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.

Connection Of Place: Craft & Design Showcase: New Work – Tim Shaw

19 June to 1 August 2010

Tim Shaw Solo Exhibition.

Glass Discovery Day

17th July 2010

A full-day of glass related events and lectures organised by the Glass Association:

Morning

• “The Glass of Greener & Jobling: Victorian pressed glass of Henry Greener, leading to
  Jobling art glass of the 20s & 30s". A presentation by Glass Association member Jackie Fairburn followed by a general discussion, with an hands-on opportunity to look at relevant glass.
  
  
• Behind the scenes look at Sunderland Museum glass collection

Lunch - @ Throwingstones Café/ Restaurant, the National Glass Centre's award-winning restaurant

Afternoon

• “A celebration of cut glass from the middle of the 20th Century” a presentation by Glass Association member Maurice Wimpory. Followed by a general discussion and a hands-on opportunity to look at relevant glass, as well as an identification of glass brought by participants.
  
  
• Tour of National Glass Centre & hot-shop demonstration
  

Cost: £24 (£22 for Friends of the National Glass Centre & Glass Association members). Admission includes a two course lunch at Throwingstones, plus a tea/coffee.

Free Publication: Participants will receive a special Sunderland edition of "The Glass Cone".

Booking Form & Full Itinerary>>>

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

3 April to 8 August 2010

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its opening, Broadfield House Glass Museum has invited 30 leading contemporary British glass artists to exhibit examples of their work.

The exhibition includes glass by Adam Aaronson, ‘Blowzone Glass Studio’ (Iestyn & Beverley Davies), Doug Burgess, Katharine Coleman M.B.E., Bob Crooks, Keith Cummings, Diana Días-Leaõ, Stephen Foster, ‘Gillies · Jones’ (Stephen Gillies & Kate Jones), Jonathan Harris, Tim Harris, Karl Harron, Gill Hobson, Pauline Holt, Max Jacquard, ‘Lo-Co Glass Ltd.’ (Colin & Louise Hawkins), Mark Locock, Allister Malcolm, William Manson Sr., Helen Millard, Susan Nixon, ‘Okra Glass’ (Richard Golding & Nicola Osborne), David Prytherch, David Reekie, Bruno Romanelli, Harry Seager, Max Stewart, Shelagh Swanson & Sam Sweet.

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

1 May to 17 July 2010

Mixed media exhibition, including glass by Jenny Antonio, Kim Bramley, Jane Charles, Phillipa Headley, Mike Hunter, Julia Linstead, Ingrid Phillips & Amanda Simmons.

Venue: Strathearn Gallery, 32 West High Street, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4DL

Tel: 01764 656 100
Email: info@strathearn-gall.demon.co.uk
Website: www.strathearn-gallery.com

13 May to 17 July 2010

Adam Aaronson solo exhibition.

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

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

29 May to 31 July

Richard Wheater solo exhibition.

Venue: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Bretton Hall, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG

Tel: 01924 830 125
01924 832 600
Email: info@ysp.co.uk
Website: www.shop-ysp.co.uk

4 June to 26 July 2010

Annie Cattrell solo exhibition.

Venue: DMU Cube & Screen Lounge, Phoenix Square, Midland Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG

Tel: 0116 242 2800
Email: hello@phoenix.org.uk
Website: www.phoenix.org.uk

4 June to 1 August 2010

A showcase of contemporary glass by established British glass makers including Adam Aaronson, Beverley Hicklin, Caroline Scully, Emmy-Gai Palmer & Penny Carter.

Venue: Ferrers Gallery, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1RU

Tel: 01332 863 337
Email: info@ferrersgallery.co.uk
Website: www.ferrersgallery.co.uk

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

18th of June to the 17th of July 2010

An exhibition of outstanding work by established European glass artists – an exciting collaboration between Contemporary Applied Arts & Contemporary Glass Society.

A show of contemporary glass at the prestigious venue of Contemporary Applied Arts, London will open in June 2010. ‘Remarkable Glass’ will bring together a collective of established and emerging artists that actively contribute to the rich and diverse European Glass scene. The exhibition will showcase outstanding work that demonstrates innovation, originality and creative expression within glass making techniques.

The following artists work will be shown in this exhibition:

Karen Akester, Philippa Beveridge, Róisín de Buitléar, Effie Burns, Sean Campbell, Katharine Coleman, Shelly Doolan, Matt Durran, Joseph Harrington, Kate Henderson, Angela Jarman, Anne Claude Jeitz, David Kaplan, Alison Kinnaird, Riikka Latva - Somppi, Bruce Marks, Rostislav Materka, Sue Purser Hope, David Reekie, Marie Retpen, Bruno Romanelli, Annica Sandström,  Anthony Scala, Cathryn Shilling, Helena Slater, Peter Sutton, Ayako Tani, Louis Thompson, Jeff Zimmer, Bella Hawkes and Paul Stopler.   

