Sunflower Glass Studio is opening its doors for a new season of hands-on glass workshops, running through December and January. Held at their fully operational studio at 15 Haddon Crescent, Whitianga, these classes introduce you to the art of glass fusing, using a kiln and a beautiful range of materials to create your own handcrafted piece.
Participants will learn how glass works together, with the chance to cut glass or work with pre-cut pieces as you design your own masterpiece. These sessions make for a great creative outing and the perfect way to craft thoughtful, handmade Christmas gifts.
Workshops are suitable for ages 6 and up. Children aged 6 to 12 must attend with a paying adult. You’re welcome to book as a group of six or come on your own. If you have a particular time in mind, simply get in touch with the team.
All materials are provided.
Due to kiln firing and finishing processes, projects take around 2 to 3 weeks to complete, though Christmas decoration classes will be turned around as quickly as possible.
Each class has a maximum of 6 people.
Workshop Options
(All sessions are $40 per person unless noted, plus postage if required)
• Christmas Decorations – Create four decorations: Christmas tree, wreath, hanging letters, presents, angels.
• Jewellery – Make three sets of earrings and three pendants.
• Glass Garden Stakes
• Large Picture (15 cm x 10 cm) – Designed to go into a wooden frame.
• Magnets – Four magnets per person.
• Tea Lights – Two glass pictures fixed onto moulded tealight holders.
• Sunflower Mobile – Advanced Adults Only – Two-session workshop (2 x 2 hours):
$100 per person, plus postage.
Workshop Dates
December 2025
• 5 Dec, 4–6 pm – Christmas Decorations
• 12 Dec, 4–6 pm – Christmas Decorations
• 19 Dec, 10–12 pm – Jewellery
• 22 Dec, 10–12 pm – Garden Stakes
• 23 Dec, 10–12 pm – Magnets
January 2026
• 7 Jan, 10–12 pm – Large Picture
• 8 Jan, 10–12 pm – Tea Light Pictures
• 9 Jan, 10–12 pm – Large Picture
• 12 Jan, 2–4 pm – Jewellery
• 13 Jan, 2–4 pm – Large Picture
• 14 Jan, 2–4 pm – Garden Stakes
• 15 Jan, 2–4 pm – Magnets
Two-Session Course – Sunflower Mobile (Advanced Adults Only)
• 16 Jan 2026, 4–6 pm – Day 1
• 23 Jan 2026, 4–6 pm – Day 2 (Stringing the mobile)
Find out more about Sandra and Mark’s beautiful work here.
Words by Sandra and Mark Hosking
