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About Zadi Studios

Zadi Studios is a glassblowing studio in Brisbane, Queensland.

We're passionate about access to this craft and sharing learnings from all around the world.

Glass has been made on the island of Murano for more than 700 years. Its techniques have been handed down from maestro to apprentice, almost entirely by hand and by word of mouth. Zadi Studios was founded to carry that knowledge across the world and share it here, with real respect for where it came from.

What we do

Right now we run beginner glassmaking classes for anyone curious enough to give it a go. You don't need to be "arty" or have done anything like this before. You just need to be willing to get stuck in. Glass is hot, physical, playful, and completely absorbing. Our classes are about feeling that for yourself, not just watching from behind a barrier.

Every class is grounded in traditional Muranese technique. These are the same skills Tam learned over three years on the furnace floor in Murano, taught with plenty of patience and a good dose of fun.

Where we're heading

Queensland doesn't have nearly enough places to make glass, and we want to change that. Our mission is to open the furnace doors in QLD and make glass art genuinely accessible here.

We're starting small, but we're not planning to stay that way. Over time we'll be bringing in more furnaces and more space, so more people can learn, make, and create.

Here's what's coming:

Longer courses for people who've caught the bug and want to build real skills
Masterclasses with visiting Murano maestri, bringing masters from the island to teach in Australia
Collaborations and gaffing with artists and other crafts
A membership model, giving makers ongoing access to the studio, furnace time, and a community of fellow glass lovers
More furnaces and more space as the studio grows

Expressions of interest are open now for longer courses and masterclasses. Register your interest and you'll be first to know when places open!

Why it matters

Traditional crafts like Murano glassmaking are disappearing. They're hard to learn, harder to access, and have often been closed to outsiders. Zadi Studios exists to help keep these skills alive and to build a place in Queensland where anyone can find their way to the furnace.

We're just getting started. Come and join us.

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