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.
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Wild Folk - Painted Glass by Tamsin Abbott
30 Jul. 2026 - 27 Feb. 2027
Event category: ExhibitionPrice: Free, with your usual admission ticket
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Enter the enchanting world of Wild Folk, where ancient stones awaken, forgotten voices rise, and stories shimmer with magic, mystery, and wonder...
Step into a world of transformation and enchantment with Wild Folk, an exhibition featuring a remarkable series of illustrations created entirely in glass by the artist Tamsin Abbott.
Displayed for the first time since the launch of the book, don't miss the opportunity to see these beautiful works of art.
Visit our exhibition page to find out more
Suitable for ages: Suitable for all
SG Minis September Shapes Galore!
2 Sep. 2026 10:00-11:30
Event category: Family ActivityPrice: £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 snack.
Suitable for ages: Under 5's
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Two Day Glass Stained Glass Workshop with Will Burrows
4 Sep. 2026 10:00-4:00 - 5 Sep. 2026
*** FULLY BOOKED *** Please contact us for waiting list
Event category: Adult WorkshopPrice: £280 per person including all materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Stained Glass Museum & Lighthouse Ely
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Over two days, you’ll explore the full process of creating a traditional stained glass panel, with painted elements.
On day one, you’ll begin by choosing your design from a selection of patterns. With guidance from your tutor, you’ll learn how to score glass to achieve an accurate break, and how to grind the edges to achieve a precise fit. You will select coloured glass for your painted areas, and then be introduced to traditional glass painting techniques. You’ll experiment with applying the enamel paint through brushwork and stencils, and your painted pieces will be kiln-fired at intervals throughout the day, ready for assembly on day two.
The second day focuses on the construction of your panel. You’ll learn how to cut and shape the lead came, and assemble the individual pieces of glass on a wooden board to create a complete stained glass panel. You’ll then solder your work to bond the lead joints. As a finishing touch, you can ask your tutor to solder hanging fixings to the lead, or alternatively they will provide you with a display stand for your work.
Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Free Open Evening
11 Sep. 2026 6:30-8:30pm
Event category: Family ActivityPrice: FREE
Join us, after hours, for the chance to explore The Stained Glass Museum
Discover over 800 years of history in our unique, Nationally Designated collection.
With our beautiful stained glass displayed at eye level, you can get closer than ever to extraordinary stories in glass, colour and light — from medieval masterpieces to modern works, and from the sacred to the secular.
For one special evening, we’re joining heritage venues across Ely to open our doors free of charge.
On this evening, enjoy spotlight tours, focused on specific panels throughout the evening
Come along, explore, and see the collection in a whole new light.
Suitable for ages: All ages
Contact: shop@stainedglassmuseum.com
Free Open Afternoon
13 Sep. 2026 12:30-3:30pm
Event category: Family ActivityPrice: FREE
Discover over 800 years of history in our unique, Nationally Designated collection.
With our beautiful stained glass displayed at eye level, you can get closer than ever to extraordinary stories in glass, colour and light — from medieval masterpieces to modern works, and from the sacred to the secular.
For one special afternoon, we’re joining heritage venues across Ely to open our doors free of charge.
On this day, enjoy spotlight tours, free children's craft activities and see conservation work in action with our stained glass conservator, Isabelle!
Come along, explore, and see the collection in a whole new light.
Glass Fusing Workshop with Katie Lynn (Molten Wonky)
25 Sep. 2026 10am to 2pm
Event category: Adult WorkshopPrice: £95 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
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With all our workshops we have tutors who love to share their passion for glass and Katie Lynn from Molten Wonky is no exception. With a mindset of EVERYONE is capable of creating and making something beautiful from glass Katie wants you all to enjoy experimenting with colourful glass and to make your own products and decorations that can be used and enjoyed at home.
During this 4 hour workshop, Katie will introduce you to principles and techniques used in fused glass art. This will include glass cutting, fusing clear and coloured glass, using fritt, stringers and noodles, with special emphasis on the construction of designs. You will then use this knowledge to create your own unique glass pieces, such as coasters, a set of bunting, or a suncatcher. Glass is kiln-fired after the workshop is finished and is available to collect or be posted to you within a week.
This is a hands-on workshop, with no previous experience necessary.
Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Copper Foiling Workshop with Will Burrows
26 Sep. 2026 10:00 - 4:00
Event category: Adult WorkshopPrice: £140 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 then use copper tape and solder to create a seam with which to join your pieces of glass together. 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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Wild Folk and The Illuminating Alchemy of Glass with Tamsin Abbott
30 Sep. 2026 7pm
Event category: Talk /TourPrice: £8.50 (Friends: £6.50)
Location: Online
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Stained glass artist Tamsin Abbott, shares her personal inspirations and techniques behind her enchanting work, with a particular focus on the making of Wild Folk, her book created with Jackie Morris.
Discover how folklore, landscape and fairytale are transformed into luminous stained glass through painting, sgraffito and engraving. Tamsin will offer a fascinating insight into her creative process and the magic of this unique medium.
Contact: events@stainedglassmuseum.com
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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