Special glass events
Guild of Glass Engravers Spring Lecture - 12th June 2010
This year's lecture is by one of the country's leading authorities on glass Charles Hajdamach and is on Engraving & cutting by 20th century British glass designers.
Date: Saturday 12th June 2010, .30pm
Venue: Th Artworkers Guild, 6 Queen's Square, London WC1N 3AR
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International Festival of Glass 2010 – exhibitions
The International Festival of Glass is a celebration of Stourbridge’s dynamic contemporary glassmaking scene and its rich glassmaking heritage.
Included in the Festival programme are masterclasses for all levels of experience (23 – 26 August), the prestigious British Glass Biennale exhibition (27 August – 11 September) and a four day festival weekend (27 – 30 August).
Over the Bank holiday weekend (27 – 30 August), there will be talks and demonstrations by top glass artists, workshops and ‘have a go’ sessions, heritage walks, a bead fair, live music and entertainment and plenty of fantastic retail opportunities.
Glass Sellers Award 2010 in association with the British Glass Biennale, exhibition of finalists entries - 27 August to 11 September 2010
This exhibition showcases 115 major new glass works by selected and invited artists and brilliantly captures the versatility of the medium and the inventiveness of these highly talented artists.
Cost: admission to the Ruskin Glass Centre is £9.50 for a four day adult pass, £5 adult day pass, £1 child day pass (27 – 30 August only).
Date: 27 August to 11 September 2010
Location: Stourbridge Glass Quarter
For further information: www.biennale.org.uk
TP3 + 3 ERA by Teepee Glass 23 August - 11 September
Description: A diverse exhibition of contemporary glass from Central Saint Martins’ alumni Teepee Glass, curated by Brett Manley.
Cost: admission to the Ruskin Glass Centre is £9.50 for a four day adult pass, £5 adult day pass, £1 child day pass (27 – 30 August only).
Date: 23 August - 11 September 2010
Open: 10am – 5pm
Location: Stourbridge Glass Quarter
For further information: www.ifg.org.uk
Glasshouse College Student Exhibition 27 – 30 August
The annual exhibition of work in glass, wood, textiles and metal by Glasshouse College students with a history of Ruskin Mill Educational Trust.
Cost: admission to the Ruskin Glass Centre is £9.50 for a four day adult pass, £5 adult day pass, £1 child day pass (27 – 30 August only).
Open: 10am – 5pm
Location: Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, StourbridgeDY8 4HF
Tel: 01384 399410
www.ifg.org.uk
NEXT big thing 2010 1 July – 26 September
A showcase of work by recent glass graduates.
Normal opening times: 10am - 4pm, Monday – Sunday
Festival opening times (27 – 30 August): 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free admission.
Location: Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge DY8 4AZ
Tel: 01384 812750
www.ifg.org.uk
MADE IN GLASS 2010 1 July – 26 September
Makers working with makers. A collaboration of work between two contemporary glass artists
Normal opening times: 10am - 4pm, Monday – Sunday
Festival opening times (27 – 30 August): 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free admission.
Location: Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge DY8 4AZ
Tel: 01384 812750
www.ifg.org.uk
Transformations: Furniture in Glass 21 August 2010 – 27 February 2011
A spectacular show of contemporary glass furniture and furnishings, including works by Danny Lane, Katy Holford, Stuart Garfoot and Vanessa Cutler, Colin Reid, Robyn Smith, Dot Hill, Joanna Manousis, Victoria Scholes, Greenapple and Italian furniture company FIAM.
Normal opening times: 12noon – 4pm, Tuesday – Sunday, closed Bank Holiday Mondays
Festival opening times (27 – 30 August): 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free admission.
Location: Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford DY6 9NS
Tel: 01384 812745
www.ifg.org.uk
Hi Honey, I’m Home! 24 August – 12 September
An amusing yet thought-provoking exhibition of artworks and installations inspired by domestic activities, created by a group of female glass artists who met on a masterclass run by Silvia Levenson.
Normal opening times: 12noon – 4pm, Tuesday – Sunday, closed Bank Holiday Mondays
Festival opening times (27 – 30 August): 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free admission.
Location: Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford DY6 9NS
Tel: 01384 812745
www.ifg.org.uk
20th Century British Glass Until 31 December 2010
Comprehensive survey of the main 20th century developments, from the tail end of rock crystal and cameo production to the birth of studio glass and beyond. Curated by Charles Hajdamach, former Director of Broadfield House and author of 20th Century British Glass, published in 2009.
Normal opening times: 12noon – 4pm, Tuesday – Sunday, closed Bank Holiday Mondays
Festival opening times (27 – 30 August): 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free admission.
Location: Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford DY6 9NS
Tel: 01384 812745
www.ifg.org.uk
‘Glass and Glory’ 27 – 30 August
Open: 10am – 4pm (except during services)
Location: Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Amblecote DY8 4DL
Tel: 01384 399410
www.ifg.org.uk
