Important Visitor Notice

From Sunday 16 March 2025, National Glass Centre will close on Sundays.

This will bring it in line with the opening hours of other galleries and museums across the city. National Glass Centre remains open with our usual programme of exhibitions and activities Monday-Saturday.

Additionally, in line with the new opening hours, Glass Yard Café will also close on Sundays and offer a revised menu on Mondays.

Read the full statement from University of Sunderland about the planned changes:  University of Sunderland Statement

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A fused glass hedgehog

Children and Young People's Activities

Animal Sandcasting

25 Feb – 22 Apr 2025

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Limited availability

Quick summary

Price
£20
Audience type
5+
Running time
45 minutes
Venue
  • National Glass Centre

Additional information

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Event description

Using sandcasting techniques with hot glass, create hedgehog, cat, fish, and butterfly shapes which you can personalise and decorate.

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