DETAILS
Free, no booking required
Studio Dokola and Fundere Foundry
Cromwell Parade, West Footscray VIC, Australia
DATES
Sat 24 May 8am – 6pmBook now
The workshop will run both Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th with day one being held at Fundere Foundry's moulding room and day two in the hot glass studio at Studio Dokola.Limited availability
Studio Dokola invites participants to explore how traditional craft practices intersect with material experimentation and contemporary design. This hands-on program delves into mould-blowing and sand-casting processes, encouraging attendees to rethink the role of materials in design innovation.
Participants will explore any realm of materials and found objects — clay, wax, plaster, timber, or unconventional items of their choosing — to create bespoke moulds during a day of mold forming using a local foundry’s moulding room. These moulds will serve as the foundation for glassblowing and casting. With guidance from a skilled gaffer, these moulds will be brought to life through molten glass, culminating in both blown and cast objects.
Each participant will leave with 2–3 finished pieces and a renewed understanding of glass as a medium of transformation, both conceptually and physically. As spots are limited for this class, they are granted on an application basis. Follow the booking link for more information and to apply.
Participants
Billy Crellin, Studio Dokola
Studio Dokola is a small glassblowing studio in West Footscray on the lands of the Kulin Nation. The studio was founded in 2024 by glass maker Billy Crellin. Studio Dokola is focused on transforming historical and provocative design elements into modern, functional glass objects. The studio embraces the cyclical nature of design, leveraging concepts like re-melting and revival to create unique, contemporary products. The studio runs several events throughout the year, including tableware and lighting productions, public workshop and courses, collaborations, open days and demonstrations.