Visit April – June 2016 Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
Andrew Miller, ‘Mute’, Photograph by Donald Nisbet
Reflecting our past; igniting our future
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WELCOME
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“The glass blowing experience was a major highlight. Thanks again – it was a truly inspiring day!” Visitor Comment, February 2016
For a FREE day out with a difference visit National Glass Centre!
blowing demonstrations, hands-on creative activities and themed tours.
Discover the history of glass making in Sunderland, enjoy our intriguing world class exhibitions and play on our iconic glass roof. You and your family will love our amazing glass
Complete your visit with a bite to eat or a coffee in The Glass Yard and browse handmade glass and ceramics, quirky jewellery, gifts and homeware in our Shop.
Free Daily Glass Blowing Demonstrations Flame Working 11.00 and 15.45 (15 mins) Glass Blowing 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00 (30 mins) Glass Lathe 13.00 (30 mins)
“The Glass blowing demo is so interesting. We came back again to see it a second time!” Visitor comment, February 2016
EXPERIENCES AND CLASSES
Glass Making Experiences
New for this season...Ceramics
Paperweight Experience for Two Available on Sundays / 10.00 – 11.00 / £128 Price includes tea and scone for two in The Glass Yard
Run by Rob Winter, this introductory 6 week course in ceramics is suitable for anyone with no or little experience. Students will learn a range of decorating and construction techniques from practical demonstrations. The course aims to be upbeat, rewarding and allow participants to enjoy pottery at their own pace.
One to One Glass Making Experiences Full Day for One Person / £220 Full Day for Two People to share / £240 Half Day for One person / £130 New Glass Making Experiences! Easter themed and Spring Half Term activities also available. See inside for details. To find out more, visit nationalglasscentre.com To book call 0191 568 9700
Scott Chaseling Australian glass artist Scott Chaseling will be demonstrating in our Hot Glass Studio on 23 & 24 April Scott began working with glass after studying sculpture in South Australia. During a successful 25 year career he has travelled, taught, made and exhibited throughout Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA.
This 6 week course runs 7, 14 and 21 May, 4, 11 and 18 June / 10.00 – 12.30 / £110 pp To find out more and to book, visit nationalglasscentre.com or call 0191 568 9700
EXHIBITIONS
View Source – Graham Dolphin Saturday 26 March – Sunday 9 October Graham Dolphin is an artist whose work considers popular culture. Frequently based in music his work is created using the smallest detail from the grooves in an LP record to the code in an MP3 file. For this exhibition Graham Dolphin has taken data used to play music electronically. This data is digitally translated into a visual format to create the finished art work. The final drawings are fabricated using digital and mechanical process, devoid of any human intervention. The work created for this exhibition has been supported by Graham Darnell and the University of Sunderland.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – New Works by Andrew Miller Saturday 26 March – Sunday 9 October Andrew Miller is an artist whose practice investigates the function and non-function of objects. He is motivated by a fascination with
our relationship to objects and how we encounter them. In his recent work Andrew Miller considers how discarded or damaged objects are reappropriated through human interventions to create new and inventive objects which function under a different guise. A major element of the exhibition explores work originating from
glass found in charity shops. These pieces may once have been the height of good taste or perhaps their emotional value to the original owner was important. Later in the life of the object perceptions of value are reduced to cheap, secondhand trinkets. Andrew Miller changes their status and perceived value again through his work.
Partner Gallery Exhibition Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art Baldock Pope Zahle 19 March – 18 June 2016 Preview: Friday 18 March, 18.00 – 20.00 / Free ‘Baldock Pope Zahle’ presents a new sculptural installation by Jonathan Baldock, and newly commissioned work by Nicholas Pope and Maria Zahle in NGCA’s spacious and newly opened up main gallery. The exhibition brings together artists of different generations who each explore
an inquisitive relationship to materials and making. Nicholas Pope has been working with master glass maker James Maskrey at National Glass Centre and will present a new series of fourteen glass chalices inspired by the seven deadly sins and seven virtues. To accompany the exhibition, Pope’s sculpture ‘Yahweh and the Seraphim’ (1995) will be presented in the UK for the first time at Sunderland Minster.
Glass and Ceramics Degree Show For details on other exhibitions showing from March-June check www.ngca.co.uk NGCA Opening Times: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9.30 –17.00 Weds: 9.30 –19.00 Sat: 10.00 –16.00 Sun: Closed Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art City Library & Arts Centre Fawcett Street, Sunderland, SR1 1RE
Open to the public 11 –19 June / 10.00 – 17.00 View work by the country’s most talented up and coming glass and ceramic artists at the University of Sunderland’s BA (Hons) Glass and Ceramics Degree show.
The Conundrum of the Chalices of the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Virtues, Nicholas Pope with James Maskrey (2015)
Look out for our exhibitions this Spring/Summer featuring the work of the Chinese artist Zhuang Xiaowei and our teenage artists who have worked with us all year as part of the Sorrell Foundation’s National Art & Design Saturday Club.
