We had a blast, loved the class- 5 Stars
"We had a blast, loved the class. Really enjoyed making and accidentally breaking our sculptures. Jade gave us the confidence to try some more at home too, highly recommend."
Sugar Blowing and Edible Art Workshop
ArtUp Gallery
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
Blow sugar. Sculpt edible flowers. Make art you can eat.
What to Expect
Join artist Jade Armstrong for a playful 90-minute introduction to the extraordinary art of sugar blowing.
No experience needed. Everything provided.
Limited places.
Step into the sweet world of molten sugar! Learn sugar-blowing... a sculptural technique like glassblowing, but with sugar. You’ll heat, shape, and blow your own edible sculptures.
What you'll do:
Watch a sugar-blowing demo
Blow your own sugar bubble
Create and take home your own beautiful, ephemeral sugar sculpture - to display, gift, or eat
Perfect for foodies, creatives, a hands-on date and the curious souls looking for something new to try.
You'll get:
A guided sugar-blowing experience
At least one handmade sugar sculpture (made by you!) to take home
A unique experience and story to share with friends
Beginner-friendly.
When? Sun 30th August
1.30pm-3pm
4pm-5.30pmWhere? at ArtUp Gallery, Tower B, 15-85 Gladstone Street, South Melbourne
Free on street parking available nearby (arrive early to find a spot), or on tram/bus routes. 8 minute walk to South Melbourne Market.How much? All materials included:
General Admission $75
Student / Concession $70
Gladstone Blooms - Residents’ Ticket $67.50
See you there!
This event and the Bloom art exhibition are part of a Creative Residency program through FB IDEAs with Haiku Life (Greystar) at The Gladstone, South Melbourne.
Sweet Words
Absolutely loved this class - 5 Stars
"I absolutely loved this class. Jade was a delightful and enthusiastic teacher... I had a ball making my designs and pushing the sugar to its limits. Jade gave me the confidence to try different..."
"So much fun! - 5 Stars
"So much fun! Jade is lovely, encouraging and happy for you to try to do anything (safe) with the medium! I will be back..with friends!"
See It in Action
How they are made!
FAQs
- Is sugar blowing safe?
Yes - you’ll receive hands-on support, safety instructions, and heatproof tools. Jade guides you step-by-step to keep it fun and safe.
- Do I need experience?
None at all! This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone with curiosity and a love of making.
- Can I eat the sculpture?
Yes! You can eat it or display/keep it (until it eventually melts!). Jade will share tips on how to store it in the class.
- What should I wear?
Closed-toe shoes and comfy clothes. You may want to bring your own apron.
Meet the Artist
Jade Armstrong
Jade is an immersive artist and creative technologist whose practice explores light, sensory experience and unusual materials. Her blown-sugar work examines beauty, transformation and impermanence, turning sugar into delicate sculptural forms.
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