The Chemistry of Colour

Extract copper and uncover the chemistry behind the vibrant colours in stained glass on some iconic tables and chairs.
About this Event

Explore the intersection of art and science through the medium of coloured glass. Learn about the scientific principles that create vibrant hues. Discover connections between extracting metals from ores and the chemistry of coloured glass as properties of chemical elements. Get hands-on experience extracting copper, explore rocks and ores, art forms and collections to journey into the world of coloured glass and its elemental origins.

Ticketing: Pay What You Decide (PWYD)

Event format: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Event duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Age: Teenage, Adult

Event start: 6pm

Supported by:

Royal Society of Chemistry

IOM3

Oxford Poish Association

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