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Glass Exhibitions & Events: 2010

The following information details forthcoming exhibitions and events that may be of interest to both glass enthusiasts and Glass Association members.

Note: If you are travelling any distance to one of the events featured on this page, it is important that you contact the organisers to confirm the details provided below are correct.

The events on this page have been organised into the following categories:

 

UK Glass Events & Exhibitions

[Updated 12 August 2010]
National Glass Centre (Sunderland)

The Glass Delusion

20 May to 3 October 2010

‘The Glass Delusion’ was the name given in the late Middle Ages and Baroque times to a form of depression. Sufferers were obsessive, compulsive, driven by irrational fears, and imagined themselves to be made of glass, hence brittle and fragile. So pervasive was the condition that it entered world literature, philosophy and history.

Cervantes wrote the novel The Glass Licentiate, Descartes mentions it as a premise to his syllogism I think therefore I am, and Charles VI of France had iron ribs sewn into his clothes to protect himself from breaking. Victims allegedly travelled padded in straw and refused to sit down fearing their body weight would fracture their buttocks.

The syndrome evokes a psychological separation between reality and imagination, between a strength and a vulnerability that we all experience at times. Glass is a barrier, yet allows light to pass through it; it magnifies and shrinks; it can be delicate as well as deadly. Its attributes are appropriated in symbolic ways: the Glass Brain and the Glass Man; mirror image, alter ego, Doppelganger, and split personality all come to mind. More than any other material glass has the ability to combine opposites and it is this duality that is the inspiration for this exhibition.

Contemporary art, artifacts and scientific objects have been brought together to tell the story of human attempts to reconcile the physical and mental worlds.

Craft & Design Showcase: Glass Microbiology

7 August to 3 october 2010

Collaborative Luke Jerram & ‘Wearside Glass Sculptures’ (Norman Veitch & Brian Jones) Exhibition.

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm

National Glass Centre, Liberty Way, Sunderland, SR6 0GL

Tel: 0191 515 5555
Email: info@nationalglasscentre.com
Website: www.nationalglasscentre.com

 
 
[Posted 7 April 2010]
21st Century Engraved Glass (Cambridge)

15 May to 15 August 2010

Guild Of Glass Engravers national exhibition, including glass engraving by Akemi Adams, Christopher Ainslie, Aileen Asher, Sue Burne, Julian Cole, Katharine Coleman M.B.E., James Denison-Pender, Madeleine Dinkel, Philip Dorman, Junko Eager, Dominic Fondé, Peter Furlonger, Frank Grenier, Jonathan Harris, Alison Kinnaird M.B.E., Audrey Leckie, Wilma MacKenzie, Viv Marshall, Charmian Mocatta, Suzanne Osborn, Robert Page, Shirley Palmer, Lesley Pyke, Freddie Quartley, Annabel Rathbone, Nicholas Rutherford, William Saltmarsh, Mary Scargill, Sally Scott, Tracey Sheppard, Sandra Snaddon, Edmond Suciu, Greg Sullivan, Nancy Sutcliffe, Geoff Thwaites, Hilary Virgo & Sarah April Wilson.

Venue: Octagon Gallery, Fitzwilliam Museum, University Of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB

Tel: 01223 332 900
Email: fitzmuseum-applied-arts@lists.cam.ac.uk
Website: www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

 
 
[Posted 17 July 2010]
Contemporary Craft Collection (Farnham)

5 June to 28 August 2010

Mixed media exhibition including glass by Adam Aaronson & ‘Lara Aldridge Glass’ (Lara Aldridge & Jon Oakley).

Venue: New Ashgate Gallery, Wagon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

Tel: 01252 713 208
Email: gallery@newashgate.org.uk
Website: www.newashgate.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 17 July 2010]
Engraved Glass At The Cone (Wordsley - West Midlands)

26 June to 17 September 2010

International Festival Of Glass/Guild Of Glass Engravers Exhibition, including contemporary glass engraving by Christopher Ainslie, Sue Burne, Terri-Louise Colledge, S.Barrie Cooper, Phil Dorman, Margaret Foster, Ray Hadlow, Patricia Hilton-Robinson, Lillian Knight, Amanda Lawrence, Jan Studerus & Nancy Sutcliffe.

