NGC EXHIBITIONS
NGC Gallery
Glass World
Collection Gallery
Bernard Lloyd Collection
16 September 2023 – 8 September 2024
A presentation of selected works from the Bernard Lloyd Collection celebrating international styles and glass making techniques.
Harvey K. Littleton, Segmented
14 October 2023 – 29 May 2024
In recent years National Glass Centre has developed a permanent collection of international Studio Glass including work by artists working in thirty different countries. This exhibition presents a wide selection of these works celebrating the international reach of artists working in glass.
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Come along on 30 and 31 May and watch our gallery team deinstall this exhibition, get to ask questions, see pieces close up and experience how gallery staff manage exhibitions and artwork.
Metamorphosis 45, 2001, Peter Bremers. Presented by Hans and Nicola Eggerstedt, with Art Fund support. Photo: David Williams
NGC Gallery
BA (Hons) Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics
University of Sunderland, Art and Design Degree Shows 2024
8 June – 16 June 2024
Each year, the University of Sunderland’s School of Art and Design holds degree shows for graduating BA (Hons) students. The degree show is a culmination of the hard work and dedication our students put into the final year of their course, where they build their professional practice, skills and experiences. It is also a celebration of their exciting new journey as creative professionals.
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Photo: David Williams
NGC Gallery
People’s Art
29 June – 1 December 2024
People’s Art is an exhibition that looks at how and why we place value on art. Five artists, Julia Griffiths Jones, Ingrid Murphy, Francisca Onumah, Liaqat Rasul and Zac Weinberg have each been commissioned to create new work in response to five items that can be described as popular art. The exhibition will present five paired artworks. Each pair consisting of the popular art object and the artist’s response.
This exhibition has been created in partnership with Compton
Verney and we are grateful to the private collector Jen Jones for the loan of a traditional quilt.
Join us on 29 and 30 June at our opening weekend celebrations, for the chance to see the exhibition before anyone else, and a host of activities for people of all ages to get involved in. Visit our website for more information.
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NGCA EXHIBITIONS
NGCA Collection Space
Seb Trend: XTRALIFE
9 March - 9 June 2024
Central to XTRALIFE is a series of ‘melted photographs’ in artist made frames produced specifically for the exhibition. This marks the first time the photographs have been exhibited together as a solo show and builds on Trend’s ongoing investigations into states of ‘in-between’: molten and solid, representation and abstraction, permanent and momentary.
Seb Trend, Graveside Portrait (Paavo), 2024 melted photograph and wood veneers on MDF marquetry by Katie Watson, photo by Colin Davison
NGCA Main Gallery
Laura
Lancaster: My Echo, My Shadow
16 March – 30 June 2024
My Echo, My Shadow is the largest solo show to date of British painter Laura Lancaster. Presenting all new paintings made over the last few years My Echo, My Shadow delves into the current practice of one of the North East’s most celebrated and accomplished painters.
Image credit: Laura Lancaster, Shaking Through, 2023, oil on linen, 60 x 50cm. Courtesy the artist and Workplace Gallery, UK. Photo by Tom Carter.
NGCA Collection Space
Jeremy Deller: The Battle of Orgreave (An Injury to One is an Injury to All)
18 June –3 November 2024
To mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Miners’ Strike - which had, and still has, a profound impact on Sunderland and the North East of England - NGCA Collection Space is screening ‘The Battle of Orgreave’ Mike Figgis’ film of Jeremy Deller’s reenactment.
Image credit: Jeremy Deller, The Battle of Orgreave, 2001. Production photograph: Parisa Taghizadeh.
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Canteen staff catching up on the day at the end of their shift, Redcar Blast Furnace, Autumn 1983. Photograph. Courtesy of the artist.
NGCA Main Gallery
Ian Macdonald: Fixing Time
20 July – 3 November 2024
Fixing Time is a retrospective exhibition across two venues –Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art – exploring 50 years of work by renowned British artist and photographer Ian Macdonald.
Macdonald, boasts a rich and prolific career spanning five decades behind the lens. His photographic journey has been dedicated to documenting life, the evolution of working-class communities, and the rise and fall of industry in Teesside and Cleveland, located in the NorthEast of England. Macdonald’s extensive body of work aligns
with the tradition of British documentary photography that emerged during the mid 1970s and into the 1980s, a period marked by political shifts and social upheaval.
The exhibition at Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art spotlights key photographic series such as “The River Tees Estuary,” “Greatham Creek,” and “People, Towns and Portraits.”
