At the height of the glass industry most people, whatever their social standing, walked to work. As a result, close by the glass factories, grew up a vast range of housing types and places of public entertainment, catering for all classes. Based on the 1901 census, this walk looks at how Amblecote’s wealthy and no so-wealthy lived cheek by jowl. Read more
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The Glasshouse is a historic site that has been used for glassmaking since 1691. In 2000 The Ruskin Mill Land Trust purchased the then derelict factory from Royal Doulton and has been gradually transforming it over the years. The Gasshouse is the collective name for the Ruskin Glass Centre, Glasshouse College, the Glasshouse Arts Centre and the Webb Corbett Visitor Centre.
A wonderful introduction to the art of glassblowing with experienced artist, Martin Andrews,. Three hour sessions available each day.Read more
Did you know that we put nuclear waste in glass? Have you ever wondered how a nuclear power station works and how we get electricity from it? Is it safe? Hands-on exhibition: Friday and SaturdayRead more
A choice of workshops and drop in sessions with Jacqueline Cooley each day.Read more
Graham Fisher: Jewels on the Cut. Book Launch and Canal Path Tour Since its launch in 2010 Jewels on the Cut has established itself as the definitive guide to exploring the Stourbridge Glass industry from the perspective of the canal towpath that runs right through it. Read more
Help create a new mosaic for the Webb Corbett Visitor Centre with fabulous mosaic artist Caroline Jariwala during the International Festival of Glass. The workshops run each day and are free but booking ahead is recommended.Read more
Stone carving for Beginners with Philip Potter Workshops in stone letter cutting and relief carving using Portland limestone with Philip Potter ARBSA. Half and full day sessions offered.Read more
Amblecote Churchyard is the last resting place of a wide range of glass workers, ranging from master craftsmen to humble labourers. This walk looks at monuments to a cross section of those who worked in the glass industry; including famous Bohemian artists.Read more
Take a leisurely trip on the Glasshouse College narrowboat along to the Bonded Warehouse, then up to Wordsley before returning to the Ruskin Glass Centre. A chance to relax and watch the world go by. Saturday, Sunday and MondayRead more
Glass designer and maker Paul Floyd will teach the basics of fusing, cutting glass to a pattern and working with coloured sheet glass, frits and powders. Saturday onlyRead more
Join Matt Durran, Curator of the British Glass Biennale 2017 and Trustee of the Crafts Council, in a tour of the Biennale exhibition after hours. Tours available on Saturday and Sunday.Read more