Visitor Information can be obtained from
Dudley Council Plus
259 Castle Street
Dudley
DY1 1LQ
01384 812345
www.discoverdudley.org.uk
[email protected]
Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm
Saturday - 9am to 12noon
Stourbridge Information Point
Stourbridge Library
Crown Centre
Stourbridge
DY8 1YE
01384 812945
Ring for opening times
Other Glass Quarter Publications available in 2009:
• The Cameo Trail
• The Glass Cone Trail
DISCLAIMER
It is recommended that visitors telephone to check opening times.
All information contained in this booklet has been provided by individual studio / makers
and is published in good faith.
The Glass Quarter Development Group cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies
contained within.
Cover Image: Melanie Rudd
Published August 2008 by The Glass Quarter Development Group / Graphics Studio, Dudley Council
CONTEMPORARY MAKERS
& DESIGNERS
The Stourbridge Glass Quarter has been home to glassmaking for 400
years and the name ‘Stourbridge Glass’ is prized internationally.
The studio glassmakers of today are continuing the traditions of
craftsmanship and innovation which were hallmarks of the Stourbridge
glass industry. Visitors can experience the wonders of this most
versatile material by exploring the various studios, workshops, retail
outlets and heritage sites that the Glass Quarter has to offer.
Studio at
Broadfield House
Glass Museum
Compton Drive
Kingswinford
DY6 9NS
01384 812745
www.glassmuseum.org
Studios at
Red House Glass Cone
High Street
Wordsley, Stourbridge
DY8 4AZ
01384 812750
www.redhousecone.co.uk
Alan Crannage
Stuart Crystal Gift Centre
01384 261777
[email protected]
Broadfield House Glass Museum
Compton Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9NS
01384 812745
www.glassmuseum.org.uk
[email protected]
Master engraver using copper wheel
technique. Commission pieces undertaken
and personalisation service provided. Also
repair service.
Award-winning museum with a magnificent collection of
British glass, much of it made locally, dating from the 17th
century up to the present day. An exciting programme of
events, family-friendly activities and temporary exhibitions complements the glass displays and
celebrates the magical art of glassmaking. Hot glass studio on site where visitors can watch the
glassmakers at work. Glass for sale in the gift shop, studio and selected exhibitions.
ADMISSION FREE
Open Tuesday to Sunday 12pm-4pm
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm
Caroline Scully Glass
07816 681539
[email protected]
Red House Glass Cone
A collection of unique hand blown glass.
Contemporary in form, colour and style.
Decorative and functional interior
accessories and jewellery.
High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ
01384 812750
www.redhousecone.co.uk
[email protected]
Explore the 100ft Cone’s fascinating 200 year old history.
Exhibitions, craft studios, souvenir gift shop and crystal tea
room. Hot glass studio on site where visitors can watch the
glassmakers at work. A varied programme of events takes place throughout the year.
ADMISSION FREE
Open daily 10am-4pm
Allister Malcolm
Allister Malcolm Glass
Ruskin Glass Centre
07961 867206
www.allistermalcolm.com
[email protected]
Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HF
01384 399400
www.ruskin-mill.org.uk
[email protected]
Handmade glassware of original design.
Regarded as highly collectable work this is
one of the region’s most diverse artists,
producing work of a high standard.
Home to a number of contemporary and traditional
glassmakers as well as other crafts. Organic coffee shop.
The centre is home to the British Glass Biennale exhibition
part of the International Festival of Glass - the next one being held in August 2010.
ADMISSION FREE
Open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm
By appointment until December 2008
Open Wednesday to Sunday 12pm-4pm
Charlotte Hughes-Martin
07939 215293
www.charlottehughesmartin.com
[email protected]
Hot glass artist who specialises in
engraving, sculpture and glass casting.
One off sculptural glass pieces made as
well as limited edition functional glass.
By appointment only
Ian Bamforth Glass
07763 385578
[email protected]
Specialises in hand blown and sculptural
studio glassware.
By appointment until December 2008
studios at
Ruskin Glass Centre
Wollaston Road
Amblecote,
Stourbridge
DY8 4HF
01384 399400
Enlightened Glass & Holdings
07906 621213
www.malinb.co.uk
[email protected]
A designer and maker of contemporary hand
blown glass - including bowls, vases and
plates. Malin designs and makes unique
accessories for special places, may it be
your own home, or an exclusive gift.
By appointment until December 2008
Vic Bamforth Glass
07966 539181
www.vicbamforthglass.com
[email protected]
Unique vibrantly painted hand blown
glass. Graal specialist.
By appointment until December 2008
Crystal glass repair specialist.
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday by appointment only
Redpath Glass
07939 561489
www.georgiaredpath.co.uk
[email protected]
Glass blowing company with contemporary
ideas making ceremonial blades, religious
artefacts, jewellery, body tools, vases and
picture frames.
Architectural and sculptural work for the
home and garden, using kiln-formed glass in
conjunction with wood and metal.
