Glass Labs: Seeds of Fire
Description
What happens when you mix curiosity, creativity and a little bit of heat? Seeds of Fire is your chance to find out!
Step into a world where art and science come together in exciting and surprising ways. At Canberra Glassworks, you’ll explore how artists experiment, test ideas and learn about the natural world—just like scientists do. Watch as seeds, leaves and other natural materials are changed by heat, leaving behind amazing patterns trapped in glass. Perfect for all ages and curious minds.
As part of National Science Week, drop in anytime for the exciting programs below!
All-day programs
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Glass Lab: Seeds of Fire
Glassmaking workshop | $20 Drop-In | No Booking Required Bring the whole family and dive into a hands-on experience where art meets science! Suitable for ages 5+, this creative workshop invites you to design a unique glass pendant using seeds, leaves, flowers, and natural materials. Watch as heat transforms your design, leaving behind beautiful, organic patterns permanently captured in glass—a one-of-a-kind piece to take home.
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Live Glass Flameworking with Akie Haga
Watch glassmaking | Free drop in - No booking required | located in: Flameworking Studio Join flameworking artist Akie Haga as she demonstrates the precision and patience of lampworking, creating delicate forms inspired by the natural environment. Haga was shortlisted for the 2026 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize for her work Soft Echo, reflecting her ongoing interest in the relationship between scientific observation, natural phenomena and artistic expression. Her demonstration offers a glimpse into the ways careful attention to detail can deepen our understanding of the world around us.
- 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Glassblowing Demonstration with Justine McLaren and Tom Rowney
Glassmaking Demonstration | Free drop in - No booking required | located in: Hotshop Get close to the action as skilled glassblowers shape glowing, molten glass right in front of you. It’s hot, fast and full of movement—like watching science in action! You’ll also see artists use special tools and techniques to create delicate glass pieces inspired by nature. Drawing inspiration from ecological systems and the intricate structures found in nature, glass artist Justine McLaren will demonstrate work informed by her shortlisted Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize piece, Biotope. Through close observation and material experimentation, McLaren's practice reveals how artists and scientists alike seek to understand the complexity and beauty of the natural world. Gaffed by Tom Rowney.
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