Opening Times: Monday to Sunday

Normal opening times - 10am - 4pm
Festival opening times (27 – 30 August) - 10am – 5pm

Venue: Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ

Tel: 01384 812 750
Emails: gge@glassengravers1.plus.com & info@ifg.org.uk
Websites: www.gge.org.uk & www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 19 June 2010]
Next Big Thing 2010 (Stourbridge)

1 July to 26 September 2010

 A showcase of work by recent glass graduates.

Admission: Free

Opening Times: Monday to Sunday

Normal opening times - 10am - 4pm
Festival opening times (27 – 30 August) - 10am – 5pm

Venue: Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ

Tel: 01384 812750
Website: www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 19 June 2010]
Made In Glass 2010 (Stourbridge)

1 July to 26 September 2010

Makers working with makers.  A collaboration of work between two contemporary glass artists.

Admission: Free

Opening Times: Monday to Sunday

Normal opening times - 10am - 4pm
Festival opening times (27 – 30 August) - 10am – 5pm

Venue: Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ

Tel: 01384 812750
Website: www.ifg.org.uk

 
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[Posted 12 August 2010]
Craft & Design Showcase: Charlotte Hughes-Martin

6 July 2010 to 17 April 2011

Charlotte Hughes-Martin solo exhibition.

Venue: Craft & Design Gallery, Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Tel: 0161 235 8824
Email: j.boston@manchester.gov.uk
Website: www.manchestergalleries.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 17 July 2010]
Natural Selection (London)

22 July to 3 September 2010

A major solo exhibition showcasing work by glass artist Tolly Nason. Her work ranges from delicate pate de verre vessels to substantial glass sculptures inspired by the natural world.

3 August

Artists Talk; 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Email Corinne (see below) or phone 0207 610 1900 to reserve a place. Places are limited.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm

Venue: ZeST Contemporary Glass Gallery, Roxby Place, London, SW6 1RS

Tel: 020 7610 1900
Email: corinne@zestgallery.com
Website: www.zestgallery.com

 
 
[Posted 12 August 2010]
Focus (London)
23 July to 22 August 2010

Charlotte Sale solo exhibition.

Venue: Contemporary Applied Arts Gallery, 2 Percy Street, London, W1T 1DD

Tel: 020 7436 2344
Email: sales@caa.org.uk
Website: www.caa.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 12 August 2010]
Summer Show 2010 (Painswick)

31 July to 30 August 2010

Gloucestershire Guild Of Craftsmen mixed media exhibition, including contemporary glass by Martin Andrews, Uschi Arens-Price, Amanda Lawrence, Annie Rie & William Robson.

Venue: Guild Gallery, The Painswick Centre, Bisley Street, Painswick, Gloucestershire, GL6 6QQ

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm

Tel: 01452 814 745
Email: info@guildcrafts.org.uk
Website: www.guildcrafts.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 12 August 2010]
Summer Show (Holt)

7 August to 8 September 2010

Mixed media exhibition featuring work by contemporary glass artists Stuart Akroyd, Tim Casey, Jane Charles, Mike Hunter, ‘Sanders & Wallace Glassmakers’ (Andrew Sanders & David Wallace) & Amanda Simmons.

Venue: Bircham Gallery, 14 Market Place, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BW

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm

Tel: 01263 713 312
Email: birchamgal@aol.com
Website: www.birchamgallery.co.uk

 
 
[Posted 12 August 2010]
Homage to Glass 2010 – An Exhibition of Czech Glass (London)

11 to 29 August 2010

An exhibition of Czech decorative art glass by designers old and new. Selected works will be for sale at end of exhibition.

Lecture: Glass & Architecture

As a compliment to the exhibition architect Eva Jiricna will be presenting a lecture on Wednesday the 19th of August. The lecture starts at 5pm and will discuss the use of art glass in architecture.

Charges: Free

Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm - 5pm

Venue: Burgh House Art Gallery, New End Square, Hampstead, London, NW3 1LT

Tel: 0207 431 0144
Email: acdperrott@btinternet.com

 
 
[Posted 12 August 2010]
To The World Brand New (Washington)

16 August to 16 October 2010

An inspiring exhibition of new and previously unseen works by two of the regions most accomplished contemporary glass artists, Sarah Blood and Phil Vickery. 

