Soneva Fushi
In the Maldives’ first hot glass studio at Soneva Fushi, we create beauty from what others consider waste. From bespoke glassware for our villas and restaurants to striking works of art, all of the exquisite pieces are recycled from used glass bottles from Soneva Fushi and our other nearby resorts.
Selected works from acclaimed artists, including Lino Tagliapietra, Tobias Mohl and Martin Janecky, among others, are also available to purchase at the So Glassycle studio.
Soneva Art & Glass at Soneva Fushi is delighted to host Mel Douglas for an art residency from January 21 to February 17, 2025
Mel Douglas’s art explores the interplay between glass and drawing, crafting works that embody precision and quiet strength. An independent studio artist since graduating from the Canberra School of Art, ANU, in 2000, she earned her PhD in 2020 with research focused on understanding studio glass through the lens of drawing aesthetics. Douglas has received numerous accolades, including the Tom Malone Prize in 2020 and 2014, the Ranamok Glass Prize in 2002 and the International Young Glass Award in 2007. Her works are featured in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Corning Museum of Glass, the National Gallery of Australia and the Chrysler Museum of Art. Exhibited in over 30 museums and galleries globally, she continues to shape the narrative of contemporary glass art.
Glassblowing Class
Enjoy the truly rare experience of learning how to blow glass in Soneva Fushi’s Art & Glass Studio. Our experienced team of glass specialists work very closely with our guests to create their very own masterpiece to take home. All works created at the Art & Glass Studio are made using recycled glass bottles from Soneva Fushi and other nearby resorts. A personalized tour of the Soneva Art Gallery and the Soneva Glass Boutique is available upon request.
Paperweight Class
Our paperweight lesson offers the rare experience of trying your hand at an age-old tradition. It is an exciting introduction to working with molten glass. The studio team will help guide you through the fundamentals of the glass making process, creating your own artwork that captures your experience.
Selected works from acclaimed visiting artists, including Setsu & Shinobu Ito, Clare Belfrage and Janusz Poźniak, among others, are also available to purchase at the So Glassycle studio.
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