Concurrently, the exhibition at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens delves into other significant series like “Heavy Industry,” “Smith’s Dock Shipyard,” “Redcar Blast Furnace,” and “School Portraits.”
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What’s on for Adults
COLLISION: Abstract & Figurative Painting Workshop
Wednesday 22 May and Tuesday 28 May / 5.458.45pm / £40
Work alongside artist Seb Trend, hear about his practice and explore painting techniques to create figurative/abstract artwork using acrylic paint on primed board inspired by photographs. This will include: making colour gradients, using masking techniques to make hard edged geometric and decorative patterns, and recreating photographs in acrylic paint. Bring your own photograph to use as a basis for your artwork or use images supplied.
1 Day Introduction to Ceramics - Throwing
Saturday 4 May, 1 June, 6 July or 3 August 10.00 – 16.00 / £60
Learn a range of throwing techniques from practical demonstrations. A chance to learn basic wheel based ceramic skills and practice throughout the day.
Stained Glass and Copper Foil Botanicals
Saturday 4 May, 18 May, 22 June, 29 June, 20 July, 27 July, 24
August or 31 August 10.00 – 16.00 / £75
Learn how to make your own stained glass and copper foil plant inspired forms. You will be provided with two small terracotta pots to proudly display your botanical creations at home.
Introducing… Fused Glass
Saturday 11 May, 8 June, 15 June, 6 July, 3 August or 10 August 10.00 – 16.00 / £80
Design and make your own decorative glass pieces using this kiln glass technique. You will learn how to cut glass and about different effects that can be achieved in the kiln.
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To book, visit nationalglasscentre.com or call 0191 568 9700
Fused Glass Panels Evening Course
Wednesday 15 May or 19 June 18:00-21:00 / £50
Enjoy a rewarding evening playing with fusing glass. You will learn how to cut glass safely and choose from a wide variety of coloured glass in sheet and frit form, to create your chosen picture.
Chainmaille Bracelet Making
Sunday 19 May, 16 June, 21 July or 18 August 14.00 - 16.30 / £30
Through the ancient craft of chainmaille, learn to interlock metal rings in the style of a traditional European weave to create an intricately designed bracelet. Personalise your bracelet with yours or a loved one’s initial.
Kiln Formed Glass
Thursday 23 May, 5 weeks 10.00 – 13.30 / £150
Glass Tableware Club
Saturday 25 May, 5 weeks 13.00 – 16.30 / £150
1 Day Introduction to Ceramics –Handbuilding Technique
Saturday 25 May, 27 July or 31 August
10.00 – 16.00 / £60
Make a set of vessels using traditional ceramics techniques such as coil building and slab building to create items including bowls, vases and dishes.
Flameworked Marbles
Saturday 25 May, 22 June or 27 July
10.00 - 16.00 / £80
Make a number of marbles including ones that are clear, coloured and with twists and bubbles inside the glass.
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What’s on for Adults
Flameworked Pendants
Sunday 26 May 10.00 - 16.00 / £80
Make glass pendants, glass chains, hearts and much more using colour application techniques and learning many flameworking skills.
Glass Tableware Taster Session
Sunday 23 June 13.00 – 17.00 / £50
Flameworked Beads
Sunday 23 June 10.00 - 12.30 / 13.30 - 16.00 / £40
Using smooth and textural designs, let your imagination take over and create your very own designer bead.
Glass and Chain Connections
Sunday 28 July 10.00 - 16.00 / £80
Create unique glass chains using specialist tools and flameworking techniques.
2 Day Flameworking Skills and Sculptural Form
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August 10.00 - 16.00 / £150
Through a combination of demonstrations and free practice time, starting from basics we will build a vocabulary of flame working skills that will form a solid grounding to move forward using flameworking as an art form.
For additional courses please check our website
Please note:
We would appreciate if participants book two weeks in advance of the course start date.
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May half term
Sandcasting: Car, Cat, Hedgehog, Owl or Fish*
Tuesday 28 May
9.30 and 10.30 / Age 6+ / £20 / Booking essential
Create a glass car, cat, hedgehog, owl or fish using sand to make a mould. Add your own colour and decoration to make your design unique. Watch as your design is transformed by our studio team who will pour molten glass into your mould to produce your own individual piece of art.
Ceramic coaster painting
Wednesday 29 May
10.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30 / Age 4+ / £4 / Drop-in
Put your drink down on your own work of art! No need, to book, simply drop in to NGC and customise a circular ceramic coaster and transform it into a mini masterpiece that will stand out on your desk or coffee table!