Venue: Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, District 7, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 8AB

Tel: 0191 219 3455
Email: matthew.blyth@sunderland.gov.uk
Website: www.artscentrewashington.co.uk

 
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[Posted 19 June 2010]
Transformations: Furniture in Glass

21 August 2010 – 27 February 2011

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 Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm – 4pm (closed Bank Holiday Mondays)

Festival of Glass Opening Hours (27 – 30 August): Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm

Venue: Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9NS

Tel: 01384 812745
Website: www.ifg.org.uk & www.glassmuseum.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 7 April 2010]
The International Festival of Glass (West Midlands)

23 August to 11 September

The International Festival of Glass (IFG), billed as “the greatest glass gathering in the UK”, will return to Stourbridge this summer between 23rd August and 11th September 2010: with activities taking place throughout the town’s historic Glass Quarter.

The IFG is an umbrella term to describe a comprehensive programme of events including the prestigious British Glass Biennale (27 August to 11 September), a series of glass making Masterclasses (23 to 26 August) and a four day Glass Festival (27 to 30 August). Open to the Public, the latter includes a ‘fun and affordable’ glass auction, demonstrations, exhibitions, ‘have a go’ sessions and of course, plenty of retail opportunities.

Commenting on the event, Festival Co-Director Natasha George says “The IFG is uniquely placed to celebrate both Stourbridge’s glassmaking heritage as well as the dynamic emergence of a whole new era of contemporary glassmaking. We hope that this International glass gathering will intrigue, innovate and inspire glassmakers and the public alike”.

The International Festival of Glass is now a firmly established event for all glass enthusiasts.  The festival celebrates the unique glass making heritage of the area as well as the dynamic emergence of a whole new era of contemporary glass making drawing large national and international audiences into Stourbridge and the Black Country.

Featuring world class exhibitions, including the prestigious British Glass Biennale, demonstrations, open studios and events, the festival aims to intrigue, innovate and inspire glass makers and the public alike. 
Come and join us this August Bank holiday and try glassmaking for yourself, marvel at glass furniture, watch amazing artists at work – its there to be explored!

Masterclasses and Workshops

23 – 26 August 2010

A truly unique opportunity for experienced glassmakers and novices alike to learn new skills from world class glass artists from Italy, Ghana, USA and China as well as the UK.  There are classes suitable for all levels of experience ranging from 1 ½ day workshops for those wanting to try their hand at glassblowing or lamp working to 3 ½ day masterclasses.  The techniques being taught include wood fired furnace building, Ghanaian style beadmaking, hot glass casting, lost wax casting and mould making, glass engraving, expressive flame working and  cutting edge technologies - photovoltaic glass and water jet cutting.

A truly inspiring and diverse programme – sign up now!

Charges: Entry to most festival venues is free.  Ruskin Glass Centre entrance fee: £9.50 four day pass, £5 adult day pass, £1 child day pass (27 – 30 August only).  Some venues will charge for involvement in some activities when on site.

Tel: Ruth Hutchins - 01384 828 200
Email: rhutchins@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 21 June 2010]
Hi Honey, I’m Home! (Kingswinford)

24 August to 12 September 2010

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.

Admission: Free

Normal Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm – 4pm (closed Bank Holiday Mondays)

Festival of Glass Opening Hours (27 – 30 August): Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12noon - 4pm (Admission Free)

Address: Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, West Midlands , DY6 9NS

Tel: 01384 812745
Email: glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk
Website: www.glassmuseum.org.uk & www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 7 April 2010]
British Glass Biennale: The UK’s Major Exhibition of Contemporary Glass (Stourbridge)

27 August – 11 September 2010

The British Glass Biennale is the foremost exhibition of excellence in contemporary glass by artists, designers and craftspeople currently working in Britain. Taking place every two years it is the highlight of the International Festival of Glass and with it’s growing international status, attracts top collectors and enthusiasts from around the world.

The 2010 exhibition will showcase at least 80 major new glass works, primarily from the juried open submissions but also a section of invited established artists, making this a significant statement of national glass talent and presenting a more complete representation of British Glass at this time.

The British Glass Biennale is delighted to be working once again in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers awarding £7,500 in prize money. An expert panel will be judging the submissions; comprising: Annabelle Campbell – Exhibitions & Collections Manager, Crafts Council; Reino Liefkes – Senior Curator Ceramics & Glass Collection, V&A Museum; Sylva Petrova – Director, Institute for International Research in Glass, University of Sunderland; Alan J. Poole – Dan Klein Associates; Colin Reid – Glass Artist

Admission: Free (Entry fee to the site will apply during the International Festival of Glass - 27th to 30th August)

Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 5pm

Venue: Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HF

Email: info@biennale.org.uk
Website: www.biennale.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 21 June 2010]
20th Century British Glass (Kingswinford)

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.

