Replicas Masterclass with Ben Edols | 5 DAYS

APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT ESSENTIAL: please contact Danielle Rickaby (danielle.rickaby@jamfactory.com.au) to apply prior to completing payment

In this 5-day masterclass, students will engage with the forms, techniques and aesthetics of ancient blown glass, reinterpreting traditional craftsmanship through contemporary practice.

Participants will study historical glass forms from various cultures and time periods, then attempt to replicate these objects using both traditional and modern hot glass techniques. This masterclass will emphasise technical skill, attention to detail, and the importance of historical context in form-making.

This course is ideal for advanced glassblowers seeking to refine their technique, deepen their historical knowledge and develop a nuanced understanding of form function in glass.

Participants will need to bring:

• photographs of objects that they would like to replicate
• hand tools (a small selection will be available for use)
• colour (colour will also be available for purchase on the day)
  

This 5-day intensive includes access to the hot-shop throughout the day; class time: 8am-4.30pm (with lunch break), and additional blowing time available from 5-9pm each day.

Course Requirements

Prior glassblowing experience is essential; this course is suitable for early-career and intermediate artists with one year of tertiary glass blowing experience or equivalent. Please contact Danielle Rickaby (danielle.rickaby@jamfactory.com.au) to apply prior to completing your enrolment. 

OH&S
please note that due to the increased risk of transmission within the glass studio, participants may be asked to conduct a rapid-antigen test upon arrival prior to commencing the workshop; students will be offered a credit for a future workshop if necessary.

Glass supplied; students will need to bring their own tools and colours.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Glass Studio
Ground Floor, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 5 days

Time: 8am-4.30pm each day (lunch break at 12pm)
Date: Monday 2nd March - Friday 6th March 2026
Tutor: Ben Edols

General information on our short course requirements, facilities and refund policy can be found here