today I did the intermediate class at Ruth Allen Glass. This was a chance to take part in a class I have always wanted to do. The host/ teacher Nick was incredible! I love the studio, it has an amazing vibe and is full of the most beautiful art pieces. I made some gorgeous teardrops, my sculptures and I am looking forward to seeing them when they are ready. It was so exciting to be part of a team and to get to know the other girls and to see what other creations they made … Thank you again Ruth, Nick and The Team I look forward to doing more classes, it was definitely worth it, great value in so many ways Linda
  • 5/5 from Giota Niko, attended Apr 2023: Loved this class and the teaching involved. We had the opportunity to come in with our own ideas and shapes, and see then come to life. Nick is a (very) patient teacher and shares a lot of hints and tips about glass blowing and is entertaining as well. Highly recommend if you've been bitten by the glass blowing bug ️
  • 5/5 from Nicole Polentas, attended Apr 2023: Fantastic course and get value for money. The teacher was extremely knowledgeable and great at explaining the process in more depth. I highly recommend this course if you are interested in learning more about glass. Nick and Ruth are both lovely and the workshop was amazing. Great experience!
  • 5/5 from Merv McKibben, attended Jun 2022: I had a total blast making my glass creation. Nick, our tutor for the session was excited to help me create something that he has never tried before. My project turned out really great and I am very proud of the days effort. Nick reckoned this was probably the hardest item he has helped to created. I’d recommend everyone should have a go at glass blowing.
  • 5/5 from Leeanne Dowel, attended Jun 2022: Experience teacher Everything provided Learnt a lot Overall Great experience People kind and patient Thanks
Your teacher
Nick Doran Adams

Nick Doran Adams

5.0 (8)

Nick Doran Adams

Born and raised in Ballarat, Victoria, Nick Adams was surrounded by history and grew up visiting
one of the best collections of Australian Art at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Coming from a family of artists; Adams was encouraged from a young age to practice a wide range of artistic mediums and go to galleries and exhibitions of amazing collections.
While attending Ballarat Grammar School, Adams began to experiment with many different mediums; only after being introduced to glass by his ceramics teacher did he truly begin to play and experiment with the material. While still in school, he attended several short courses offered by Monash University; this being his first experiences with molten glass.
Adams then went to Australian Nation University where he studied in the Glass Workshop. After being shown many techniques; including how to make Murrini, Adams saw the pixelated qualities they offered and the wide range of images that he could create using the process. His first Murrini was a “Pokéball” as part of the class and then he continued to make Murrini with varying levels of success, all revolving around the theme of pixilation and videogames. Working at the Canberra Glassworks as an assistant and technician, Adams continues his obsession with Murrini and blown glass.
Recently relocating back to Victoria, Adams has started working at the number of small studios around Melbourne.




Your host

r.a.g.e.
r.a.g.e.

5.0 (560)
female Women-owned

Located in Coburg North, Melbourne, r.a.g.e is Victoria’s premier studio for contemporary glass art and craftsmanship. Founded and directed by Ruth Allen, an acclaimed glass artist with over 35 years of experience, r.a.g.e represents the highest standard of glass education, artistry, and innovation in Australia.
Our workshops are designed for those seeking an authentic, hands-on experience in hot glass — where participants work directly with molten material under the expert guidance of our highly skilled team. Led by Ruth and her five master glassblowers, every session delivers a rare opportunity to learn in a professional studio environment grounded in technical precision, artistic integrity, and creative exploration.
At r.a.g.e, education is at the core of everything we do. In an era when university glass programs are closing and arts funding continues to decline, we are proudly expanding. Through our comprehensive traineeship program and diverse public workshops, we’re ensuring that the ancient craft of hot glassmaking is passed on to the next generation — the way it’s meant to be: through touch, repetition, and mentorship.
r.a.g.e is currently developing The Glass Epicentre — Victoria’s first purpose-built, independent community glass facility. This state-of-the-art space will feature advanced hot glass infrastructure, a professional gallery, and expanded educational programs for artists of all levels. It will serve as a hub for innovation and collaboration across art, design, architecture, and craft — a place where technical mastery meets creative experimentation.
Beyond teaching, r.a.g.e collaborates with leading architects, designers, and contemporary artists to realise ambitious projects that push the physical and conceptual limits of glass. Our studio thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and courage — values that have kept Ruth’s practice at the forefront of Australian glass for more than three decades.
As a certified Social Enterprise, r.a.g.e reinvests the majority of its profits into community building, sustainability, and cultural infrastructure — ensuring that every workshop, every project, and every flame contributes to a larger vision: the continued vitality of glass art in Australia.
Join us in the studio and experience the heat, skill, and wonder of hot glass with the team at r.a.g.e — The Glass Epicentre of Victoria.
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