International Festival of Glass

Past exhibitions

2015 British Glass Biennale

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British Glass Biennale Awards Announced

Thirteen Awards were presented to artists exhibiting in the 2017 British Glass Biennale, with three artists each picking up two awards. Joseph Harrington won Best in Show with his stunning piece 'St Helens ii'.
2017 Festival - A Huge Success

The 2017 Festival was considered a huge success, with fantastic demonstrations, fascinating talks, lively entertainment, superb exhibitions and brilliant blue skies!
Roots & Sky: Opportunities and Challenges for the Rooftop Gardener

One-day Conference organised by Ruskin Mill Land Trust and The Field Centre and Argent College with contributions from Coventry University & other key speakers. The conference will be hosted at Argent College. Argent College, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, has a newly established rooftop micro-farm and organic and biodynamic café and bakery.
High Riggs

Located in Stannington bordering the Peak District the High Riggs biodynamic garden provides fruit and vegetables for Freeman College, Brantwood Specialist School and the Fusion café. Thanks to much hard work over the last three years High Riggs has been changed from a disused tree nursery to a new highly productive market garden.

Plan your visit

The International Festival of Glass takes place at venues across the Stourbridge Glass Quarter. Entry to most Festival venues is free, however some activities may incur a small charge. A Festival Pass is required for entry to Ruskin Glass Centre over the four days. A Festival Pass allows entry to lectures, demonstrations, the British Glass Biennale and other exhibitions on site, and some performances.
British Glass Biennale 2017

The flagship British Glass Biennale 2017 exhibition featuring work by 63 artists. Winner of Best on Show - Joseph Harrington with St Helens ii.
Hive Cafe and Bakery Opens!

The Hive Cafe and Bakery is now open! Providing a warm welcome in the heart of Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter, with delicious pastries, cake, bread and meals. Come and visit us. Try our coffee!
Roots & Sky: Opportunities and Challenges for the Rooftop Gardener

One-day Conference organised by Ruskin Mill Land Trust and The Field Centre and Argent College with contributions from Coventry University & other key speakers. The conference will be hosted at Argent College. Argent College, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, has a newly established rooftop micro-farm and organic and biodynamic café and bakery.
2015 British Glass Biennale

2015 British Glass Biennale
Why we exist
Festival Exhibitions

Additional exhibitions in the 2017 Festival, including the Lace Guild's Through the Looking Glass, Smash, Scents and Sensibility, Sand, Science and Scribes: Records of the Glass Industry, Window Wanderland, Haybridge High School: Arts Award and the Glasshouse College Student Exhibition.
21st Century Engraved Glass

Guild of Glass Engravers national exhibition at the Red House Glass Cone featuring fantastic new work from our top engravers
Ruskin Glass Centre

A powerful story of regeneration from derelict factory to thriving social enterprise hub...
20 Years + 20 People

This year marks Allister Malcolm's 20th year as glassmaker and he is celebrating with a new exhibition of work and has invited 20 esteemed colleagues to show work alongside.