Stourbridge Glass Museum - A Celebration of Glass
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Stourbridge Glass Museum is delighted to be part of A Celebration of Glass 2026, a weekend-long festival celebrating the rich heritage, contemporary creativity and enduring craft of glassmaking across Stourbridge’s Glass Quarter.
Over three days, visitors can enjoy major exhibitions, artist talks, live glassmaking demonstrations and special events, while exploring the wider programme taking place at venues across The Glass Quarter.
Some Old, Some New: Keith Cummings
Exhibition dates: 21 August 2026 – 22 February 2027
A major retrospective exhibition celebrating the work of internationally renowned glass artist and educator Professor Keith Cummings. Bringing together works from across his distinguished career, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the development of one of Britain’s most influential glassmakers.
Keith Cummings Artist Talk
Saturday 22 August, 12.00pm
Join Professor Keith Cummings as he reflects on his remarkable career, discusses the ideas and influences behind his work, and shares insights into the evolution of contemporary studio glass. Tickets only for this event.
Endangered Crafts
On display until 7 November 2026
Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Glass Society and Heritage Crafts, this thought-provoking exhibition shines a spotlight on traditional skills at risk of disappearing and celebrates the makers working to preserve them for future generations.
Live Glassmaking & Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Doodle Competition
Saturday 22 August
Watch Allister Malcolm and his team transform the winning designs from the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers’ Doodle Competition into finished glass artworks in Allister’s Glass Studio.
Demonstration Times
2nd and 3rd Prize Winning Designs
10.30am – 1.00pm
1st Prize Winning Design
1.30pm – 4.00pm
Truly Neutral
Sunday 23 August
Allister’s first day of carbon-neutral glassmaking. Celebrating another milestone in the studio. Re-working vintage Stuart Crystal into contemporary works of art.
Demonstration Times
10.30am – 1.00pm
1.30pm – 4.00pm
Across the Glass Quarter
As part of A Celebration of Glass, visitors can also enjoy a programme of events at venues across The Glass Quarter.
General Office
Explore the 20th Century Stourbridge Giants exhibition, offering a rare opportunity to view and purchase works from this significant collection of glass.
Blowfish Glass
Discover Fifteen x Fifteen 2026, an international exhibition featuring selected artists from around the world and showcasing the breadth and diversity of contemporary glass practice.
Red House Cone
Browse an Artisan Makers Market featuring independent makers working across glass, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and contemporary craft. Visitors can also take part in creative workshops and explore open studios throughout the historic Cone site.
Ruskin Glass Centre
Chance Glass – Cape Custard
A family-friendly theatre performance presented by Black Country Touring, inspired by the history of Chance Glass.
Over three days, visitors can enjoy major exhibitions, artist talks, live glassmaking demonstrations and special events, while exploring the wider programme taking place at venues across The Glass Quarter.
Some Old, Some New: Keith Cummings
Exhibition dates: 21 August 2026 – 22 February 2027
A major retrospective exhibition celebrating the work of internationally renowned glass artist and educator Professor Keith Cummings. Bringing together works from across his distinguished career, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the development of one of Britain’s most influential glassmakers.
Keith Cummings Artist Talk
Saturday 22 August, 12.00pm
Join Professor Keith Cummings as he reflects on his remarkable career, discusses the ideas and influences behind his work, and shares insights into the evolution of contemporary studio glass. Tickets only for this event.
Endangered Crafts
On display until 7 November 2026
Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Glass Society and Heritage Crafts, this thought-provoking exhibition shines a spotlight on traditional skills at risk of disappearing and celebrates the makers working to preserve them for future generations.
Live Glassmaking & Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Doodle Competition
Saturday 22 August
Watch Allister Malcolm and his team transform the winning designs from the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers’ Doodle Competition into finished glass artworks in Allister’s Glass Studio.
Demonstration Times
2nd and 3rd Prize Winning Designs
10.30am – 1.00pm
1st Prize Winning Design
1.30pm – 4.00pm
Truly Neutral
Sunday 23 August
Allister’s first day of carbon-neutral glassmaking. Celebrating another milestone in the studio. Re-working vintage Stuart Crystal into contemporary works of art.
Demonstration Times
10.30am – 1.00pm
1.30pm – 4.00pm
Across the Glass Quarter
As part of A Celebration of Glass, visitors can also enjoy a programme of events at venues across The Glass Quarter.
General Office
Explore the 20th Century Stourbridge Giants exhibition, offering a rare opportunity to view and purchase works from this significant collection of glass.
Blowfish Glass
Discover Fifteen x Fifteen 2026, an international exhibition featuring selected artists from around the world and showcasing the breadth and diversity of contemporary glass practice.
Red House Cone
Browse an Artisan Makers Market featuring independent makers working across glass, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and contemporary craft. Visitors can also take part in creative workshops and explore open studios throughout the historic Cone site.
Ruskin Glass Centre
Chance Glass – Cape Custard
A family-friendly theatre performance presented by Black Country Touring, inspired by the history of Chance Glass.
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Where is it happening?
Stourbridge Glass Museum, High Street, DY8 4FB Wordsley, United Kingdom, Allister Malcolm Glass, Stourbridge, DY8 4, United Kingdom
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