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Heritage Weekend 11th & 12th October 2014

Over the past 8 months an archaeological dig has been going on at ‘The Glasshouse’ (the home of the Ruskin Glass Centre) in Amblecote revealing, along with many fascinating artefacts, the existence of TWO glass cones dating back to the 1690’s.

On October 11th and 12th a ‘Heritage Weekend’ will enable the public to visit the two digs to view the excavations for the last time before they are backfilled at the end of October. The findings will also be on show at this special event.

Ian Dury, Heritage Officer at The Webb Corbett Visitor Centre, says, “With so much information revealed, we are able to boast that we now have on this site, two of the oldest glasshouse remains in Stourbridge, and the artefacts that have been found have enabled us to establish a time line of glassmaking, a time capsule of British glass making if you like, helping us rewrite the history of the Coalbourn Hill and Coalbourn Brook sites”.

In recognising the many different aspects of the dig’s impact on the area, Principal of Glasshouse College, Paul Gawdan added, “The archaeological dig has been an incredibly exciting opportunity for students and staff at Glasshouse College to collaborate with the local community. The discovery of what is believed to be one of the region’s first glass cones is of great historical importance, and a significant chapter in the site’s heritage”.

Featured activities at the Heritage Weekend include:

  • Local History Walks and Talks
  • Ruskin Glass Centre Businesses & Craft Studios
  • Ruskin Glass Centre Cafe
  • Young Diggers
  • British Glass Foundation
  • Amblecote History Society
  • West Midlands Society of Genealogy and Heraldry
  • Dudley MBC Tourism Stand
  • Wollaston Historical Group
  • ‘Glass Echoes’ Exhibition
  • Have-A-Go Taster Sessions
  • Glasshouse College ‘Young Roots’ Project

For further information please contact:

Ian Dury Heritage Officer
Webb Corbett Visitor Centre
The Glasshouse
Wollaston Road
Amblecote
Stourbridge
DY8 4HF
Tel. 01384 399419

October and November 2014 Events

Below is a list of the courses, workshops and events that we will be running or attending in October & November 2014.  Each event will also be listed separately on the website events page.

October
  • 11th October 2014 – Glass Heritage Open Weekend 10am till 4:00pm
  • 11th October 2014 – Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45
  • 12th October 2014 – Glass Heritage Open Weekend 10am till 4:00pm
  • 18th October 2014 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 25th October 2014 – Glass Fusing Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm : Group Booking

November

  • 1st November 2014 – Stained Glass Day Workshop 9am till 5:30pm Costs: £120
  • 8th November 2014 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 15th November 2014 – Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45
  • 22nd November 2014 – Elmfield School Advent Fayre Craft Market 10am till 4pm
  • 29th November 2014 – Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45

For further information and booking; Please contact Paul Floyd, Transparent Glass Studio on 01384 399412.  

Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

September & October 2014 Events

 

Below is a list of the courses, workshops and events that we will be running in September & October 2014.  Each event will also be listed separately on the website events page.

September
  • 20th September 2014 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 27th September 2014 – Stained Glass Day Workshop 9am till 5:30pm Costs: £120
  • 24th September 2014 – Stained Glass 10 Week Course 10am till 12:00pm: £215
October
  • 11th October 2014 – Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45
  • 18th October 2014 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 25th October 2014 – Glass Fusing Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm : Group Booking

For further information and booking; Please contact Paul Floyd, Transparent Glass Studio on 01384 399412.  

Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2014

Earlier in the year the studio supported a local Shropshire ‘Home Schooled’ group called ‘Otherwise-Engaged’. The group have designed a garden as part of the ‘School Gardens’ project at the RHS Malvern Show. They will be showing their garden ‘Digital Growth’ at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival this weekend from Thursday 8th May till Sunday 11th May 2014.

The fantastic news is that earlier in the week the ‘Digital Growth’ Garden was judged and awarded ‘Highly Commended’ the highest of RHS awards.

More information and photos can be found on their blog http://www.digital-growth.tumblr.com

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Stourbridge ‘Lion Health Medical Centre’ Art Commissions

The Ruskin Glass Centre has been commissioned by Stourbridge Worcester Street Practise to co-ordinate and make Artworks for the new Stourbridge ‘Lion Health Medical Centre’.  These prestigious commissions are part of a redevelopment building project which started in 2012, of the Grade II listed Georgian Iron Foundry into a modern state-of-the-art health centre for Stourbridge.

The historic Foster & Rastric Co. Foundry is the birthplace of the ‘Stourbridge Lion Steam Locomotive’; the first locomotive to run on tracks in United States of America, Pennsylvania in 1829.

