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Glass and Ceramics Collectors’ Day
Stories of Glass in Sunderland
Artist Talks Programme
Free Glass Making Demonstrations
National Glass Centre hosts the first Glass and Ceramics Collectors’ Day in partnership with the North East’s leading auctioneers, Anderson & Garland Ltd. Bring your glass, ceramic and small collectible items to be valued by two specialists, whilst the University of Sunderland’s Dr Jack Dawson will be discussing 20th Century Glass and Ceramics and how to start collecting.
Sunderland has a rich heritage of glass making that dates back to 674AD. Benedict Biscop, founder of Wearmouth-Jarrow monasteries, brought skilled craftsmen from Gaul to create the first stained glass window in England for St Peter’s Church, Monkwearmouth. Using compelling personal stories from local people and striking audio visual display, this interactive exhibition charts the origins, growth and legacy of glass making in the City.
A series of free talks given by professionals working in the glass and ceramics field. These will take place in Lecture Theatre 007, St Peter’s Campus, University of Sunderland.
Saturday 5 April / 11.00 – 16.00
Tours of Stories of Glass in Sunderland exhibition will be available on the hour throughout the day. Each valuation slot is half an hour long and bookings for valuations are essential. Online: nationalglasscentre.com Call: 0191 515 5555 (Option 9)
January and February
Permanent Exhibition
Stories of Glass in Sunderland Audio Visual Drum. Image: Colin Davison
Image © National Glass Centre
‘Wonderful to see two craftsmen using their skills to create art’
Ben Walters and Chris McHugh 8 January / 16.00 – 18.00 George Papadopoulos and Silvia Levenson 15 January / 16.00 – 18.00 Chris Blade and Yoav Reches 22 January / 16.00 – 18.00 Sarah Gee and Vicky Higginson 29 January / 16.00 – 18.00 Andrew Livingstone and Anne Vibeke Mou 5 February / 16.00 – 18.00 Katya Filmus 12 February / 16.00 – 18.00
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. You can even have a go at making something yourself with our glass blowing experiences. Flame Working: 11.00 and 15.45 (15 mins) Glass Blowing (2 January – 16 February): 12.00 and 15.00 (30 mins) Glass Blowing (17 February onwards): 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00 (30 mins) Glass Lathe: 13.00 (30 mins)
Yoav Reches, Composition of Air, 2013, Image: Jamie McGregor Smith.
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Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
Free Admission and Free Visitor Parking / Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
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