Admission: Free

Normal Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm – 4pm (closed Bank Holiday Mondays)

Festival of Glass Opening Hours (27 – 30 August): Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12noon - 4pm (Admission Free)

Address: Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, West Midlands , DY6 9NS

Tel: 01384 812745
Email: glass.museum@dudley.gov.uk
Website: www.glassmuseum.org.uk & www.ifg.org.uk

 
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[Posted 21 June 2010]
Glass and Glory (Amblecote)

27 to 30 August 2010

An exhibition showcasing talent from students at The University of Wolverhampton from both BA and MA programmes.

Admission: Free

Opening Hours: 10am to 4pm (except during services)

Venue: Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Amblecote, DY8 4D

Tel: 01384 399410
Website: www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 19 June 2010]
Era by Teepee Glass (Stourbridge)

27 to 30 August 2010

A diverse exhibition (curated by Brett Manley) of contemporary glass from Central Saint Martins’ alumni Teepee Glass.

Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm  

Charges: 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). 

Venue: Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HF

Tel: 01384 399410
Website: www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 19 June 2010]
Glasshouse College Student Exhibition (Stourbridge)

27 to 30 August 2010

The annual exhibition of work in glass, wood, textiles and metal by Glasshouse College students with a history of Ruskin Mill Educational Trust.

Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm  

Charges: 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). 

Venue: Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HF

Tel: 01384 399410
Website: www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 19 June 2010]
Engraved Glass at the Cone (Stourbridge)

27 to 30 August 2010

The work on show ranges from the traditional to the contemporary, created using a variety of glass engraving techniques.

Venue: Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ

Tel: 01384 812750
Website: www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 21 June 2010]
Lace and Glass (Stourbridge)

27 to 30 August 2010

An exhibition featuring glass and lace from glassmaking areas including Audnam Glassworks at the headquarters of the largest organisation for lacemakers in the British Isles.  With daily lacemaking demonstrations.

Admission: Free

Opening Hours: 10am to 3:30pm

Venue: The Lace Guild, The Hollies, 53 Audnam, Stourbridge, DY8 4AE

Tel: 01384 899410
Website: www.ifg.org.uk

 
 
[Posted 4 May 2010]
Jonathan Harris: Open Day (Weston-Under-Lizard)

Sunday 26 September 2010 - One Day Only!

Jonathan Harris Studio Glass Ltd open day.

Venue: Weston Park. Weston-Under-Lizard, TF11 8LE

Tel: 01952 588 441
Email: jonathan@jhstudioglass.com
Website: www.jhstudioglass.com

 
 
[Posted 12 August 2010]
Reflections: British Studio Glass Seminar

Saturday 9 October 2010

Speakers Sabrina Cant, Angela Jarman, Charlie Murphy, Kevin Petrie and Colin Reid will ‘reflect’ on the development of their work within the British Studio Glass movement as well as looking forward to the future.

The seminars will be chaired by Peter Layton.

Charges: £20.00 - Discount of 10%, if booked before 12 September 2010.

Times: 10:30am - 4:30pm      

Venue: Brockway Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL

Tel: Su Herbert - 020 8748 7704
Email: suherbert3@btinternet.co.uk
Website: www.just-glass.co.uk

 
 
[Posted 17 July 2010]
The Imaginary Landscape (Farnham)

9 October to 6 november 2010

Adam Aaronson solo exhibition.

Venue: New Ashgate Gallery, Wagon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS

Tel: 01252 713 208
Email: gallery@newashgate.org.uk
Website. www.newashgate.org.uk

 
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[Posted 14 November 2009]
Scotland's Glass - 400 Years of Glassmaking: A Celebration (Scotland)

Various Events To Be Held Throughout 2010

Book Launch

These celebratory events start with the launch of a new book.
Scotland’s Glass: 400 years of Glassmaking, written by Shiona Airlie and Brian J R Blench, is the first book ever to cover the entire subject of Scottish glass.

The book Fully illustrated throughout with sumptuous colour photographs, it is aimed at the general reader. The book will be published in December 2009.

Further details and a pre-order form are available from:
www.cortex-design.co.uk

Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh will be the first in Scotland to celebrate the event, showing throughout 2010, some of the finest glass made in the capital since the 18th century. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the beautiful wine glass made for Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745 and used by him at Holyrood, as well as samples of the City of Edinburgh's royal wedding present made in the late 19th century for the Duke and Duchess of York. A special display of glass from Lauriston Castle will be on display from February onwards.

