Visit September – December 2014 Magdalene Odundo Halloween Fun Christmas Bauble Blowing and more... Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
Image: Unit for Magdalene Odundo’s Transition II , in production
“ Excellent! Thought provoking, informative and enjoyable. Lots to see and learn.” National Glass Centre is a Centre for national excellence, supporting the research, teaching, production, exhibition and enjoyment of contemporary glass. We celebrate Sunderland’s glass making heritage with a wide range of historical displays and contemporary exhibitions. Our ever popular FREE, daily glass making demonstrations run throughout the day and you may enjoy our mix of family activities, adult classes and glass making experiences. 02
Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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Shop Showcase National Glass Centre collaborates with The Contemporary Glass Society to present excellent examples of contemporary glass to view and buy.
Keeryong Choi and Cathryn Shilling 6 September – 16 October Keeryong uses techniques inspired by ancient pottery-making to produce vessels which are highly decorative but also rich in meaning. Cathryn makes both sculptural and decorative work inspired by the qualities of glass, especially fluidity and intensity of colour. Scott Benefield and Jonathan Harris 18 October – 27 November Scott Benefield is inspired by the ancient techniques still used in Murano, Venice. Primarily working with coloured glass canes, he builds his work up using layers of pattern and colour to form wonderful vessels. Jonathan Harris uses Cameo and Graal techniques to layer patterns and imagery in the glass whilst still hot. His classical glass combines these hot glass skills with a love of engraving, creating very distinctive pieces.
Max Lamb and Philippa Beveridge 29 November – 8 January Max Lamb has worked with many well known artists and designers including Thomas Heatherwick, Peter Layton and Danny Lane. He is based at Salt Glass Studios in Norfolk and makes everything from sculpture to domestic pieces. Philippa Beveridge works primarily with architectural glass and sculpture using surface decoration to give her pieces narrative and meaning. Glass is used like a collage building up pattern and text. Gorgeous Gifts – Now Online shop.nationalglasscentre.com Our new online shop now sells a range of handmade glass, ceramics and jewellery, not available on the high street. Image: Work by Scott Benefield
Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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Magdalene Odundo Transition II 11 October 2014 – 11 January 2015
Magdalene Odundo is known as one of Britain’s leading artists working in ceramics. In recent years she has explored the potential of glass within her artistic practice, culminating with the installation Transition II , to be shown, for the first time, at National Glass Centre. The installation of one thousand handmade glass forms was developed with the support of James Maskrey, an artist specialising in hot glass and produced in association with Berengo Studio in Murano and Devereux and Huskie Glassworks in Wiltshire. It combines inspiration taken from Ancient Egyptian ear studs, the life sustaining role of the River Nile and the Op Art of Bridget Riley. Image: Unit for Transition II , in production
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“My ceramics have always been vehicles for containment; they have been personal statements about what it is to be human.Glass as a material is more illusive. Like a mirage it creates an optical illusion. It is simultaneously transparent and solid, fragile and strong, like water, it is neither here nor there.” Magdalene Odundo, 2014
Special Glass Blowing Demonstration 28 October / 15.00 / Free James Maskrey demonstrates how the one thousand glass units included in the installation Transition II, were made. Using the Venetian technique called Filigrana, he will demonstrate the complexity and skill behind the creation of these beautiful forms.
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Magdalene Odundo Metamorphosis and Transformation
James Maskrey In His Own Works 20 September 2014 – 4 January 2015
27 September 2014 – 11 January 2015
Magdalene Odundo began her exploration of glass during a residency at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington in 2011. It was here, and at Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, that she created the installation Metamorphosis and Transformation now recreated for display at National Glass Centre. Also drawing on inspiration from the River Nile and the people of East Africa, this work marks a key transition in Magdalene Odundo’s work between her ceramics and her current work in glass.
