# Event Details - **Event Name**: By Land, Air and Sea: Boro Glass with Elizabeth Welch - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am – Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 am - **Event Description**: BOOK NOW! Via our website here: www.amokuraglass.com/visitingartists Duration 10am - 4:30pm (6.5 hours) over 4 consecutive days 26 hours total Starting Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd Requirements Must be 14+ years old. Ages 14 & 15 must be accompanied by an adult About the workshop In this class, you will explore nature inspired sculpture through solid sculpting with borosilicate glass. Under the guidance of Elizabeth Welch, you will learn all the essential fundamentals of detailed sculpting techniques, including heat control, colour application, bit work, welding, bridging, and accenting. The goal of this workshop is to deepen your understanding of glass behaviour and equip you with the skills to apply these techniques to your own artistic creations. Demonstrations will include a variety of marine life sculptures, followed by hands-on learning and open discussions designed to help you refine your techniques and bring your sculptures to the next level. Day 1 - Components and Foundations Introduction to techniques and project overview Creating component pieces such as whales, dolphins, sharks, reeds and coral Focus on shaping, proportion, and controlled sculpting Day 2 - Assembly and Framing Bridging and creating frame (approx 10cm x 10 cm) using the hand torch Adding elements such and leaves and flowers to enhance your frame Continued refinement of component work Day 3 - Land and Air Forms Creating lizards and birds in colours of your choice Elizabeth will demo making an octopus sculpture Continue component work Day 4 - Final Assembly and Presentation Final Bridging and frame assembly, annealing and finishing work Presentation of Elizabeth's work and display of student creations About the Artist Visiting glass artist from the UK, Elizabeth Welch aims to bring a sense of realism to her Lampworked glass sculpture. Through her intricate and detailed sculptures, Elizabeth Welch has established herself creating stunning pieces that capture the fleeting beauty and essence of various animals. Elizabeth’s artistic vision is enriched by the legacy of glassmaking. Combining classical methods and the vibrancy of modern glass art, it infuses her work with a sense of tradition with contemporary flair. This blend of influences not only defines the uniqueness of her creations but also reflects her commitment to honouring the heritage craft of lampworking while exploring its potential for innovation and expression. Objective Students will learn shop safety, be introduced to the flameworking shop, tools, materials and techniques used in flameworking. Students will have the opportunity to apply those skills to create their very own using the techniques to shape and manipulate the glass. All glass creations are the student's to keep at the end of the class. Note: glass needs to cool down slowly in the kiln overnight and will be available for pickup the following day. We can organise to post you your projects at an additional fee if required Prerequisites No previous experience in glass or flame working required, class is open to all interested parties. Ages 14+ All levels welcome, though some glass experience would be beneficial to students. Students should have a basic understanding of flameworking, how to operate a torch, and the use of hand tools. This class is an ideal follow-on from the 2-day Introduction to Flamework Sculpture course, but not required. Materials & Supplies All required materials and tools to complete the projects will be provided by the studio and included in the course fees. Students are asked to wear cotton or natural material clothing, long pants, and close toed shoes. Please bring a water bottle, and snacks/lunch to keep energy levels up! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/by-land-air-and-sea-boro-glass-with-elizabeth-welch/200029259386253 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://www.amokuraglass.com/visitingartists?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=rotorua-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Rotorua - **state**: BP - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Amokura Glass (Rotorua, New Zealand) - **lat**: -38.11069 - **long**: 176.22392 - **full address**: Amokura Glass (Rotorua, New Zealand), 151 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand, Rotorua ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Amokura Glass (https://allevents.in/org/amokura-glass/14478648) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/095747e04ad5451c93ae6c3ce2f2eddacaf7d16bf484334f3a0cc50b700b5c8c-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc040404-gmir?v=1771326081 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/acc0a0d3dc135d5245a79c2ac56ca57d7c496251e86290b42e79b8b4f3ee7c0a-rimg-w300-h300-dc161617-gmir?v=1771326082 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Amokura Glass (Rotorua, New Zealand), 151 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand, Rotorua - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Amokura Glass - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, art, parties, entertainment - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about By Land, Air and Sea: Boro Glass with Elizabeth Welch ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "By Land, Air and Sea: Boro Glass with Elizabeth Welch", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/095747e04ad5451c93ae6c3ce2f2eddacaf7d16bf484334f3a0cc50b700b5c8c-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc040404-gmir?v=1771326081", "startDate": "2026-02-20", "endDate": "2026-02-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/rotorua/by-land-air-and-sea-boro-glass-with-elizabeth-welch/200029259386253", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Amokura Glass (Rotorua, New Zealand)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "151 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand", "addressLocality": "Rotorua", "addressRegion": "BP", "addressCountry": "NZ" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-38.11069", "longitude": "176.22392" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "BOOK NOW! 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