Summer In Perth & Glasgow

Glasgow Museums is mounting an exhibition of some of their finest Scottish glass in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum . This will be an opportunity to see one of the earliest bottles ever made in Glasgow, fine engraved glass, and famed Clutha glass from the art nouveau period. The display is brought up to date with a display of late twentieth century Scottish art glass - showing some of the best examples of glass made in Scotland in recent times. Normally hidden in storage, this fabulous collection will be a must-see for any glass enthusiast.

Edinburgh & Glasgow

The Museum of Edinburgh is also planning to hold a series of glass lectures through the summer months. From late summer onwards Glasgow Museums will undertake guided tours of their glass collection on display at Kelvingrove and in store at their Resource Centre at Nitshill.

Autumn

Autumn heralds one of the most important events when a conference is being held at Edinburgh College of Art, 1–4 October. As well as a host of lectures by eminent speakers, the college is mounting an exhibition of glass by present members of the glass department, and there will be demonstrations of glass making and an area devoted to glass makers working throughout Scotland today.

Visit Scotland In 2010

Throughout 2010, the public will be encouraged to visit places associated with glass. Many of these are featured in a leaflet being published for the anniversary. Using this, one can visit makers around the country and also explore some of Scotland’s hidden gems, which often have surprising links with glass. Kinnoul Aisle in Perthshire is the place to see the tomb of the founder of the industry, Sir George Hay. Or go to Dumfries to see glasses used by Robert Burns. The glass trail takes you all over the country.

For Further Information -

Tel: Shiona Airlie on 07722 431 987
Website: www.scotlandsglass400.co.uk

 
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International Glass Events & Exhibitions

[Posted 15 February 2010]
Lacuna: New Work From Scott Chaseling (Germany)

30 April to 14 November 2010

Scott Chaseling Solo Exhibition.

Venue: Europäisches Museum Für Modernes Glas, Kunstsammlungen De Veste Coburg, Rödental, Germany

Tel: 00 49 9561 8790
Email: sekretariat@kunstsammlungen-coburg.de
Website: www.kunstsammlungen-coburg.de

 
 
[Posted 4 May 2010]
Tiffany Glass: A Passion For Colour (USA)

29 May to 15 August 2010

This exhibition comprises roughly 180 works of art and is the first exhibition of this magnitude to be presented in Canada on Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933) - one of America’s most influential decorative artists.

Focusing on Tiffany’s remarkable contribution to the design and technology of glass, the exhibition will include a series of magnificent, large-scale, ecclesiastical stained glass windows; selections of secular stained glass; a wide range of unique glass vases in organic shapes; a series of signatures lamps decorated with wisteria, dragonflies, and magnolias; some examples of paintings and mosaics, as well as original designs from the Tiffany Studios, and period photographs.

Opening Hours: Daily, 10am to 5pm (open untip 9pm on Thursdays)

Venue: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23220-4007

Tel:  804 340 1457
Website: www.vmfa.state.va.us

 
 
[Posted 16 June 2010]
Nøstetangen Museum (Norway)

5 June to 29 August

Museum collection & contemporary glass exhibition, featuring glass by Ingrid Nord & Vidar Koksvik.

Venue: Nøstetangen Museum, Hokksund, Norway

Tel: 00 47 32 299 050
Email: post@nostetangenmuseum.no
Website: www.nostetangenmuseum.no

 
 
[Posted 12 August 2010]
On The Edge (Ireland)

6 to 31 July 2010

Touring exhibition of work by contemporary glass artists Sean Campbell, Donna Coogan, Debbie Dawson, Róisín De Buitléar, Fiaz Elson, Sally Fawkes, Rosalind Grimshaw, Chinks Vere Grylls, Joseph Harrington, Susan Kinley, Mary Mackey, Caroline Madden, Emma O'Toole, Emmy-Gai Palmer, Colin Reid, Louise Rice, Killian Schurmann, Keith Seybert, Richard ‘Will’ Shakspeare, Suzannah Vaughan & Carole Waller.

Venue: The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland

Tel: 00 353 94 902 3733
Email: linenhall@anu.ie
Website: www.thelinenhall.com

 
 
[Posted 17 July 2010]
Rick Bernstein: Kitchen Dreams (USA)

11 June to 14 August 2010

Richard “Rick” Bernstein solo exhibition.

