• Listen
  • Share this page
  • EN
  • FAVORITES
  • Search
  • Menu

     

Main content starts here.

Updated: September 3, 2025

The 36th Niijima International Glass Art Festival 第36回　新島国際ガラスアートフェスティバル

Niijima Glass Art Center, Mamashita Beach Street, Niijimamura, Tokyo / Niijima 21 Create Center, 123 Aza Setoyama, Niijima Village, Tokyo

2025-10-20 - 2025-10-26

Your current location:

Izu & Ogasawara Islands

Niijima Island

The Niijima International Glass Art Festival is famous as an opportunity for international exchange and skill development in the field of glass-working, with renowned artists from all over the world taking part each year as instructors.
The instructors for the 36th workshop will be glassblowers Nancy Callan (United States) and Mel Douglas (Australia), who make large-scale Venetian pieces, along with Roger Parramore, known as the best in the world at making goblets with advanced flame-working techniques.
The final day will feature public demonstrations by these guest instructors and a glass auction open for anyone to join. Visitors can observe how these artists create their incredible array of glass art and even purchase artworks in auction. Information about the ongoing workshops will also be shared publicly online each day.

ev238_gd10113_sub_001.webp


Blowing Instructor's Work Nancy Callan


Mel Douglas


Flame-working Instructor's Work 　Roger Parramore

How to Get There

  • Niijima Airport
    New Central Airservice | Approximately 40 minutes

Keywords

Opening Hours
  • Event period: 9:00-16:30
    Varies by event.
    Activity schedules are subject to change, so please contact the event organizers for more information.
  • Tuesdays、Irregular
    Note: Open daily throughout the event.
Price

Spectators: Free
Facility Info
  • Restrooms | WiFi |
  • English |

Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times, prices, and other information.