About PTSE

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experienceCOLOUR

experienceCOLOUR invites visitors of all ages and abilities to explore the science and art of colour through large scale installations, displays and experiments. Come and discover the world of colour, find out how colour influences us all, and ask new questions about the meaning of colour in the world around us.
Dreamscapes

Dreamscapes, performed by the Young Stage Group of Eurythmy West Midlands, is a magical journey depicting the fragile and shifting borders between different realities, the changing shades and colours of authentic human experience reflecting the times in which we live.
ExperienceCOLOUR Teachers Conference

We are delighted to be joined by the designers of the exhibition and leading researchers on Goethe’s colour work from the Goetheanum in Switzerland to deliver a unique Teachers Conference that will contribute to your own professional development and prepare you for bringing students to the exhibition through a series of lectures, workshops, guided exhibition tours and discussion groups.
A Strange New Space

A completely original one woman show without words, A Strange New Space will meld physical theatre with stunning puppetry and original music. You will be taken on an imagined voyage into space, which is paralleled with Amira’s real-life journey as a refugee across continents, forming an unforgettable introduction to theatre for audience of three years and older.

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.
Hive Cafe and Bakery

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!
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.
Why we exist
Our story

The seeds of Ruskin Mill Land Trust were sown in 1967 when Robin and Barbara Gordon transplanted their young sons Aonghus and Alisdair from the hothouse of the Ruskin Centre for Art Appreciation in Venice to the cold frame of a dilapidated former textile mill in Gloucestershire.
2015 British Glass Biennale

2015 British Glass Biennale
Merlin Theatre

Transforming the Merlin Theatre has enriched the cultural life of Sheffield and provided cultural venue for Freeman College and Brantwood Specialist School..
21st Century Engraved Glass

Guild of Glass Engravers national exhibition at the Red House Glass Cone featuring fantastic new work from our top engravers
Aonghus Gordon: Chair of Trustees

Aonghus has a distinguished track record of development and leadership of several ground-breaking charities that provide high quality environments and opportunities for people with a range of disabilities.
Vale Head Farm

Vale Head Farm was an equestrian centre when we purchased it, and over the years hard work has seen it bloom into a beautiful biodynamic farm.