Venue: Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727.822.7872, USA

Tel/Fax: 00 1 413 229 7993.
Email: penrose@vgernet.net
Website: www.moreanartscenter.org

 
 
[Posted 1 June 2010]
The Taste of Glass (Belgium)

13 June to 3 October 2010

Exhibition of works by Katherine Coleman, Maria Roosen, Joan Crous, John Miller, Yvon Trossel, Silvia Levenson, Bas van Beek, Etienne Meneau, Anne-Lise Riond Sibony and Miia Virtasalmi.

Opening Times: Tues to Sun, 10am – 5pm

Venue: Dorp 14b - B-3920 Lommel - België

Tel:  0032 (0)11 541 335
Email: info@hetglazenhuis.be
Website: www.hetglazenhuis.be

 
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[Posted 4 May 2010]
Verriales 2010: Polychromie (France)

3 July to 31 September 2010

Exhibition featuring work by contemporary glassmakers Richard “Ricky” Bernstein, Mark Bokesch-Parsons, Clifford Rainey, David Reekie, Colin Reid & Guest Artist Sally Fawkes.

Venue: Galerie International Du Verre À La Verrerie De Biot, 06410 Biot, France

Tel: 00 33 4 93 65 03 00
Email: serge@galerieduverre.com
Website: www.galerieduverre.com

 
 
[Posted 17 July 2010]
Glass Connections 2010 (Luxembourg)

27 August to 5 September 2010

Glass exhibition including work by Teresa Castro De Almeida, Julie Anne Denton, Matt Durran, Barbara Faludi, Agnese Gedule, Mare Saare & Anna Vesele.

Centre Culturel Schongfabrik, Tétange, Luxembourg.

Email: remering@pt.lu

 
 
[Posted 12 August 2010]
Capturing Light: Glass Sculptural Forms (Australia)

23 November to 22 December 2010

Exhibition featuring glass by Galia Amsel, Emma Camden & Matthew Curtis.

Venue: Axia Modern Art, 1010 High Street, Armadale, VIC 3143, Australia

Tel: 00 61 3 95 00 11 44
Email: art@axiamodernart.com.au
Website. www.axiamodernart.com.au

 
 

Glass Courses, Lectures & Workshops

[Posted 1 July 2010]
A Master Class “The Perfect Vessel”  by Karl Harron (Northern Ireland) 

22 to 16 September 2010  

Form: “...by which shape is determined, as distinguished from the material of which it is composed, giving it individuality and a distinctive character”.

The aim of this 7-day Master Class is to achieve a “sublime form”. The process is to discard the superfluous and to identify and develop a personal concept. The result will be a form that is the simple expression of a complex thought and students will be encouraged to adopt a sculptural approach to their work - a search for form and push their glass in a new direction rather than master a technique.

In order to develop your aesthetic and conceptual perspective, while negotiating the technical challenges of deep-slumping into 3-step ceramic moulds, the beginning will be with pencil and paper, drawing from the immediate environmental stimuli surrounding The Glass Studio with mark-making realised through the application of accessory glasses such as frits, stringers, powders and confetti.

Tel:  Karl Harron (Mobile) - 07979 365 829
Website: www.theglasstudioireland.com/master_classes.html

 
 
[Posted 27 January 2010]
Glass Blowing Courses (Bath)

Have a go at the ancient art of glassmaking - 'A TRULY INSPIRATIONAL EXPERIENCE'.

On this glass blowing course you will learn all the basic skills of glassmaking in order to make your own paperweight with a professional glassblower and learn the magical way glass is blown and sculpted.

The course is great if you are a complete beginner as no previous experience is necessary as they will start you off from scratch and by the end of the session you will have learnt all the basic techniques in order to make your very own paperweight.

During the course you will be introduced to techniques such as:

  • Gathering Glass From The Furnace
  • Shaping And Tooling The Molten Glass
  • Applying Colour
  • Finishing The Base Experience Blowing Glass Using A Blowing Iron

Tuition is offered during the glass blowing course for a maximum of 4 people at a time (so book early).

You will be able to take home your own piece of art after it has cooled down overnight (or they can post to you) which we can be signed and dated for you.

Charges: £75 per person. If you book a group of four people it is £65 each.

Glassblowing Courses make a fantastic gift! Gift vouchers are available
to buy online, or you can telephone 01225 428146/319606

Venue: Glass blowing courses take place on Saturday mornings at the Theatre of Glass, Walcot Street in the centre of Bath and run for 3 hours (from 9.30am to 12.30pm)

Bookings: Please telephone Hilary on 01225 428146 for further information and bookings.

 
 

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