bizu glass studio is located in the charming mud-brick and historic village known as The Left Bank - St Andrews, surrounded by beautiful bushland.
Bizu is the Japanese word for the English word bead. Jacqueline and Catherine are lampwork artists who create glass beads in the flames of their torches, which are then made into jewellery. They also blow small bud vases and perfume bottles in borosilicate glass. A range of hand-made gifts are available, including scarves made using traditional Japanese shibori techniques, natural soy candles, and cast glass. bizu studio also have a range of vintage glass, and Japanese Incense.
You can also view local painter's artworks in the micro-gallery, or participate in workshops that introduce you to lampwork glass and making jewellery.
bizu studio is open on Fridays and Saturdays between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm, and workshops are available by appointment from Thursdays to Sundays.
On Saturdays visitors are able to enjoy: coffee and cakes at A Local Baker, woodfired pizzas from A Boy Named Sue, or a beer from the iconic St Andrews Pub, as well as browse for gifts from Brigart Pyrography, and the iconic St Andrews Market.