WHAT'S ON AT THE MUSEUM

Event category: Exhibition

Price: Free with museum entry (Friends: FREE)
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL
2 December 2020 - 29 May 2021

The new series of work by stained glass artist Rachel Mulligan was inspired by the old fortune-telling rhyme Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor, rich man, poor man, beggar man or thief?

During Lockdown Rachel was reminded of two sketches she had made almost 20 years ago of stained glass panels illustrating Tailor and Soldier. She posted the sketches on Instagram and discovered they were made in the 1930s by Charles Paine and Daisy Luther and that panels illustrating Tinker and Sailor also existed. While sketching them Rachel began thinking about how the theme could be retold with a contemporary twist to reflect the tremendous effort of the community during the Covid crisis. From the building of the Nightingale hospitals to the cleaners in care homes, and from Thursday night clapping to supporting those people who suddenly had no income, the eight panels reflect daily life in 2020.

Rachel is inspired by Medieval art and storytelling. Her work is usually very detailed but in these panels she was emulating the pared back, graphic style of the 1930’s originals. During the summer she travelled to Lamberts in Germany so she could select the right mouth-blown glass for the project. The glass has been engraved, painted and stained. Having finished work on the stained glass Rachel then revisited her printmaking past and turned the designs into a series of linocuts, the first she has made in 25 years. Rachel is delighted to be showcasing the new work at the Stained Glass Museum in Ely. It is an inspiring place to visit with so many beautiful and historic panels housed in a stunning location.
Suitable for ages: All
Contact: 01353 660347
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Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: 2.00
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
£2 per child which includes a drink and biscuit for adults and children and craft materials.
Craft (1030-1100)
StoryTime (1100-1130)

Session also includes free play.

The session takes place in the museum gallery
which I accessed via a stone spiral staircase of approximately 40 steps. Buggy park and toilet facilities available on the ground floor of the Cathedral.

Last admittance 10:15.

Attendance limited to one child/one parent per ticket.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for ages: 3-6
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Event category: Family Activity

Price: Free + Museum Entry
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Come to our museum and access one of our free trails and have some fun making crafts with the Learning Team.

We have trails suitable for all ages and the family

No pre-booking required.
Suitable for ages: All the family
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Event category: Adult Workshop

Price: £95 per person including all materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL
The art of painting on glass was mastered in the medieval period. In this workshop you will learn traditional painting techniques using a vitreous pigment and silver stain. You will work with a variety of brushes, sticks, quills and sponges to create different decorative effects and shading in both wet and dry matts, in between glass firings, to produce your own piece of painted glass to take home.

Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347

Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: 2.00
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
£2 per child which includes a drink and biscuit for adults and children and craft materials.
Craft (1030-1100)
StoryTime (1100-1130)

Session also includes free play.

The session takes place in the museum gallery
which i accessed via a stone spiral staircase of approximately 40 steps. Buggy park and toilet facilities available on the ground floor of the Cathedral.

Last admittance 10:15.

Attendance limited to one child/one parent per ticket.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for ages: 3-6
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
details...

Event category: Family Activity

Price: Free + Museum Entry
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Come to our museum and access one of our free trails and have some fun making crafts with the Learning Team.

We have trails suitable for all ages and the family

No pre-booking required.
Suitable for ages: All the family
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
details...

Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: 10.00
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
The session leader will explain the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing, explaining the various terms and stages used in fusing glass. The techniques you will be introduced to will include fusing clear and coloured glass using fritt, confetti, stringers, noodles and some metal inclusions, with special emphasis on the construction of designs. Young people will get to work on their design and make small glass items of their choice, such as tiles, coasters, jewellery or decorative hangings. The session leader will provide examples of the different techniques, processes, fittings and results for students to handle and examine, but the emphasis of the workshop will remain on the creative designs that the young people can achieve by themselves, ensuring that everyone will have a rewarding time.

Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place on the following day because someone needs to be on the premises during firing. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, we will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection.

All young people must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
Suitable for ages: 7+
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
details...

Event category: Family Activity

Price: 36.00 (pays for 3 places)
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
The session leader will explain the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing, explaining the various terms and stages used in fusing glass. The techniques you will be introduced to will include fusing clear and coloured glass using fritt, confetti, stringers, noodles and some metal inclusions, with special emphasis on the construction of designs. Young people will get to work with family members on their design and make small glass items of their choice, such as tiles, coasters, jewellery or decorative hangings. The session leader will provide examples of the different techniques, processes, fittings and results for participants to handle and examine, but the emphasis of the workshop will remain on the creative designs that the young people and their family members can achieve by themselves, ensuring that everyone will have a rewarding time.

Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place on the following day because someone needs to be on the premises during firing. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, we will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection.

All young people must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.

Ticket Price allows for unit of 3 people: that could be an adult and 2 children or 2 adults and a child.
Suitable for ages: 7+ (All the family)
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Event category: Other / Late Opening

Price: Free
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
An opportunity to view our newest acquisition, Saint Adelaide by celebrated artist Kehinde Wiley (b.1977).

Join us on one of our special museum lates. Pre-book entry, with limited tickets available for each timed 15-minute entry slot during the two sessions (4pm-5pm, and 6.30-7.30pm).

Our Museum Curator, Jasmine Allen, will be on hand to chat about the new panel and answer any questions.

Please book a FREE timed admission ticket and arrive at your selected entry time.
Book Timed Entry Slot

The museum shop will also be open. Donations welcome!

Suitable for ages: All
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Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: 10.00
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
The session leader will explain the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing, explaining the various terms and stages used in fusing glass. The techniques you will be introduced to will include fusing clear and coloured glass using fritt, confetti, stringers, noodles and some metal inclusions, with special emphasis on the construction of designs. Young people will get to work on their design and make small glass items of their choice, such as tiles, coasters, jewellery or decorative hangings. The session leader will provide examples of the different techniques, processes, fittings and results for students to handle and examine, but the emphasis of the workshop will remain on the creative designs that the young people can achieve by themselves, ensuring that everyone will have a rewarding time.

Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place on the following day because someone needs to be on the premises during firing. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, we will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection.

All young people must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
Suitable for ages: 7+
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
details...

Event category: Family Activity

Price: 36.00 (pays for 3 places)
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
The session leader will explain the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing, explaining the various terms and stages used in fusing glass. The techniques you will be introduced to will include fusing clear and coloured glass using fritt, confetti, stringers, noodles and some metal inclusions, with special emphasis on the construction of designs. Young people will get to work with family members on their design and make small glass items of their choice, such as tiles, coasters, jewellery or decorative hangings. The session leader will provide examples of the different techniques, processes, fittings and results for participants to handle and examine, but the emphasis of the workshop will remain on the creative designs that the young people and their family members can achieve by themselves, ensuring that everyone will have a rewarding time.

Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place on the following day because someone needs to be on the premises during firing. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, we will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection.

All young people must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.

Ticket Price allows for unit of 3 people: that could be an adult and 2 children or 2 adults and a child.
Suitable for ages: 7+ (All the family)
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
details...