1000 degrees glass studios

23/02/2025

I am delighted to be teaching in the newly curated Diploma of Visual Arts (Glasswork), the first of its kind in Australia!
There are a few spot left, reach out if you would like any info, don't miss out on this unique opportunity. 👌🏽

Elevate your glass artistry and design practice
Glass is transforming modern architecture, creating bold and innovative design possibilities. The Diploma of Visual Arts (Glasswork) CUA51120 at Melbourne Polytechnic will refine your artistic and technical skills, while equipping you with the commercial and cultural knowledge needed to thrive in the industry. You’ll explore conceptual design, sustainability and business practices, ensuring you’re ready to establish a successful career or arts practice in glasswork.
A one-of-a-kind opportunity
As the first program of its kind in Australia, this diploma was developed in partnership with Glaas Inc, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting glass in art, architecture and construction. This collaboration provides students with both industry support and real-world opportunities.
Career pathways
Graduates can pursue careers as:
• Arts professionals
• Community artists
• Designed glaziers
Whether you aim to work in industry or establish your own creative practice, this diploma will set you up for success in the dynamic world of glass artistry.
https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/study/diploma/visual-arts/glasswork/

08/12/2023

20/10/2023

New works: reflections and musings. Kiln formed glass with enamel and cut leaf daisy ash. A work made from a memorial bouquet, the daisies are pressed and painted with enamel, placed underneath glass in the kiln. As the kiln rises to 800 degrees the daisies burn away they leaving a ghost image in enamel and ash in the glass. On show at The Australian Centre for Glass Design, 140 High St, Prahran, Thursdays to Saturdays 11-4pm.

19/10/2023

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I have a collection of New Works: reflections and musings, on show at The Australian Centre for Glass Design, 140 High St, Prahran. Open Thursday to Saturday 11-4pm till 28.10.23.

19/10/2023

I have a collection of New Works: reflections and musings, on show at The Australian Centre for Glass Design, 140 High St, Prahran. Open Thursday to Saturday 11-4pm till 28.10.23.

09/04/2023

The next fusing & slumping class at is coming up. Join me this Saturday to create a unique glass plate, dish or bowl for your table.
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Glass Fusing and Slumping Studio Workshop

📅 Saturday, 15 April from 12.30-3.30pm at Incinerator Gallery
🎫 Tickets $70 full / $60 concession.

In this most popular class, create your own tableware, or a special gift for a friend. Glass artist Bethany Wheeler will demonstrate how to cut class, create a design, the principles behind firing and finally, how to prepare your artworks for use. This program includes firing of artworks.

Book now via the link in our bio 🖼



ID: Artists' hands aligning glass pieces and assembling tableware in a glass workshop.

28/03/2023

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Next Glass Workshop TABLEWARE 🍽🫗

Artist Bethany Wheeler presents a series of glass fusing and slumping workshops at Incinerator.

Participants can explore glass kiln forming through their tutored creation of glass coasters, tealight holders, wall hangings and tableware.

These 3-hour classes include all the best tips and tricks for how to cut glass, the basics of fusing and slumping glass in the kiln, and how to finish off those special pieces to make them sing.

The next workshop is Saturday 15 April, and then monthly on Saturdays until October.

Tickets $70 full, $60 concession.

For more details, see link in bio.

21/03/2023

It was out 10th birthday on the weekend 🪅🎉🪅.

21/03/2023

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Kilnforming workshop with Bethany Wheeler 11am - 3pm Saturday 25 March 2023 at Prahran. Enquiries to Donna 0407002834. The potential to make art and objects utilising Kiln Forming is vast. In this workshop Bethany Wheeler introduces the concept of fusing glass in the kiln. Materials, equipment and safety wear provided. Come and see what it’s possible to do with glass.

21/03/2023

Kilnforming workshop with Bethany Wheeler 11am - 3pm Saturday 25 March 2023 at Prahran. Enquiries to Donna 0407002834. The potential to make art and objects utilising Kiln Forming is vast. In this workshop Bethany Wheeler introduces the concept of fusing glass in the kiln. Materials, equipment and safety wear provided. Come and see what it’s possible to do with glass.

08/02/2023

Come and join me this Saturday for an afternoon of fusing glass. There are a couple of tickets left!!
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Glass Workshops ❇ 👐🏽

Have you ever wanted to try glass fusing and slumping to make your own glass coasters or tiles?

You’ll do exactly that at this 3-hour glass workshop with artist Bethany Wheeler this Saturday, 11 February.

Be quick though! There are just a few spots left in this first glass workshop for the year, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Tickets $70 full, $60 concession. BYO materials.

For more details and to book, see link in bio.