Festival of Glass at town gallery

A Festival of Glass will be held at the National Centre for Craft and Design, in Sleaford, this weekend.
'Blue Room' Installation by Helen Maurer for the NCCD. EMN-180310-161539001'Blue Room' Installation by Helen Maurer for the NCCD. EMN-180310-161539001
'Blue Room' Installation by Helen Maurer for the NCCD. EMN-180310-161539001

The Navigation Wharf venue invites visitors to be inspired by live demonstrations, activities and workshops for all ages.

On Friday, November 9, there will be a special evening viewing of a partnership exhibition with National Museums Scotland.

Drinks will be available on arrival.

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On Saturday, November 10, between 11am and noon, there will be a guided tour of the exhibition and a talk.

Between 11am and 3pm, there will be the chance to watch glass fusing with Ruth Lyne.

Then from 2pm to 4pm, there will be a talk with Art of Glass curators Sarah Rothwell and Bryony Windsor, who will be joined by artist Emma Woffenden.

A 3D workshop will be held from 10.30am to 4pm. It will be a chance to explore new technologies being used in glass production with a 3D scanner and printer.

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On Sunday, November 11, from 11am to 3pm, visitors can try glass fusing.

There will also be a rolling programme of films over the weekend dedicated to the beauty and potential of glass as an art form.

Visit www.nccd.org.uk