What's On at Broadfield House Glass Museum

Blood & Bones - Solo exhibition by Patricia Niemann

3 March – 5 August 2012

The human body and its life and death has fascinated artists of all times. This exhibition gives an insight into the work of a maker, who works across art forms.

Patricia Niemann, originally a goldsmith, is interested in human fears, anthropology, theatre and all forms of body adornment - especially objects that change the silhouette of the wearer. Much of her inspiration is drawn from working in the remote North Highlands, with its wilderness, wide open spaces, the deteriorating and forming effects of the harsh weather and funeral archaeology.

On show will be unusual jewellery in precious metals and hot glass, as well as glass objects, textiles and also drawing, which is fundamental to her practice.

Glass Detectives

1 January - 31 December 2012 

How do you identify a glass object?  How old is it?  Who made it?  How was it made? 

Become a glass detective with this special exhibition, which will introduce you to all the tips and clues that curators and collectors use when identifying a piece of glass.  Including a display on ‘Fakes, Forgeries and Reproductions’ and hands-on exhibits revealing different techniques, together with a challenging quiz, this exhibition will educate and entertain the whole family.

Other Events

To find out more about the programme of lectures and events organised by the Friends, visit the Friends of the Glass Museum web page.  

To find out more about hand-casting days held in the Hot Glass Studio, visit the Hand-Casting page.

The major event in every glass enthusiast's calendar is the International Festival of Glass, which takes place every two years throughout the Glass Quarter.  The next Festival will be held Friday 24 August to Monday 27 August 2012.  For more information, visit our Festival page.

To find out about other events happening throughout the Dudley borough, visit the Events page at Discover Dudley.