Transparent Glass Studio will take a leading role in directing the Art Commissions Project, working alongside other Artists and craftspeople at the Ruskin Glass Centre.   The commissioned Artworks will draw inspiration from the industrial heritage of the area, the rich historic connection with the glass industry and the history of the Foster & Rastric foundry.

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Candlelit Shopping Evening

You are invited to our festive ‘Candlelit Shopping Evening’ on Thursday 12th December 2013, from 6pm till 9pm.

Find that perfect local handmade gift &
enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Ruskin Glass Centre, with mulled wine, mince pies & carol singers.

Heathfield School Glass Project

We have on display some of the glasswork made by Heathfield School GCSE Art pupils this year.

The project began back in January with a demonstration and practise sessions at the local Worcestershire school.

The students created designs in their Art department, as part of their GCSE Art subject curriculum. The students then attended a series of workshops at our studio to make their fused glass bowls.

The work will be on display at the Ruskin Glass Centre in Stourbridge till the end of January 2014.

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Christmas Craft Fair Weekend

Our Christmas Craft Fair Weekend on the 30th November & 1st December at the Ruskin Glass Centre.

As well as the onsite designer maker studios and business, there will be invited guest craft stalls selling a range of gifts.

Our craft fairs & open studios are a great opportunity to buy and commission local handmade crafts.

Open 10am till 4pm over the weekend.

November & December Events

 

Below is a list of the courses, workshops and events that we will be running in November & December 2013.  Each event will also be listed separately on the website events page.

November
  • 09/11/2013 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 16/11/2013 – Stained Glass Day Workshop 9am till 5:30pm Costs: £120
  • 30/11/2013 – Christmas Craft Fair Weekend 10am till 4:00pm: Free Entry
December
  • 01/12/2013 – Christmas Craft Fair Weekend 10am till 4:00pm: Free Entry
  • 07/12/2013 – Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45
  • 12/12/2013 – Candlelit Shopping Evening 6pm till 9pm: Free Entry

For further information and booking; Please contact Paul Floyd, Transparent Glass Studio on 01384 399412.  

Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

October & November Workshops

 

Below is a list of the classes, courses and workshops that we will be running in October & November 2013.  Each event will also be listed separately on the website events page.

October
  • 12/10/2013 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 19/10/2013 – Stained Glass Day Workshop 9am till 5:30pm Costs: £120
  • 26/10/2013 – Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45

November

  • 09/11/2013 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 16/11/2013 – Stained Glass Day Workshop 9am till 5:30pm Costs: £120
  • 23/11/2013 – Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45

For further information and booking; Please contact Paul Floyd, Transparent Glass Studio on 01384 399412.  Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Autumn Classes, Workshops and Courses

 

Below is a list of the classes, courses and workshops that we will be running from September till December 2013.  Each event will be listed separately on the website over the next couple of weeks.

September

  • Start: 24/09/2013 ~ End: 03/12/2013 – Stained Glass Course 10 Week Evening Class from 7pm till 9pm. Costs: £205
  • Start: 25/09/2013 ~ End: 04/12/2013 – Stained Glass Course 10 Week Day Class from 10am till 12pm Costs: £205
  • Start: 25/09/2013 ~ End: 23/10/2013 – Fused Glass Course 5 weeks Evening Class from 7pm till 9pm Costs: £115

October

  • 12/10/2013 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 19/10/2013 – Stained Glass Day Workshop (Taster) 9am till 5:30pm Costs: £120
  • 26/10/2013 – Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45

November

  • 09/11/2013 – Beginners Fused Glass Workshop 2pm till 4:30pm Costs: £30
  • 16/11/2013 – Stained Glass Day Workshop (Taster) 9am till 5:30pm Costs: £120
  • 23/11/2013 – Advanced Fused Glass Workshop 1:30pm till 5:00pm Costs: £45

For further information and booking; Please contact Paul Floyd, Transparent Glass Studio on 01384 399412.  Email: info@paulfloyd.co.uk

Stourbridge ‘OPEN STUDIOS’ May 18/19th 2013

Preparations are well under way for our second ‘Open Studio’ event at the Ruskin Glass Centre coming up on the weekend of 18th/19th May 2013.

Transparent Glass Studio will be opening its doors to the public for both Saturday and Sunday from 10am till 4pm.  As well as artworks, ceramics and fused glasswork on display, there will be a chance to view the ‘craft of stained glass’ through a series of demonstrations.  Over the weekend I will be working on a commissioned project for a traditional stained glass window from design through to finished glass panel.  Hope to see you on the weekend.

For more information on the Stourbridge ‘Open Studios’ event please visit the website www.facebook.com/SbridgeOpenStudios

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