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

Tel: Belinda Fisher +44(0)780871308 or Jessamy Kelly: +44 (0)7950627264
Email: belinda@belindafisherpr.com or admin@cgs.org.uk
Website: www.caa.org.uk

22 June to 31 July 2010

Katy Holford Solo Exhibition.

Venue: Vessel Gallery, 114 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 2PW

Tel: 020 7727 8001
Email: info@vesselgallery.com
Website: www.vesselgallery.com

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

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

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

1 to 3 July 2010

Westminster College, Westminster Adult Education Service B. Tec. Student exhibition, featuring work by Mercedes Altuna, Clare Birch, Karen Blackwell, Mohyin Costalas, Diana Cox, Andrew Graves-Johnston, Jean Gwilliam, Brett Manley, Belinda Salmon Harding, Katie Smith & David B. Taylor.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12am - 6pm. Saturday, 12am - 4pm.

Venue: SW1 Gallery, 12 Cardinal Walk, Roof Garden Level, Cardinal Place (Off Victoria Street), London, SW1E 5JE

Tel: 020 7963 4024
Email: info@sw1gallery.co.uk
Website: www.sw1gallery.co.uk

Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2010

Art in Action is a festival of fine art and master craftsmanship where artists take the visitor on a creative journey by demonstrating what they do, often from concept to completion.

Staged in the grounds of Waterperry House, Oxfordshire, artists set up their studios each July in one of many spacious marquees. They work in front of visitors, giving them the rare opportunity to observe the creative process at first hand.

Art in Action 2010 will feature Tel Aviv glass artist Sarah Hornik, who combines her obsession with glass and colour to create beautiful lamp worked beads.

In addition to seeing master craftsmen at work, visitors to Art in Action will can attend a the large selection of practical classes on offer. There are opportunities for approximately 4000 visitors to take a class in a wide and eclectic number of subjects, including a class run by the Guild of Glass Engravers.

A number of classes can be booked in advance online (www.artinaction.org.uk), but demand is high.

In addition, Art in Action offers fine music, performing artists and storytelling for children. There are lectures organised by NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Art
Societies) and visitors can take guided tours of the beautiful Waterperry gardens and the exquisite frescoes on the walls of Waterperry House that were completed in 2006.

There is a wide range of refreshments: cream teas from the Pear Tree Restaurant, a good selection of wines, champagne and Pimm’s served on the lawn in front of the house and numerous organic and artisan food stalls throughout the site.

Art in Action is truly a celebration of creativity as well as a great day out for families and art lovers. People come year after year – often, they say, as much for the atmosphere as for the works on show.

Art in Action to Give £1000 prize at Glass Biennale

Art in Action are to give a £1000 award at this year's British Glass Biennale. The award will be called The 'Art in Action Award for Contemporary Glass'. The winner will also be invited to demonstrate at Art in Action 2011.

Charges:

Tickets: Adults £15 (Booked online £14.00)
Senior citizens £12 (Booked online £11.00)
Concessions £8 (Booked online £7.00)
Child (9-17 years) £5 (Booked online £4.00)
Under-9s free

Special Rates:

Buy 3 tickets and get a 4th free. The total cost is £42, a saving of £14.

Party rates for pre-booked minibuses and a limited number of coaches by arrangement – contact the office (020 7381 3192) in advance.

Opening Times: 10am to 5.30pm daily

Venue: Venue: Art in Action, Waterperry House, Near Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JZ

Tel: 020 7381 3192
Email: info@artinaction.org.uk
Website: www.artinaction.org.uk

22 July to 3 September 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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). 

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

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). 

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 March to 1 August 2010

Finnish Glass Lives 6 – Finnish Glass 2005 – 2009”. An exhibition of Finnish glass, including work by Kazushi Nakada & Anu Penttinen.

Venue: Suomen Lasimuseo, Riihimäki, Finland

Tel: 00 358 19 758 4101
Email: glass.museum@riihimaki.fi
Website: www.suomenlasimuseo.fi

1 April to 2 August 2010

This exhibition will feature highlights from the Adele and Leonard Leight Collection, one of the nation’s most comprehensive collections of contemporary glass. Including contemporary glass by Anna Dickinson, Mieke Groot, Sam Herman & Richard Meitner.

Venue: The Speed Art Museum, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Tel: 00 1 502 634 2740
Email: serbes@speedmuseum.org
Website: www.speedmuseum.org

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

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.

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

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

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

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: Triskel Arts Centre, Cork, Ireland

Tel: 00 353 21 427 2022
Email: bencuddihy@triskelartscentre.ie
Website: www.triskelartscentre.ie

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

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

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

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

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

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.