Amokura Glass is the only hot glass studio & glass art gallery in Rotorua. Run by artist Heather Kremen, the studio aims to create beautiful works of glass art while putting on a show for visitors. There are live glass blowing demonstrations four days a week after 12:30 (Friday to Monday), so you can watch as she creates art from molten glass right before your eyes!
With over 10 years of experience, Heather deftly shapes molten glass using a variety of techniques, including blowing, casting, fusing, and carving. Moving back to New Zealand to run her own studio, she brings the influence of her years abroad in the USA and Japan to her work. Each piece in the art gallery is handcrafted on-site, ranging from high-end sculptures to beautiful gifts and souvenirs. This also includes home décor objects, which are practical as well as decorative and designed for everyday use. Heather’s work mainly focuses on simple, elegant forms designed to showcase the beauty of the material and the complex colour designs.
