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National Glass Centre
Discover the art of glassmaking and its roots in the city
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
People's Art
National Glass Centre
Daily glass making demonstrations
Experience the heat of our 1000-degree furnace and watch our expert glassmaking team craft works of art right before your eyes.
Glass making – 12:00, 13:45, 15:00 daily*
Flameworking – 11:00, 15:45. Not available on Tuesday or Sunday.
*Check out website alerts for schedule changes before visiting.
See & Do
Exhibitions
Veterans into Clay Sunderland
Showing in National Glass Centre Learning Gallery
National Glass Centre
Exhibitions
People's Art
National Glass Centre
Exhibitions
Re-imag(in)ing WORK: Photographs from the IPRN Changing Faces Collection
Showing in Sunderland Creatives Gallery
National Glass Centre
Adult Workshops and Activities
Make your own Christmas Bauble
Age 12+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
Festive Fusing
6+
National Glass Centre
Adult Workshops and Activities
1 Day Introduction to Ceramics: Handbuilding Technique
This session is sold out. Join our waitlist and we will let you know if any places free up or when future sessions are announced. Please include your full name and contact number in the email.
16+
National Glass Centre
We’re home to Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
Based inside National Glass Centre, the gallery showcases contemporary art in a range of media from talented national and international artists.
Learn & Create
Schools & Education
Educational workshops for various ages and subjects as well as guidance for self-led visits.
Children & Families
Enjoy your family trip with fun activities and trails to inspire little ones.
SEND
Make the most of your visit with fun activities and safe spaces for SEND children and young people.
Plan Your Visit
Find out how to get here and about our facilities before you visit
Make a donation
We want more people to enjoy and experience creativity and culture. Your donation can make a real difference to our work.