James Maskrey is a highly skilled and respected artist who works in hot glass. He is based at National Glass Centre where he works as part of a team teaching hot glass making to BA, MA and PhD students. Maskrey has worked with Magdalene Odundo over a period of three years supporting the introduction of glass to her practice. Using a Venetian technique called Filigrana the two artists have worked together to perfect the glass unit used for Transition II in the main gallery. James Maskrey went on to either make or oversee the production of the one thousand units making up the art-work. Maskrey’s work is included in the collections of the Crafts Council and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Always beautifully executed, his recent work has drawn on his fascination with the Polar explorations of Scott and Shackleton. This exhibition provides the opportunity to enjoy examples of James Maskrey’s own practice.
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North Lands Creative Glass Curated in association with James Maskrey 15 September 2014 – 30 August 2015 North Lands Creative Glass was established in Lybster, Caithness on the North East coast of Scotland almost twenty years ago and has come to be known as a centre of excellence for artists working in glass. As well as hosting an annual conference, North Lands Creative Glass offers a series of master classes led by artists of international standing who regularly donate an example of their work to the organisation’s collection. A selection of works from this collection will be shown at National Glass Centre until the end of August 2015. Image: His Masters Voice, Michael Rogers, Copyright Northlands Creative Glass. Photograph: Fergus Mather
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Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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Heritage Open Day and Lecture Series Join us every month for a free glass history talk, with complimentary refreshments
Heritage Open Day Saturday 13 September 2013 / Starting at 11.00 / Free / Booking is not essential Hartley Woods Glass Blowing demonstrations, behind the scenes tours, exhibition tours and talks by Dianne Stewardson Sea Glass Jewellery and George Nairn, with his vintage postcards of the region collection. Muff Blowing Demonstrations 13 September and 2 November / 12.00 and 15.00 / Free / Booking is not essential We demonstrate the traditional techniques, used by Sunderland based glass factory Hartley Woods, to hand blow glass cylinders or ‘muffs’ to create sheet glass. Special Glass Blowing Demonstrations 30 September / 28 October / 9 December / 6 January Our demonstrators showcase a variety of different hot glass techniques.
Davidson Glass: From Gateshead to the World Saturday 18 October / 12.30 - 13.30 / Free Join Nick Dolan, glass and ceramics curator and historian, for a talk on the history of Davidson Glass, the renowned pressed glass manufacturer based in Gateshead from 1867 to 1988. St. Andrew’s Church: An Arts and Craft Future Saturday 8 November / 12.30 – 13.30 / Free John Pattinson, Lay Vice Chair of the Parochial Church Council, will speak about the stained glass window restoration project at St. Andrew’s Church in Roker, often referred to as the ‘Arts and Crafts Cathedral of the North East.’ ‘HE IS NOT HERE...’ First World War memorial stained glass and the fragile art of remembrance Saturday 13 December / 12.30 – 13.30 / Free Dr. Neil Moat, architectural and art historian will illuminate the complex and moving genre of First World War memorial stained glass.
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Journeys
Little Artists
5 September 2014 – 28 November 2014
Every Saturday, beginning 13 September
In 2013 National Glass Centre was awarded a grant from the Gillian Dickinson Trust to engage young people with the arts. We worked in partnership with Southwick Neighbourhood Youth Project, Education and Services for People with Autism, Herrington Burn YMCA, Springwell Dene, Portland and Barbara Priestman Academies to deliver a 20 week outreach project to over 130 young people resulting in this exhibition of work. All the ideas, themes and content has been created by the young people with support from professional glass artists Sue Woolhouse, Zoe Garner, Joanne Mitchell and Catherine Forsyth. The exhibition will tour to NGCA in December 2014.
Every Saturday, beginning 13 September / Drop-in 11.00 – 14.00 / Age 10 and under / £2pp Take part in fun and creative activities inspired by our exhibitions.
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Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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Halloween and October half-term
Halloween Family Day
Monster Masks Monday 27 or Wednesday 29 October / Drop-in 10.30 – 15.00 / Age 3+ / £2pp
Join us on the 31 October for a spooky day of Halloween fun! Get involved in pumpkin carving, glass tile painting and face-painting before your Halloween party! We’ll also be holding a spooktacular Halloween themed film screening to get you in the mooOOOOood! Remember to wear your most scary Halloween costume!
