Glass Christmas Ornaments with Madeline Cardone

Dates:

10:00am - 12:00pm | 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Saturday 5 December
10:00am - 12:00pm | 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Saturday 12 December

Cost:
$80 (concessions available)

Capacity:
Limited to 10 participants per class. Participants 16 years +.

Workshop Description

Create your own unique glass Christmas ornaments using kiln-formed glass in this festive hands-on workshop. Guided by artist Madeline Cardone, participants will learn the fundamentals of glass cutting while exploring layering, composition, colour and texture.

Design and create a small collection of personalised glass decorations that will be professionally kiln-fired and transformed into lasting keepsakes. Perfect for decorating your Christmas tree or gifting to family and friends, these handmade ornaments are a beautiful way to celebrate the festive season. No prior experience is required and all materials are provided.

Facilitator Biography

Madeline Cardone lives and works in Naarm/Melbourne and holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the ANU School of Art and Design in Canberra. She works across object and installation in kiln-formed glass, often exploring themes of architecture, archaeology, bodily form and material perception. Her practice is driven by an interest in material transformation and the unique expressive qualities of glass.

Gallery Information

Incinerator Gallery is Moonee Valley's centre for contemporary art and cultural exchange, housed within an iconic heritage-listed building designed by renowned architect Walter Burley Griffin. The gallery presents a dynamic exhibition program alongside artist-led workshops, talks, and public programs that connect artists and audiences through creative learning experiences.

Located on the banks of the Maribyrnong River in Aberfeldie, Incinerator Gallery provides an inspiring setting for creative exploration and making. Visitors are encouraged to explore the gallery's exhibitions before or after their workshop experience.

Participant Risk Acknowledgment

Participants acknowledge that working with glass involves inherent risks, including cuts, abrasions, breakage of materials, and the use of tools. By registering for and attending this workshop, participants agree to follow all safety instructions provided by the facilitator and venue staff.

Liability Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, participants attend the workshop at their own risk and release the facilitator and Moonee Valley City Council from liability for personal injury, loss or damage arising from participation in the workshop, except where caused by negligence.

Parent/Guardian Consent

Participants 16-18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, or provide a signed consent form from a parent or guardian, as required by the venue. This workshop is not able to accommodate children 15 years and under.

Practical Requirements

Closed-toe shoes must be worn.
Long hair must be tied back.
Safety glasses and any required PPE will be provided and must be worn when instructed.
Participants must disclose any relevant accessibility or medical requirements prior to the workshop.

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