WHAT'S ON AT THE MUSEUM

Event category: Exhibition

Location: The Stained Glass Museum
This summer, we are delighted to be hosting the temporary exhibition Layers: James Cockerill Screen Printing on Glass

James Cockerill is a First Prize winner of the prestigious Stevens Architectural Glass Artist of the Year Award, and winner of the George and Evelyn Gee Prize for Craftsmanship. He is a Fine Art graduate and founder of HALTglass, through which he designs, makes, teaches, and provides consultancy on glass and print.

James specialises in combining traditional techniques with modern innovations to create striking, graphic works on glass. From his studio in Surrey, James’s art practice is constantly evolving through experimentation, with photography and silkscreen printing providing the foundation for his creative exploration. Layers of often ephemeral images from life and from media are printed onto glass then kiln fired into permanence.

Event category: Exhibition

Price: Free
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
William Morris described the two leading passions of his life as the desire to create ‘beautiful things’ and a ‘hatred of modern civilisation’. As well as being an artist and designer Morris was also a writer, activist and poet. He was in every way a radical of his time, in both thought and action.

Organised by the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BMSGP), this exhibition invited members to make a 30cm square glass panel in response to the theme ‘Inspired by William Morris’ for an online and touring exhibition. Open to professionals, enthusiasts and novices alike, more than 90 submissions were received.

An online gallery with all submissions for the exhibition can be found Here

The touring exhibition opens in Stourbridge at the International Festival of Glass from 23-26 August. It is then on display at The Stained Glass Museum in Ely from 28 August - 31 October, and then in Rochdale Town Hall until the end of 2024.


Contact: 01353 660347

Event category: Family Activity

Price: £3 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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Come and join us for 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.

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

Attendance is limited to one child/one adult per ticket.

Session times: 10:00-11:30
£3.00 per child which includes all craft materials and a drink and biscuit.
Suitable for ages: Under 5's
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Event category: Talk /Tour

Price: £95 (Friends: £80)
Location: Northants
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Our day will begin at the 17th century church at Apethorpe before heading to the highlight of our day - Oundle School chapel, a ‘treasure house of modern stained glass’. Visits to see the rare Tiffany window at Kimbolton and contrasting work of modernist Evie Hone and gothic revivalist Ninian Comper at churches in Wellingborough will round off the day.

Tickets include return coach travel from Peterborough, audio headsets, guiding and notes but not lunch.
Suitable for ages: All
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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 (cementing). 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+
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Event category: Family Activity

Price: FREE
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
The museum will be open from 6:30 - 8:30pm for a special Museum Lates event as part of Heritage Open Days.

Enjoy the opportunity to explore the gallery after hours and see over 130 illuminated stained glass panels upclose.

There is no need to book, just drop by. All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult
Suitable for ages: Suitable for all
Contact: events@stainedglassmuseum.com

Event category: Family Activity

Price: FREE
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
The museum will be open on Sunday afternoon for you to explore, enjoy free spotlight tours of the museum and some free crafts as part of the Heritage Open Days fun.

There is no need to book and all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for ages: Suitable for all
Contact: events@stainedglassmuseum.com

Event category: Adult Workshop

Price: £350 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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In this exclusive masterclass, award winning artist James Cockerill of HALTglass will share his knowledge and innovative methods as he guides you through the process of creating a bespoke screen printed glass artwork.

Learning will be hands-on, with skills and concepts taught through practical application as you create a glass artwork. Prior to attending, James will work with you to select four of your own images, which he will then prepare into screens. You will also have access to James’s large selection of screens prepared with his own stock images. During the masterclass, these screens will form the basis of your artwork. Using your bespoke screens, specialist paints and enamels, you will learn to compose and print your images, overlaying them on both sides of float glass. Your glass will then be kiln-fired to make permanent its collaged images. In addition to tuition of technique, James will demonstrate how images are prepared for printing using Photoshop and will offer advice on how to integrate screen printing into your creative work, drawing on his own diverse art practice.

No previous glass or print experience is required!
Maximum 8 persons.

Workshop includes: • Group and individual instruction in English • Essential materials, tools, and mediums
Suitable for ages: 18+
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