Hotshop Demonstration: Craft + Design

Ahead of our 2026 program launch, catch this special Spring glass blowing demonstration by Craft and Design members, Nadina Geary and Dan Venables as part of the 2025 Southside Open Studios.

Watch our artists shape 1100°C glass right before your eyes in a behind-the-scenes look at their creative practices. Be inspired and perhaps book to join a glass workshop with Dan and Nadina as we launch our 2026 classes and programs.

Saturday 8 November 2025
🕚 11am - 11.45am Demonstration with Nadina Geary
🕐 1pm - 1.45pm Demonstration with Dan Venables

A free community event for perfect for kids and families. RSVP is not required however it does give us an indication of numbers.

➕ Add-On Activity: Become the Artist (Paid Workshop)

After the demo, become the artist and make your own kiln formed artwork. Learn all about the design, heat and properties of glass that goes into this process of glass making. Find out more here.

ABOUT Nadina Geary

Craft and Design Associate Member, Nadina Geary is a glass artist and Glassworks Studio Artist specialising in blown and cold worked glass. A graduate from the ANU School of Art Glass Workshop, her creative practice began in textiles, fashion and graphic design. Nadina’s work explores themes of self-image and identity. Her Aura vessel is inspired by the form of the calla lily and technical explorations. She currently works as a teaching artist at the Canberra Glassworks, sharing her passion for glass.

ABOUT Dan Venables

Craft and Design Associate Member, Dan Venables is a multi disciplinary artist specialising in blown glass, forged metal and knife making. An Honours graduate from the ANU School of Art Glass Workshop, his creative practice explores the optical and refractive properties of blown glass. From his forgery, Dan creates custom, high end culinary knives, and a wide range of tools using high carbon steel and reclaimed timber from around Australia. He currently works as a teaching artist at the Canberra Glassworks and will be showing at the 2025 Undercurrent Market in late November.