WHAT'S ON AT THE MUSEUM

Event category: Exhibition

Price: Free with usual admission (Friends: Free)
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral
These dramatic woodland vistas are inspired by the woodland habits of Anderson’s Finnish roots and local English woodlands nearby Anderson’s current home in the Chiltern Hills. The scenes are punctuated by vivid depictions of animals, some of which are native - the badger, deer, squirrel and owl, and others more exotic and even mythical – the lynx, lion, and unicorn. These juxtapositions create scenes with natural imagery that is simultaneously familiar and out of place.

Many of these panels have an added political dimension with animals symbolising seismic changes in nation and state, shifts in leadership and power, as well as the global impact of climate change. Anderson employs both traditional kiln-fired glass paints and enamels and acid-etching areas of coloured glass to achieve both finely painted detail and rich colour hues.

Petri Anderson AMGP studied restoration glass painting under Peter Archer and Alfred Fisher in 1989, and in the late 1990s succeeded Archer as head designer and painter at Chapel Studio in Hertfordshire. In 2005 he established his own studio, Mongoose Stained Glass, and undertakes domestic and ecclesiastical commissions as well as restoration work. Anderson's work can be seen across the country in parish churches, cathedrals, private homes, schools, colleges and city livery companies. Liturgical projects include the Pat Salvage memorial window for St. Nicholas Church in Kelvedon Hatch, which received a diocesan award for design, and three windows for St. Andrews Church, Hyde Heath. In recent years his portfolio has taken on a new dimension with work in Japan, Central Asia, Finland and the Caribbean. Petri is an Associate member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP).
Suitable for ages: All
Contact: 01353 660347
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Event category: Exhibition

Price: Free (Friends: Free)
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral
A selection of architectural glass panels which were all submitted as competition entries for the 2023 Stevens Architectural Glass Competition, organised annually by the Worshipful Company of Glaziers & Painters of Glass’ (‘The Glaziers’ Company’). Open to international student glass artists and designers and those who have commenced their vocation in glass within the last eight years, the competition gives emerging stained glass artists an opportunity to compete for a real-life commission.

The 2023 competition was to design two, 1350mm(w) x 2070mm(h) contemporary architectural
glass screens to be installed inside two large window recesses in the reception of a new office development by the Mercers’ Company at 4a Frederick’s Place, The Whittington Building, in the City of London.

Some of the full-scale sample glass panels submitted for the competition, made by artists from across the UK and Europe, will be featured in this exhibition. Each panel shows a section of the overall window, giving an impression of the artist’s individual response to the commission. Entries were judged anonymously by a panel of judges.


Suitable for ages: All

Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: £6 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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An interactive session in the gallery exploring our exhibition of stunning woodland panels by Petri Anderson. Participants will have the opportunity to look closely at the panels and share their views on the subject matter and techniques used. There will also be time to make sketches of their favourite pieces.

The participants will then work in the studio and be shown how to paint one of the pre-guttered woodland silks (10 cm x 15cm) using a range of silk paints, mixing the colours that they would like. They will be able to take the finished piece home on the day to frame or make into a card.
Suitable for ages: 7 years +
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Event category: Family Activity

Price: Free with usual admission (Friends: Free)
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral
On Friday 4 August 2023 to celebrate the school summer holidays and the remarkable art of stained glass, The Stained Glass Museum will have a range of activities taking place throughout the day, including:

● Glass Painting Demos by professional stained glass artist Derek Hunt– 10.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm (upper level, SGM gallery) Meet stained glass artist Derek Hunt and learn about the ancient techniques of painting on glass
● Spotlight Toursꭝ (lasting 10-15 minutes) – 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (upper level, SGM gallery) Come on a spotlight tour with one of our team, who will introduce some of the museum’s key exhibits
● Behind-the-Scene Toursꭝ (lasting 10-15 minutes) – 11.30am, 2.30pm, 3.30pm (upper level, SGM gallery) An opportunity to see behind-the-scenes with the museum Curator
● Drop-in Crafts (ground floor, south-west transept) - 10.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm FREE drop-in crafts for children and young people taking place by the entrance to the museum between these times

Usual admission charges apply (£5 for adults, children under 16 are free) to come into the museum gallery, but the drop-in crafts on the ground floor are FREE.

ꭝNo pre-booking necessary, but numbers on tours may be limited for health & safety reasons – we will operate on a first come first served basis

Come and explore the museum this summer – there’s something for all the family!

Suitable for ages: All
Contact: 01353 660347

Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: £12 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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Learn the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing stained glass.

You will then work on your own design and make a 10cm x10cm glass piece to take home

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+
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Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: £12 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Book

Learn the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing stained glass.

You will then work on your own design and make a 10cm x10cm glass piece to take home

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+
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Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: Free
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
No need to book just come along at the allocated times and join in the fun of making a stained glass inspired animal.

Suitable for all ages to enjoy and then you and your grown up can enjoy looking around the stunning Stained Glass Museum.
Suitable for ages: All ages welcome
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com

Event category: Family Activity

Price: £12 per participant
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Book

Learn the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing glass with your child.
You will then work on your own design and make a 10cm x10cm glass piece to take home.
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+
details...

Event category: Family Activity

Price: £12 per participant
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Book

Learn the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing glass with your child.
You will then work on your own design and make a 10cm x10cm glass piece to take home. 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+
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Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: Free
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
No need to book, just come along at the allocated times and enjoy scratching the black surface off the CD to reveal the beautiful colours underneath.

Suitable for all ages to enjoy and then you and your grown up can enjoy looking around the stunning Stained Glass Museum.
Suitable for ages: All ages welcome
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com

Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: £4 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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Come and join us at the Museum to look at a selection of our beautiful stained glass panels and choose ideas for your own window. We will then help you to turn your ideas into a beautiful mini acrylic piece in our workshop.


Suitable for ages: 7+
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