Australia | March 12–23, 2025
Travel to the land down under and be immersed in the incredible glassmaking culture present in Australia. Our group of craft enthusiasts will spend 11 days visiting with artists in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide. In addition to engaging with artists across the glassmaking spectrum, we will enjoy some of Australia’s most iconic landmarks and cultural heritage destinations, including the legendary wine produced near Adelaide. Mark your calendars: this once-in-a-lifetime experience will go on sale on September 19, 2024!
Trip highlights will include:
- A VIP tour of Powerhouse Museum‘s glass collection with curator Eva Czernis-Ryl
- Drinks at Sabbia Gallery with Sydney-based glass artists
- A tour of the largest facility for studio glass in the Southern Hemisphere, Canberra Glassworks
- Exploring the world-class glass program at Australia National University with program head Dr. Jeffrey Sarmiento
- A behind-the-scenes tour of JamFactory, a unique gallery and studio space based in Adelaide
Venice | September 2025
Journey to Venice, one of the greatest glassmaking hubs in the world, in September 2025. This trip to Venice will align with Venice Glass Week (2025 dates to be confirmed). Travelers with GAS will have exclusive opportunities to visit studios that rarely open their doors to the public like the legendary Berengo Studio. We will also spend time exploring the Venetian Lagoon and other cultural landmarks that make Venice one of the most special destinations on the planet. Just in time to be a special Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or a loved one: registration for our unique visit to Venice will open on February 14, 2025.