Craft your own colorful fused glass soap dish at Amokura Glass in Rotorua. Perfect for beginners, this three-hour workshop turns sheets of glass into lasting art without traditional glassblowing heat.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic dexterity to cut and arrange glass pieces
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History
Rotorua is a significant cultural center for the Māori people, with geothermal features deeply woven into local traditions.
Conservation
Amokura Glass prioritizes sustainable practices, minimizing waste and promoting eco-friendly materials in their studio.
Amokura Glass
Craft your own colorful fused glass soap dish at Amokura Glass in Rotorua. Perfect for beginners, this three-hour workshop turns sheets of glass into lasting art without traditional glassblowing heat.
Amokura Glass is a Rotorua-based studio in the Bay of Plenty that teaches glass art through hands-on workshops and weekend courses.
The studio offers a range of beginner-friendly experiences including fused glass ornament and soap-dish sessions, short blown-glass projects such as a 45-minute pumpkin workshop, a paperweight class with multiple designs and colors, and multi-day weekend introductions and follow-on intensives.
Each class emphasizes personalized instruction with limited class sizes so participants receive one-on-one guidance from skilled instructors.
Amokura Glass presents both glass fusing—cutting and assembling colored glass sheets and kiln-firing—and hot glassblowing techniques involving gathering, shaping, and coloring molten glass.
Visitors can expect safety briefings, step-by-step demonstrations, and hands-on practice that result in finished pieces to take home.
The studio is suitable for individuals, couples, small groups, and those seeking a creative addition to Rotorua itineraries.
All workshops include materials, tools, and post-process handling such as kiln firing when required. Booking ahead is recommended to secure a spot in popular sessions. Safety equipment is provided on site.
Location
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Studio located in Rotorua, New Zealand
Session Lengths
45 min–2 days
Short classes to weekend courses
Small Classes
Limited sizes
Personalized guidance from instructors
Workshops Offered
7 Workshops
Fused and blown glass options
Reserve a session at Amokura Glass today — limited class sizes mean booking ahead ensures a spot.
Wear natural fiber clothing
Long pants and shirts made from cotton, wool, or linen protect you during the workshop.
Close-toed shoes required
Protect your feet by wearing sturdy, closed shoes as glass cutting tools and materials are used.
Arrive early to settle in
Give yourself time before the class starts for safety briefing and layout of materials.
Bring a creative mindset
This workshop encourages experimentation with color and patterns—no art experience necessary.
Close-toed shoes
Protects feet from sharp glass and tools in the studio.
Long pants
Covers legs for safety while working with glass.
Shirt made of natural fibers
Cotton, wool, or linen shirts reduce risk from heat exposure and provide comfort.
Creative attitude
Bring openness to learn and experiment with color and form.