Grant + Erin Garmezy Master Classes
Aug
21
to 25 Aug

Grant + Erin Garmezy Master Classes

Don't miss the extraordinary opportunity to learn from one of two renowned glass masters in our highly anticipated upcoming workshops. Join us as we bring two exceptional talents, known for their artistic prowess and technical expertise in the world of glass. With their combined wealth of knowledge and experience, in both flame-worked and blown glass sculpture, participants in either class will delve into a rare and immersive learning experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, seize this unique chance to witness the creative magic unfold under the guidance of these distinguished masters. Don't delay, secure your spot today and embark on a transformative journey into the realm of glass sculpture.

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Rollups!
Dec
14
12:30 pm12:30

Rollups!

Live Demo!

Even been interested in how we make our more complex work? Well today’s the perfect time to ease your curiosity! We will be working all afternoon to make a handful of pieces with the help of visiting Whanganui artist, Brendon Sole.

Work will begin around Noon on Sunday and continue until we close at 6pm. Each piece takes roughly 1 hour. Be warned, we will be pushing the definition of what a glass blowing studio is called, a HOT Shop!

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Jul
8
to 3 Oct

Hot Shop Turn Off

From July- September we will be turning off our furnaces to do some general maintenance and repairs to our equipment. This is a regular part of running a hot glass studio and will happen every 2 years.

This winter we will:

-Change out the furnace crucible (the ceramic pot that holds the molten glass in the furnace)

-Rebuild the doors to the small glory hole (the reheating chamber)

-Redesign the pneumatic system that opens the small glory hole doors

-Rebuild the annealer (the cooling oven) to move the heating elements from the floor to the walls

-Paint the inside of the gallery

If we have extra time and money, we will try:

-Recast the door sill to the furnace

-Renovate the gallery

-Fix the leak in our roof, and

Our gallery will remain open, but with limited hours. We might also need to be closed some weekends so that we can do work that would would be too hazardous to the public. We will let you know of these times via facebook and signs at the shop.

If you would like to keep up to date with what repairs we are doing and how the studio is progressing sign up for our mailing list or check out our updates on facebook and instagram.

Thank you for your patience during this time!

If you would like to help support the studio’s maintenance and rebuild we encourage you to come in to buy some glass! it looks great in your home and makes great gifts! We do welcome donations as well.

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Feb
14
to 18 Feb

CoLab Conference

New Zealand and Australia's first join glass arts conference is happening in Whanganui! 

Our artists will be participating in this event so there will be no glass blowing demo's. The shop will remain open for customers looking to purchase something from the gallery.

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Oct
5
to 8 Oct

Raise a Glass~

Buy a glass so you can raise a glass to Spring! Come celebrate the warmer months by purchasing a hand made, one or a kind, glass cup. These will be perfect for all those cool drinks favored in the summer heat. 

Beer mugs, wine goblets, water glasses, juice cups, you name it we have it! Buy a matching set or mix and match to create a unique collection for your family to use. Jugs, carafes and decanters will also be featured so you can share the good times. 

Not only can you buy your own special glass, but you can also see how they're made. We will be giving demos on how to make a cup all weekend long!

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Aug
11
12:30 pm12:30

Roses are Red

Today's dedicated to roses. Come into the gallery to watch as we create life like red roses out of glass! Each rose will be constructed from 7 different pieces of glass. Watch the magic happen as they're seamlessly joined to create the finished flower. 

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