Ruskin Mill College

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Exhibition- Silent History

EXHIBITION 21 APRIL - 06 JUNE Mixed-media exhibition exploring personal experiences, history and contemporary views of D/deaf, visually impaired and disabled workers in the city. Curated by Olivier Jamin and Fae Kilburn.
Working with Makers - Design and make unique stencilled and slumped glass platters

As part of our Working with Makers programme we're delighted to be working with glass artist Jackie Cooley. Jackie is based at The Ruskin Glass Centre in Stourbridge and has 30 years of experience and studio practice.
Working with Makers - Design and make a selection of different candles, including ice candles

As part of our Working with Makers programme we're delighted to be welcoming back to our Makers Studio artist educator Beth Wilkinson for one of her popular candle-making workshops
Working with Makers - Design and make a punched leather purse and earrings

As part of our Working with Makers programme we're delighted to be welcoming back to our Makers Studio designer and maker Deborette Clarke for a leather craft workshop.

Neurodiversity - a Living Conference 2020

Join Steve Silberman, poet Kate Fox and ecologist Dara McAnulty for Crafting Connections: a unique partnership with the renowned Hay Festival. This Living Conference explores neurodiversity in an atmosphere of creativity, social inclusion, research and lively cultural exchange.
Clervaux Garden School

Set in our 100 acre biodynamic farm, Clervaux Garden School provides an opportunity for young people aged 10 - 16 years to learn and grow within a holistic educational framework. Our aim is to develop responsible, free-thinking young people who can contribute to society with initiative and purpose.
The Fold

The Fold is a brand new centre for army families, set in the middle of a farm in beautiful countryside near the River Tees. Funded by a Libor grant from The Treasury service families can spend time in the countryside together.
Glasshouse Phase 3 Development

Glasshouse Phase 3 is a project which has transformed two of the previously un-refurbished buildings on the Glasshouse site.
The Fading City - Exhibition

OPENS 2 MARCH 2020 A joint exhibition of new work by Jemma Gunning and Tracey Thorne. The Fading City is inspired by the textures and typography of buildings that surround us, and calls on us to immerse ourselves in a world that might otherwise slip by. Both artists have produced new works for the exhibition using different printmaking techniques to draw out the character and souls of the buildings.
The Jewellery Quarter during World War II

Volunteer Mac Joseph has been carrying out research on our building's history during World War II. It's so interesting to see how Vittoria Street, and the wider Jewellery Quarter was affected by air raids. There is a focus on Joseph Smith, the last manufacturing occupants of Standard Works.
Freeman Biodynamic Garden at High Riggs

Located in Stannington bordering the Peak District the Freeman Biodynamic Garden provides fruit and vegetables for Freeman College, Brantwood Specialist School and the Fusion Café.
Clervaux bakery and cafe

Clervaux Trust's award wining artisan cafe and bakery in Darlington.
Fusion Cafe

Located on Arundel Street the award winning Fusion Café provides a warm and happy atmosphere for many delighted customers. Praised by the Guardian as one of the best cafes in the North.
Merlin Theatre

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

Plan your visit

The International Festival of Glass takes place at venues across the Stourbridge Glass Quarter. Entry to all Festival venues is free, however some activities and events will have a charge.
Hive Cafe and Bakery

The Hive Cafe and Bakery provides 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! Please visit us at The Hive subsite. www.thehiveJQ.org
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.
Merlin Theatre

Transforming the Merlin Theatre has enriched the cultural life of Sheffield and provided cultural venue for Freeman College and Brantwood Specialist School..
Freeman Biodynamic Garden at High Riggs

Located in Stannington bordering the Peak District the Freeman Biodynamic Garden provides fruit and vegetables for Freeman College, Brantwood Specialist School and the Fusion Café.
British Glass Biennale 2019 - selected artists

The Ruskin Mill Land Trust, in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers, is delighted to announce the artists for the 2019 British Glass Biennale exhibition. Over two days an expert panel of judges chaired by Róisín de Buitléar and comprising of Dr Jane Cook, Monica Guggisberg, Angel Monzon, and Cathy Shankland, selected the very best of this year’s entries, all of which achieved a very high standard.
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.
Aonghus Gordon MEd, FRSA, Executive Chair

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 disabilities. He is passionate about the need for people to break out of dependency and marginalisation, believing that everyone has the potential to shape their own future.
2015 British Glass Biennale

2015 British Glass Biennale