What's on at Broadfield House Glass Museum, 2011

EXHIBITIONS

Beside the Seaside 12th March - 4th September
Get that summer feeling with this exhibition of beautiful contemporary crafts inspired by the seaside. Featuring glass, ceramics, jewellery and paintings - all works for sale

Glass Detectives 7th May - 31 December
Become a glass detective and learn how to identify glass with this fun and informative exhibition, including hands-on exhibits and a display of fakes and forgeries!

Light Fantastic 17th September - 19th February
Light brings an added dimension to artworks and this exhibition highlights the work of six artists who use neon in their glass creations, in very different styles.

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EVENTS

Glass Opinion Service - First Wednesday of each month
Make an appointment to bring along your glass items for identification by our curatorial staff. This service is free for up to three items. Please note we cannot give valuations.

Jewels on the Cut: Canal Walks
10am Sat 30 April, 11am Sun 22 May, 10am Sat 25th June, 11am Sun 24th July, 10am Mon 29th August
Guided walks from the Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge, to the Red House Glass Cone. £3.50 per person, booking advisable.

Beads Day 14th May, 10am - 4pm
Trade stands selling beads of all shapes and sizes plus bead-making demonstrations by Jazzy Lily hot Glass, duck in a Bucket and the Apple Green Machine

Paperweight Day 11th June, 10am - 4pm
Trade stands selling paperweights, paperweight-making demonstrations plus special display of millefiori weights by the Paperweight Collectors Circle.

Beside the Seaside Family Day 16th July, 10am - 4pm
A day of summer fun including donkey-rides, Punch & Judy, glassmaking demonstrations and traditional family games, as well as home made ice cream!

Christmas Festival, 19th & 20th November, 10am - 4pm
Festive fun for all the family, including Christmas crafts, storytelling, refreshments and the chance to meet Santa and Mrs Claus!