WHAT'S ON AT THE MUSEUM


The museum has a lively programme of events open to all. Please see below for what's on at the museum.

Showing events in April 2024

SG Minis April Springtime!
3 Apr. 2024 10:00-11:30


Event category: Family Activity

Price: £3 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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Come and join our toddler group on the first Wednesday of the month for informal fun in our beautiful setting. Enjoy crafts, rhymes and stories linked to the theme. Explore our light box and interactive toys and meet new friends, all whilst relaxing with a drink and a biscuit.
Story time will be under one of our beautiful stained glass windows.
Suitable for babies and children up to 5 years old

Suitable for ages: Under 5's
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Easter holiday Crafts: Free drop-in session.
3 Apr. 2024 1.30-3.30


Event category: Family Activity

Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Come and join us for this Easter holiday for our free drop-in session. Enjoy time in our stunning gallery creating a fun, stained glass inspired suncatcher to take home.

Donations to cover materials welcome!

All ages welcome. No need to book, just turn up!
For further details contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com



Suitable for ages: All ages welcome
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com


Glass Fusing Workshop with Louise Haselgrove (Half Day)
5 Apr. 2024 13:30 - 16:00


Event category: Adult Workshop

Price: £60 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
Book

During this 2.5 hour workshop, you will be shown the basics of glass fusing and learn to cut your own glass shapes.
You will then use this knowledge to create your own unique glass pieces, such as a pair of coasters, a set of bunting, or a suncatcher.

This is a hands-on workshop, with no previous experience necessary


Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Glass Fusing Workshop with Louise Haselgrove (Half Day)
5 Apr. 2024 10:00 - 12:30


Event category: Adult Workshop

Price: £60 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
Book

During this 2.5 hour workshop, you will be shown the basics of glass fusing and learn to cut your own glass shapes.
You will then use this knowledge to create your own unique glass pieces, such as a pair of coasters, a set of bunting, or a suncatcher.

This is a hands-on workshop, with no previous experience necessary


Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
details...


Easter Holiday Crafts: Children's Glass Fusing Workshop AM
8 Apr. 2024 11:00-12:30

*** FULLY BOOKED *** Please contact us for waiting list


Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: £15 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. Please note that you will not be able to take your glass home with you on the day.

Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place within a week 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. Our workshop is limited on space so only one adult per child please.
Suitable for ages: 7+
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Easter Holiday Crafts: Children's Glass Fusing Workshop PM
8 Apr. 2024 1:30-3:00


Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: £15 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. Please note that you will not be able to take your glass home with you on the day.

Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place within a week 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. Our workshop is limited on space so only one adult per child please.
Suitable for ages: 7+
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Study Tour - Dublin
14 Apr. 2024 - 17 Apr. 2024

*** FULLY BOOKED *** Please contact us for waiting list


Event category: Talk /Tour

Location: Dublin
Our principal guides will be leading experts on Irish glass Dr David Caron (National College of Art & Design, Dublin), editor and principle author of the revised and expanded edition of Irish Gazetteer of the Gazetteer of Irish stained glass (2021) and a recent book on Michael Healy 1873-1941: An Túr Gloine’s stained glass pioneer (2023) with Stephen Huws (PhD Candidate, Trinity College Dublin).

We will stay at The Bonnington Hotel & Leisure Centre, Whitehall, Dublin.

Delegates are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to Dublin.
Suitable for ages: 18+
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Copper Foiling Workshop
18 Apr. 2024 10:00 - 5:00


Event category: Adult Workshop

Price: £120 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Lighthouse, 13 Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EG
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The copper foiling technique, popularised by Tiffany in the 1890s, is ideal for making decorative panels, sun catchers, mirrors and ornaments. A choice of patterns will be provided along with a selection of coloured and textured glass. You will learn how to cut glass, and use copper tape and solder to create a seam with which to join your pieces of glass. At the end of the day, you will have made a finished piece of glass art to take home.
Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Leading and Glazing Workshop
20 Apr. 2024 10:00 - 4:00

*** FULLY BOOKED *** Please contact us for waiting list


Event category: Adult Workshop

Price: £120 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Lighthouse, 13 Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EG
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In our leading workshops, participants are introduced to the techniques used to make a decorative glass panel, including glass cutting, leading, soldering and glazing. After you've chosen your design, you will be taken through each step of the construction process and will practise the glazing techniques before making your own panel to take home.
Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Glass Painting Workshop
27 Apr. 2024 10:00-5:00

*** FULLY BOOKED *** Please contact us for waiting list


Event category: Adult Workshop

Price: £120 per person including all materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL
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The art of painting on glass was mastered in the medieval period. Over the following centuries, stained glass artists have used painting techniques to draw with line and light, to create depth and detail, and to control the atmospheric quality of light’s transmission through glass.
In this practical workshop, glass artist Derek Hunt will teach traditional painting techniques. Using vitreous pigment and silver stain on clear glass, students learn to work with a variety of brushes, sticks, quills and sponges to create different effects and shading in both wet and dry matts. Glass work will be fired at intervals throughout the workshop, and ready to take home at the end of the day.



Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Refunds & Cancellation Policy


For cancellations made more than 28 days in advance we offer a full refund or one free date change.

For cancellations made between 14 and 28 days in advance we will offer a 50% refund or allow one free date change.

For cancellations made less than 14 days in advance we are unable to offer a refund or date change on workshop places, although you are welcome to transfer the booking to someone else.

If a date change has already been requested we cannot offer a refund on a subsequent cancellation.

We are unable to refund workshops paid for using workshop vouchers.

Please bear in mind that the Stained Glass Museum is a charity and in order to operate successfully it’s important that we adhere to this policy.

Cancellation of courses by the Museum
Under rare or exceptional circumstances the Museum may have to cancel workshops. If a cancellation is necessary, we will do our utmost to contact you by phone or email as soon as possible before the workshop is held. You will be offered either a full refund or the option to transfer their booking to an alternative date/workshop.

Please note The Stained Glass Museum is not liable for any costs associated with travel or accommodation. Please bear this in mind when booking travel or accommodation in advance.




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