The Creative Glass Guild of Queensland was founded in 1979 as a community-based organisation for people wishing to learn traditional and contemporary glass art techniques. We are a not-for-profit organisation run on a membership basis and managed by volunteers.
Featuring our 2026 Showcase – Sunburnt Christmas
The Creative Glass Guild’s annual Showcase is on again! This is your opportunity to see and buy unique and beautiful Christmas gifts created in glass. A stunning range of items includes a limited selection of collectible Christmas ornaments reflecting this year’s theme – ‘A Sunburnt Christmas’. You will also have the opportunity to meet glass artists, see demonstrations and enrol in courses and workshops.
Throughout the year, members have been creating beautiful glass items. It is exciting to see the variety and depth of glass art that they have for sale. The popular Christmas ornaments will once again be available and in 2026, for the first time, there will be a limited number of a Christmas Ornament collectable reflecting the theme.
Where: Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha.
When: Saturday, 14 November (9:00am to 4:00pm) and Sunday, 15 November (9:00am to 3:00pm)
Entry: $5.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free.
Mark the date in your calendar! Come along to see or buy beautiful and unique glass gifts for loved ones or for the person who has everything!
What We’re About
We run courses and workshops in Beadmaking, Fusing and Slumping, Traditional Glass Painting & Decorating, Leadlight & Copperfoiling, Mosaics, and Sand Engraving. We are proud to be the only place in Australia offering such a wide range of classes under one roof. Our tutors are experienced in passing on their skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. You’ll get the vibe from their boundless energy and enthusiasm. We’re professional, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Our Induction and Safety video provides a short introduction to the activities of the Creative Glass Guild and the importance of operating safely in everything we do. If you choose to become a Guild member, you can take advantage of the many benefits available.
Newsletters
A history of the Guild’s comings and goings can be found in our “A Touch of Glass” newsletters, which were published until December 2025. Members are now kept informed through regular social media posts and bulletins.