Are Glass Workshops Singapore’s Coolest New Way To Get Crafty?
Thinking about trying something new? Glass workshops are popping off in Singapore right now — they’re fun, creative, and a cool way to make something totally unique with your own hands.
Looking for something a little more exciting to do this weekend? Glass workshops might just be the next big thing. While glass art, in particular traditional glass-blowing, might not be as common in Singapore due to reasons such as lack of space and specialised equipment, more accessible and recreational forms of the art is starting to take off.
From lampworking (a type of glasswork where artisans melt and manipulate the glass directly with hand-held torches and is more suitable for creating small objects like beads and jewellery) to stained glass crafting, the studios we've highlighted here are letting curious beginners get up close with the flame. And while you’ll walk away with something beautiful, the real appeal is in the process: focused, tactile, and weirdly therapeutic.
Read on to find out more:
GURASU HOUSE
Founded by 24-year-old artist Tang Bi Feng, Gurasu House is a lampworking studio dedicated to showcasing the beauty of glass through handcrafted creations and immersive workshops. Officially launched in March this year, it offers beginner-friendly classes where participants can shape glass blooms from scratch.
Bi Feng’s fascination with lampworking was first sparked on the Chinese social media platform RedNote, where she came across vlogs of people attending similar workshops. With no such classes available locally, she flew to China to learn the craft firsthand, driven by a clear goal to start her own studio. “What’s kept me hooked on glass is its endless potential,” she shares. “You start with simple rods and can create nearly anything. Glass is fickle, fragile, and incredibly humbling. Working with it has taught me to be patient and calm.”
Beyond workshops, Gurasu House also functions as a glass art studio, where Bi Feng designs and sells floral bouquets and custom sculptures. A jewellery line and other decorative pieces are in the works. “I love sharing the craft through teaching, but a big part of the studio is creating pieces people can take home and enjoy.”
What to expect: Each two-hour session is fully hands-on. Participants choose up to three colours (two for petals, one for the leaf), then melt glass rods over a torch to shape and assemble their own lampworked glass flower on a delicate stalk.
Price: $128 per person for their floral workshops
Location: #04-13E, Tower B, 80 Playfair Road, Kapo Factory Building
Where to find it: Instagram
J.NAIGLASS
First introduced to glass during her polytechnic days studying product design, designer and artist Jolin Nai, 31, now balances a full-time role in retail merchandising with a weekend passion: crafting intricate glass sculptures while quite literally playing with fire.
Earlier this year, she ran beginner-friendly workshops and live demonstrations during Singapore Art Week to strong public interest, and has continued hosting regular sessions since. Jolin began working part-time with local glass artists in 2017, exploring various techniques before discovering lampworking, which she describes as “intimate, focused, and incredibly rewarding.” She adds, “Being self-taught, I learn through constant exploration—trying new techniques, pushing limits, and figuring things out through practice. I can get completely lost in it for hours!”
Today, she specialises in glass bead-making workshops that are intimate, beginner-friendly, and limited to just one or two participants per session. Future plans include introducing new techniques she’s picked up over the years—perfect for creative dates or focused solo sessions.
What to expect: Each session involves a little arm workout, plenty of fire, and a healthy dose of creativity. It’s a surprisingly therapeutic process, and everyone walks away with their own one-of-a-kind glass bead creations.
What to expect: Each session may require a bit of an arm workout, lots of fire, as well as a good dose of creativity. It’s quite a therapeutic process, and everyone ends up with their own one of a kind bead creations.
Price: Beginner-friendly workshops start at $75.
Location: 11 Upper Wilkie Road
Where to find it: Instagram
ELF THE KEEPER
After attending a stained glass suncatcher (a decorative item meant to reflect light and seen as energy-boosting objects) workshop in Korea, 29-year-old former product designer Yenni Loo returned inspired. Wanting to recreate that calm and meaningful experience for others, she launched her own workshops in January 2025. Now on a career break, she’s devoting time to what she loves: running beginner-friendly stained glass workshops.
While stained glass is often seen as a long, technical process, Yen designed her workshops to be both customisable and efficient where participants are able to complete pieces in just three and a half hours. She also offers private and event workshops, including personalised designs if requested a week in advance.
What to expect: During the workshop, you will be introduced to the basics of glass cutting, precise grinding, copper foiling, and soldering. You’ll then be able to take home a handcrafted piece that ranges from a stained glass suncatcher or mirror, to floral designs and custom portraits.
Price: $108 to $258. (Custom sessions are also available upon request)
Location: Tinkertank, 50 Lorong 17 Geylang Level 3, Tank 6
Where to find it: Instagram
ART GLASS CENTRE WORKSHOPS
With over 25 years’ experience as a glass artist, Tan Sock Fong, 59, founded Art Glass Centre Workshops to share her passion and dispel the myth that glass is a difficult medium to master. Specialising in casting, fusing, and mixed techniques, her classes are designed to make glassmaking approachable—and even enjoyable.
Tan’s work is rooted in the concept of tranquility, focusing on capturing light, layering colour, and exploring texture. “I love how glass transforms from fiery beginnings to elegant creations,” she says. “The interplay of colour and texture is mesmerising. I’m constantly amazed by the possibilities glass offers.”
Workshops cover a variety of techniques, including foil work, soldering, and fusing broken shards into unique tiles, plates, or light fixtures. They cater to group sizes, events, and custom requests.
What to expect: Sessions have two to four participants, ensuring personalised guidance from experienced instructors. Workshops begin with an introduction to glass art and safety, followed by step-by-step instruction. By the end, you’ll take home your own unique glass piece.
Price: From $100 to $500, depending on the complexity and skill level required.
Location: Art Glass Centre, 11 Upper Wilkie Road
Where to find it: Instagram
AT21.SG
Founded in 2023 by 22-year-old student Flora Huang while pursuing her masters' degree, at21.sg offers a relaxed, accessible entry into the world of glass. Rather than blowing or melting, her approach focuses on surface-level creativity—literally.
Her workshops centre on painting and decorating glassware, allowing participants to customise champagne flutes, shot glasses, and more with charms and colour. For Flora, the appeal lies in how a single layer can create the illusion of depth, and in the versatility of glassware as a canvas.
What to expect: Light, low-commitment sessions focused on glassware painting and decorating—think easy, stress-free fun with good vibes all around.
What to expect: Light-touch sessions involving glassware painting and decorating. Think: low commitment, low stress, and good vibes all around.
Price: Starting from $10.
Location: #05-11, 100D Pasir Panjang
Where to find it: Instagram
TOMBALEK WORKSHOPS
Known primarily for metal and woodwork, Kung Guangjun, 34, founder of Tomabalek Workshops, expanded the studio’s offerings to include glass-blowing - it is now one of the very few places in Singapore where you can shape a cup or vase using traditional free-blowing techniques.
Workshops are beginner-friendly and fully guided, taking participants through the basics—from blowing a bubble to crafting a finished vessel. Family sessions are also available, making it a unique experience to try with loved ones.
What to expect: A 90-minute intro to glassblowing. You’ll learn the fundamentals of free-blowing and go home with a finished cup or vase, made entirely by you.
Price: $128 to $380
Location: #10-22, 7 Mandai Link
Where to find it: Instagram