Glass painting pets
Thursday 30 May
10.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30 / Age 4+ / £5 / Drop-in
Create a beautiful glass painting inspired by your pets or animals that you love. Will you paint a cat or an iguana, a fish or a zebra?
Fused glass fish
Friday 31 May
11.30 & 13.30 / Age 6+ / £12 / Booking essential
Be inspired by colour and pattern and make a fabulous glass fish. Our team will explain how to use coloured glass grains and mosaic tiles to create your design in solid glass.
*Items created in this experience need time to cool and are not immediately available to take away with you on the day. Sandcasts will be available to pick up one week after your session. Please note – Sandcast objects have a textured/sandy surface on the reverse side and may contain bubbles.
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Summer
Glass fused birds or fish
Mondays 22 July, 5 and 19
August, 2 September and Tuesdays 30 July, 13 and 27
August
11.30 and 13.30 / Age 6+ / £12 / Booking essential
Use a range of high-quality glass fusing materials to create a solid glass bird or fish - will it be realistic or fantastical? You will be shown how to use the materials and learn about the glass fusing technique.
Glass painted postcard
Wednesdays 24 July, 7 and 21
August
10.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30 / Age 4+ / £5 / Drop-in
Paint your own summer holiday scene on a glass postcard – keep it as a memory of your day out of give it to someone as a gift.
Wonderful welly-boot planters!
Thursday 25 July 11.30 / Age 4+ / £6 / Booking essential
Start crafting and planting with our wellington boot ceramic flowerpots! Craft delightful designs using our porcelain paint pens then take your handiwork home and add your choice of blossoms or greenery.
‘Stained glass’ dragonfly
Friday 26 July and Saturdays 10 and 24 August
10.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30 / Age 6+ / £4 / Drop-in
Drop in for child-friendly ‘stained-glass’ decorated dragonflies. Use coloured papers and materials to decorate your summer friends and proudly display at home.
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Glass painted pets!
Fridays 2, 16 and 30 August 10.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30 / Age 4+ / £5 / Drop-in
Create a beautiful glass painting inspired by your pets or animals that you love. Will you paint a cat or an iguana, a fish or a zebra?
Decorate a ceramic bee feeder!
Thursday 8 August 11.30 / Age 4+ / £6 / Bookable
Children (and big children) will love creating their own ceramic bee feeders, making a difference in nature that hungry bees will truly appreciate.
Create a ceramic coaster
Wednesday 14 August, Thursday 22 August 10.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30 Age 4+ / £4 / Drop-in
Put your drink down on your own work of art! Drop in to NGC and customise a circular ceramic coaster and transform it into a mini masterpiece that will stand out on your desk or coffee table!
‘Stained-glass’ butterfly wings
Wednesday 28 August 11.30 / Age 4+ / £4
Join us and create fun butterfly wings with stained glass effects papers, pens and decorations.
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To book, visit nationalglasscentre.com or call 0191 568
Craft Fair
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 2024, 10am-5pm
Come along to our craft fair and celebrate the beautiful handmade crafts that the North East has to offer.
The fair will be packed with stalls from local and regional crafters. It’s the perfect opportunity to buy a unique handmade gift or treat yourself to something special.
Hot Glass Studio Sale
Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August 2024, 10am-5pm
National Glass Centre Shop
Come on down to our Studio Glass Sale this August for the opportunity to purchase a unique piece of Studio Glass made right here in National Glass Centre’s Hot Glass Studio. You will be able to choose from a wide array of glass including one off pieces and slight seconds. All available at a bargain price!
The Glass Yard
Open for breakfast and lunch, The Glass Yard is the perfect place to get together with family, friends and loved ones. Follow on social media to keep up to date with offers and daily specials:
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@theglassyardcafe
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To book, visit nationalglasscentre.com or call 0191 568 9700
National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art are part of the Sunderland Culture family, which delivers an exciting programme across some of the city’s key cultural venues including Arts Centre Washington and Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, as well as a programme of cultural engagement and events with communities across the city. Highlights across our other venues include...
Washington 60
June – July 2024
Celebrating 60 years of Washington as a new town through exhibitions, films and activities.
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Getting here
Free Admission, donations welcome.
Open Daily 10.00 – 17.00
Last Admission 16.45
We have car parking on site. Car park charges apply – Free for under 20 minutes, £0.60 per hour or £3 all day. Blue Badge holders may park for free.
It is recommended that you allow approximately 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.
The Connect 702 bus service now stops at Liberty Way.
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National Glass Centre is a fully accessible building in all areas. Visit nationalglasscentre.com for info.
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.
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