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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Three stained glass flowers, with brightly coloured petals, sit in orange ceramic pots

Adult Workshops and Activities

Stained Glass and Copper Foil Botanicals

8 Mar – 31 May 2025

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Quick summary

Price
£75
Audience type
16+
Running time
10:00 - 16:00
Venue
  • National Glass Centre

Additional information

Please book two weeks in advance of the course start date whenever possible

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Event description

During this one-day course with artist Anna Selway, learn how to make your own stained glass and copper foil plant-inspired forms. You will be provided with two small terracotta pots to proudly display your botanical creations at home. You can make a 2D piece or a more sculptural item, taking inspiration from forms such as cactuses and stemmed flowers – it’s completely up to you.

Please feel free to bring any inspirational images with you. There will be an assortment of templates to choose from, or you can progress to your own design. All materials are provided, and your work will be complete to take home on the day.

The workshop is suitable for all ability levels as designs can be adapted to be as simple or complex as you would like. You will be taught precise glass cutting techniques, preparing the edges, applying copper foil and using solder alongside soldering irons to bring your botanicals to bloom.

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