Creepy Craft Painting Tuesday 28 or Friday 31 October / Drop-in 10.30 – 15.00 / Age 4+ / £3pp Pumpkin Carving Thursday 30 or Friday 31 October / Each hour from 11.00 – 15.00 / £5 per pumpkin / Booking is advisable
31 October / All day
When booking is advisable you can: Book via Phone: 0191 515 5555 (Option 9). Price correct at time of print.
Pumpkin Blowing Demonstrations Daily throughout October half-term / 13.30 / Free / All pumpkins made will be available for sale in our Shop!
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Christmas Workshops
Painted tea light holder Saturday 13 or Saturday 20 December / 11.00 – 12.00 / Age4+ / £5pp / Booking Advised Create a Snow Globe Monday 22 or Monday 29 December / Drop-in 10.30 – 15.00 / Age 3+ / £4pp Paint a Treat Plate for Santa Tuesday 23 December / Drop-in 10.30 – 15.00 / Age 4+ / £3pp Seasonal Plate Painting Tuesday 30 December / Drop-in 10.30 – 15.00 / Age 4+ / £3pp
Santa’s Elves Tea Party 6 and 7 December / 13.30 / Booking Essential / Please check website for further information Come to National Glass Centre for a fun filled afternoon with Santa’s Elves as they prepare for their biggest day of the year. Design and make a glass inspired keepsake to take home and then join in the fun at our festive Elves Tea Party. Suitable for children under 12 years. Refreshing drink and festive snack included. Saturdays with Santa 6 and 20 December / 11:00 – 14:00 / £2 per child / Booking not essential Nothing says Christmas like taking your kids to visit Santa. Meet the man himself and receive a free gift, in our Brasserie. Book via Phone: 0191 515 5555 (Option 9). Price correct at time of print.
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Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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Christmas in our Brasserie
Festive Afternoon Tea Available throughout December / 14.30 – 16.30 / £13.50pp (£19pp with glass of champagne or mulled wine) / Booking Advised / Call 0191 515 5555 (Option 1). Prices correct at time of print. Enjoy festive treats such as turkey and cranberry sandwiches and homemade mince pies after a Christmas shopping trip or winter walk along the coast.
Christmas Party Nights Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights 27 November – 19 December / Booking Essential / Call 0191 515 5555 (Option 5). Prices correct at time of print. If you’re looking for an alternative venue to celebrate this Christmas, National Glass Centre is the ideal place for your party. Party packages are £30 per person and include a drink on arrival, a tasty three-course meal, party box, crackers and disco. All elements of our menu have been locally sourced where possible.
Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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CREATE Blow a Christmas Bauble! Every weekend throughout November and December / £26.99 / Age 12+ / Booking Essential
“A great experience that my daughters and I intend to make a regular part of our Christmas preparations.”
Create your own personalised festive glass bauble with your friends and family! Work with our friendly experts in our Hot Glass Studio to make the perfect Christmas decoration to feature on your tree year after year! Learn how to apply coloured glass at over 1100 degrees centigrade and use a variety of coloured glass ‘frits’ to create your design. Melt the colour into the glass and blow down the ‘iron’ to blow the bubble. The glass artists will finish your artwork by adding a glass hook ready to hang the bauble on your tree. Glass takes time to cool so your bauble will be boxed and ready for collection from our Shop three days after your experience. Book via phone: 0191 515 5555 (Option 9). Prices correct at time of print.
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Christmas in our Shop
Christmas Shopping Weekend – 10% off all purchases and free gift wrap 29 – 30 November Support local artists this Christmas by buying your Christmas presents in the relaxing atmosphere of National Glass Centre! We have a selection of beautiful gifts and handmade items starting at under £10 and we will even gift wrap your item for free!
