Step into a world of sparkle, colour, and Christmas magic in this joyful, hands-on fused glass decorations workshop! Guided by the wonderfully talented Kaylene of Sandy Beach Studio, you'll spend a merry morning creating beautiful, kiln-fired glass ornaments to treasure or gift.
Kaylene is a Russell Island-based Hot Glass Artist with over 20 years of experience crafting bespoke jewellery and whimsical glass artworks. Inspired by her North Queensland roots, the tropical hues of the reef and rainforest shine through her work. Her workshops are bursting with colour, creativity, and Christmas cheer!
In this two hour festive session, you'll:
Create two unique fused glass Christmas decorations — perfect for your tree or to give as handmade gifts
Learn safe and simple glass-cutting, shaping, and layering techniques
Explore the magic of kiln-firing and how glass transforms through heat
Use your imagination to design festive shapes like snowmen, trees, stars, baubles — or something totally original!
You'll have access to a merry mix of materials, including:
Glass caviar – tiny, sparkling glass beads full of character
Stringers – thin rods of glass for stripes, details, or curly accents
Glass frit – crushed glass in magical textures from powder to chunky sparkles.