Easter Easter Sunday Lunch Sunday 27 March / One course £9.95 Two courses £14.95 / Three courses £18.95 (All options include a chocolate Easter egg for little ones) Book: 0191 515 5555 (Option 1) Easter Glass Painting Monday 28 March and 4 April 10.30 –15.30 / Age 4+ / £3 / Drop-in
Glass Easter Egg Create a glass Easter egg using sandcasting techniques. 24, 26, 29 and 31 March, 2, 5, 7 and 9 April 09.30 –10.30 and 10.30 –11.30 Age 6+ / £15 / Booking Essential
Self-portraits in Fused Glass Tuesday 29 March and 4 April workshops at 13.30 and 15.00 Age 6+ / £10 / Booking Essential Fused Glass Easter Chicks Wednesday 30 March and 6 April workshops at 10.15 / 11.30 13.30 and 15.00 / Age 5+ / £12 Booking Essential
Object Storytelling Glass Painting Workshop Thursday 31 March / workshops at 13.30 and 15.00 / Age 5+ Booking essential / £4
Artistic Mobile Making Thursday 24 and 7 April / 10.30 –15.30 / Age 5+ / £3 / Drop-in
Father’s Day Father’s Day Lunch Sunday 19 June / Three courses £18.95 / All Dads receive a complimentary bottle of our exclusive, glassmaker’s ale, Gaffers Quaff. Booking Essential Call 0191 515 5555 (Option 1)
Fast Clay Cars! Friday 25 March, 1 and 8 April 10.30 –15.30 / Age 3+ / £3 / Drop-in
Summer Half-term Activities Father’s Day Paperweight A wonderful opportunity to make a glass paperweight. Makes a great Father’s day gift. Sunday 12 June / Sunday 19 June / 10.00 – 11.00 and 11.00 – 12.00 / Age 16+ £45 / Booking Essential
Father’s Day Glass Fish Make a fabulous sandcast fish with dad or as a Father’s Day gift using sandcasting techniques. Saturday 11 June Saturday 18 June / 9.30 –10.30 and 10.30 – 11.30 / Age 6+ £15 / Booking Essential
Fused Cars and Boats Create coloured glass tiles and coloured glass powder. Monday 30 May / sessions at 10.15, 11.30, 13.30 and 15.00 / Age 6+ / £12 Booking Essential Create a Plate Design and decorate a ceramic plate. Tuesday 31 May / 10.30 – 15.30 / Age 4+ / Drop-in £3.50 Hot Fish Create a glass fish using sandcasting techniques. Tuesday 31 May / Thursday 2 June Saturday 4 June / 9.30 –10.30 and 10.30 – 11.30 / Age 6+ £15 / Booking Essential
Fused Glass Coasters Created using glass tiles and glass powder. Thursday 2 June sessions at 13.30 and 15.00 Age 6+ / £14 / Booking Essential Fantastic Family Craft Day A combination of 4 different workshops: glass painted cars and boats, hanging mobiles, wire sculptures and ceramic magnets. Friday 3 June / sessions 10.30 – 13.00 or 14.00 –16.30 / Age 4+ £14 / Booking Essential
Clay Sculptures Model a 3D form in clay Wednesday 1 June / 10.30 –15.30 Age 3+ / £3 / Drop-in
The Glass Yard Events The Glass Yard is open daily, for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Come along and try our delicious menu! To find out more and book call: 0191 515 5555 (Option 1) Soul Night & Deep South BBQ Friday 29 April / Time: 19.30 / £27.50 Live Music / Booking Essential
Heart of Glass Wedding Fair Wednesday 22 June / 18.15 – 21.00 entry £2 / under 10’s Free concession £1 / National Glass Centre is a unique, contemporary venue in a stunning, coastal location. Our competitively priced wedding packages combine delicious menus and creative finishing touches. Register for your VIP goodie bag at www.weddingwondershow.co.uk
An Evening of Jazz Friday 1 July / 19.30 / £27.50 Live Music / Booking Essential An Evening of Blues Friday 29 July / 19.30 / £27.50 Live Music / Booking Essential
Unless stated otherwise all bookings can be made online at shop.nationalglasscentre.com or call 0191 568 9700
including student and local artists work as well as National Glass Centre Studio Glass pieces, Family Activities, local heritage memorabilia and “Sunderland on Film” throughout the day.
Glass Centre to local artists’ and students’ work. All pieces are for sale and prices start at £13.50
Jade Tapson’s Coasters
Check out Jade Tapson’s range of jewellery and tableware in our shop.
Made in Sunderland We are very excited to launch our new brand Made in Sunderland! We feel passionate about the beautiful work made here and have decided to bring many different artists’ work under one name. The glass we have chosen ranges from work made at National
To purchase other Made in Sunderland pieces, visit shop.nationalglasscentre.com
Museums At Night Saturday 14 May Museums at Night is an annual national initiative which sees cultural venues across the UK open their doors after hours. National Glass Centre will be celebrating all that is ‘Made in Sunderland’. Daytime activities will be held 10.00 – 17.00 / Craft Fair
Evening Event / 19.30 – 00.00 Live music from ‘Made in Sunderland’ bands and fantastic local food and drink will be available in The Glass Yard. This will be a ticket only event so don’t miss out on this unique evening. Watch out for further details at nationalglasscentre.com For further information contact Visitor Services on 0191 515 5555 (Option 9) or visit nationalglasscentre.com
VISIT
nationalglasscentre.com ACCESS National Glass Centre has wheelchair access to all areas and a Changing Place facility. There is also a lift available. Free wheelchair hire is available on request and can be pre-booked by contacting Visitor Services. National Glass Centre welcomes assistance dogs and a hearing loop is available. Our full Access Statement is available online. We are a cycle friendly venue! The Coast to Coast (C2C) cycle route from Cumbria to Sunderland runs past National Glass Centre’s riverside entrance. Cyclists are encouraged to use our new riverside Bike Dock and cycle maintenance area.
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CONTACT National Glass Centre Liberty Way, Sunderland SR6 0GL nationalglasscentre.com General Enquiries: 0191 515 5555 Booking Line: 0191 568 9700 info@nationalglasscentre.com BOOK Online: shop.nationalglasscentre.com Booking Line: 0191 568 9700 MAKE A DAY OF IT There’s plenty to do nearby including The Riverside Sculpture Trail, St Peter’s Church, Roker Beach and Marina, Roker Park outdoor play area, Monkwearmouth Station Museum and Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens. Or you could visit our partner gallery Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art.