Canberra Glassworks facts for kids
Entrance to Canberra Glassworks
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| Formation | December 31, 2005 |
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| Type | Charity |
| Purpose | Glasswork |
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Chief Executive
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Elizabeth Rogers |
The Canberra Glassworks is a special place in Canberra, Australia. It's a gallery and a studio where artists create amazing things from glass. You can visit and watch the artists at work! It opened in May 2007. At that time, Jon Stanhope, who was the Chief Minister of Canberra, helped open it. It's the biggest place in Australia just for making glass art.
History of the Glassworks Building
The Glassworks is located in a very old building called the Kingston Powerhouse. This building was designed by John Smith Murdoch. It was built between 1913 and 1915. For many years, it made electricity for Canberra until 1957. It's actually the oldest public building in Canberra!
When they decided to turn the old powerhouse into the Glassworks, they worked hard to keep the original building looking great. They also made sure to use environmentally friendly designs. This was part of a bigger plan to make the area around the lake in Kingston even better.
In 2005, the name "Canberra Glassworks" was chosen. This name shows that Canberra wants to be known for its amazing glass art. It also makes it clear that the building is all about glass art. A very important person named Klaus Moje helped start the Glassworks. He was a founder of the glass workshop at the ANU School of Art. The Glassworks was supposed to open in September 2006, but it officially opened in May 2007.
What You Can Do at the Glassworks
The Canberra Glassworks is a very open and welcoming place. You can watch artists create glass art from special viewing areas. There are walkways that let you see all the different parts of the glass-making process.
- Watch Artists Work: You can see glass artists in action, shaping hot glass into beautiful objects.
- Take Classes: If you're interested in glass art, the Glassworks offers classes. These are for people who aren't professional artists, including students and the general public.
- Order Custom Art: You can even ask artists at the studio to create a special glass artwork just for you!
- See Art Displays: The Glassworks often has new art displays. These shows feature many different styles of glass art.
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