Shop and Hot Glass Studio Sale 10 – 18 January Come and find some real bargains in our shop and studio sale. The Shop will be selling end of range items – come early to bag a bargain! The studio will be selling slight seconds, experimental pieces and different colourway trials with our other ranges. A wonderful way to purchase handmade glass, made on site, at a bargain price. Remember you can now shop online at shop.nationalglasscentre.com
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CREATE Introducing... Fused Glass 8 September or 3 November / 18.00 – 21.00 / £25 / Booking Essential Introducing... Ignite! Flame Working 13 September / 10.00 – 16.00 / £50 / Booking Essential Introducing... Stained Glass 20 September / 13.00 – 17.00 or 8 November / 13.00 – 17.00 / £60 / Booking Essential Introducing... Decal Transfers 27 September / 13.00 – 15.00 or 22 November / 13.00 – 15.00 / £20 / Booking Essential Make Your Own... Flame Worked Marbles 4 October / 10.00 – 16.00 / £50 / Booking Essential Make Your Own... Flame Worked Beads 11 October / 10.00 – 13.00 or 11 October / 14.00 – 17.00 / £40 / Booking Essential Make Your Own... Flame Worked Glass Jewellery 25 October / 10.00 – 16.00 / £50 / Booking Essential Make Your Own... Flame Worked Christmas Decorations 13 December / 10.00 – 16.00 / £50 / Booking Essential
5 Week Course... Silver Jewellery Club Mondays / 1 September – 29 September / 10.00 – 13.00 / £105 / Booking Essential Mondays / 3 November – 1 December / 10.00 – 13.00 / £105 / Booking Essential 5 Week Course... Artistic Fused Glass Mondays / 22 September – 20 October or 17 November – 15 December / 18.00 – 21.00 / £125 / Booking Essential 5 Week Course... Glass Jewellery Club Thursdays / 9 October – 6 November / 10:00 - 13.30 or 17.15 – 20.45 Thursdays / 20 November – 18 December / 10:00 - 13.30 or 17.15 – 20.45 5 Week Course... Glass Tableware Club Saturdays / 11 October – 8 November / 13.00 – 16.30 / £120 / Booking Essential 5 Week Course... Flame Working Club Saturdays / 8 November – 6 December / 13.00 – 16.00 / £150 / Booking Essential Stained Glass Weekend / £100 18 and 19 October / 10.00 – 16.00 / Booking Essential 6 and 7 December / 10.00 – 16.00 / Booking Essential Call: 0191 515 5555 (Option 9). Prices correct at time of print. Image: Tableware by Midori Shinmura
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Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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1–2–1 Glass Blowing Experiences Throughout the year / £199pp / Booking Essential Spend a full day learning how to create a range of vessels and objects in glass, guided by our expert team of glass makers. The price includes light refreshments in our Brasserie. 3 Day Introduction to Glass Blowing Master Class 2 – 4 January 2015 / £315pp / Booking Essential Ideal for people new to glass or for those with a little experience, this three day course will concentrate on various glass making techniques. Participants will learn about gathering, blocking, marvering, making paper weights, blowing baubles, attaching punties and basic colour application (powders and grains). Working in pairs, participants will develop their skills and create their own work to take away at the end of the Course.
Glass Blowing Demonstrations
“Thoroughly enjoyed it, could sit and watch it all day, thank you!” Our amazing daily glass blowing, lathe and flame working demonstrations are free and run throughout the day. Experience the heat of our 1000 degree furnace and watch our expert glass making team craft stunning pieces before your eyes. 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)
Book via phone: 0191 515 5555 (option 9). Prices correct at time of print.
Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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VISIT BOOK Booking is essential for most of our Family Activities, Adult Courses and Classes and our Glass Making Experiences. Online: nationalglasscentre.com Call: 0191 515 5555 (option 9) 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.
Free Admission Free Visitor Parking Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00 Last admission 16.45 It is recommended that you allow at least three hours to make the most of your visit. Follow the brown road signs for National Glass Centre or type SR6 0GL into your sat nav. Nearest Metro Station: St Peter’s. For a more detailed map and directions visit nationalglasscentre.com
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 free to make use of our riverside bicycle hoops. CONTACT National Glass Centre Liberty Way, Sunderland SR6 0GL nationalglasscentre.com 0191 515 5555 info@nationalglasscentre.com CONNECT Join our mailing list at nationalglasscentre.com
f nationalglasscentresunderland t ngc_glasscentre Y nationalglasscentre 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.
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