Kevin Barry Crystal
Malin Blomgren Glass Design
01384 399460
[email protected]
07814 381428
[email protected]
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Malin Blomgren
Redhouse Glass Crafts
01384 399468
07951 031993
www.kevinbarrycrystal.co.uk
[email protected]
Contemporary and traditional cut glass.
Intaglio, sandblasting, copper wheel
engraving. Retail shop.
Monday to Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday by appointment only
Martin Andrews –
Contemporary Glass
01384 399462
07801 233959
[email protected]
Each piece of Martin Andrews Glass is an
original, unique work of glass art. Hand
made in coloured crystal. Contemporary
coloured vases, bowls, perfume bottles. He
also works to commission, architectural work
and lessons too. An amazing craft to watch
and an amazing art to buy. Vouchers
available.
Monday to Friday 9am-1pm & 2pm - 6pm
Saturday by appointment only
By appointment only
Simon Bruntnell Photography
@ Northlight
01384 399465
07850 395193
www.northlightphotography.co.uk
[email protected]
Creative commercial studio covering a wide
range of photographic assignments to
industry and the creative arts. Simon
Bruntnell has gained a reputation for
photographing the work of studio glass
designers. A selection of prints and post
cards available for purchase.
By appointment only
Stourbridge Glass Engravers
01384 878052
www.executivecrystal.com
[email protected]
Transparent Glass Studio
Transparent Glass Studio
01384 399412
www.paulfloyd.co.uk
[email protected]
Glass engraved for clubs, societies and
the corporate market. One off special
commissions. Large showroom.
Designer & maker creating bespoke
glasswork for interior and architectural
commissions. Techniques: traditional
stained glass, fused glass, kiln-formed
and cast glass, sand-etching. Styles:
traditional and contemporary.
By appointment only
By appointment only
Glass studios &
retail outlets
Brierley Hill Crystal
Mount Pleasant,
Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill
Dudley
DY5 2YS
01384 74486
www.brierleyhillcrystal.com
[email protected]
Suppliers of crystal to customers both in
the UK and worldwide. Items are available
either plain, sandblasted or engraved with
company logos, shields and text. Also
offers a design matching service for any
discontinued designs.
Open Monday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm
Crescent Glass
Black Country Living Museum
Tipton Road, Dudley DY1 4SQ
0121 557 9643
www.bclm.co.uk
[email protected]
Provides demonstrations of glass cutting
to museum visitors. Specialise in Intaglio
cutting. Glass available to purchase.
Open daily March - October 10am - 5pm
November - February closed Monday & Tuesday
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm
Admission charge to Black Country Living
Museum
Crystalcraft
Martyn Pearson Glass
Unit 7B
Silverend Industrial Estate
Wedgebury Way
Brettell Lane
Brierley Hill
DY5 3LA
01384 482991
[email protected]
The Stables Craft Centre
Halfpenny Green Vineyard
Tom Lane
Bobbington
DY7 5EP
01384 221399
Glass showroom and workshop providing
personal service for glass cutting, repairs,
engraving and corporate gifts.
Skilled sand engravers to the trade and
public. Stemware and glassware available.
In house designers to cater for every
occasion.
Ring for opening times
Plowden & Thompson Ltd
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm
Dial Glassworks
Stewkins
Stourbridge
DY8 4YN
01384 393398
www.plowden-thompson.com
[email protected]
Dawn Crystal
3 High Street
Amblecote
Stourbridge
DY8 4BX
01384 397524
www.dawncrystal.co.uk
[email protected]
Specialist in unique pieces of English Crystal
that is hand cut and engraved by R. Everton
& Son family business established 1984.
Rare coloured crystal. Glass repair services.
By appointment only
The Executive Crystal
Company Ltd
1 Heather Drive
Kinver
near Stourbridge
DY7 6DR
01384 878052
www.executivecrystal.com
[email protected]
Executive Crystal can engrave crests, logos
or text onto a varied array of glassware.
Trophies, awards and presentation glassware
tailored to suit individual requirements. Also
caters for special commissions, bespoke
items and larger orders for promotional
business gifts and mementos.
By appointment only
Manufacturers of coloured and scientific
glass. Creative workshops include glass
beads and jewellery making.
Okra Glass
By appointment only
Okra Glass
Staffordshire Crystal
12 Queen Street
Wordsley
Stourbridge
DY8 5QW
01384 271644
www.okraglass.com
[email protected]
Pedmore Road
Brierley Hill
DY5 1TJ
01384 77701
www.staffordshirecrystal.net
[email protected]
Highly collectable art glass, decorated with
stunning surface decoration, ranging from
giftware to individual pieces. Specially
created by Richard Golding, Dean Hopkins
and Karinna Sellars.
By appointment only
Staffordshire Crystal has been manufacturing
handmade English cut crystal since 1983.
The craftsmen are some of the finest in their
field and have learnt their trade with leading
brand name companies.
Open Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm
Saturday 9am-12.30pm
Stourbridge Stained
Glass Studio
Colleges & Courses
Organisations
The Mill
133 High Street
Wollaston
Stourbridge
DY8 4NZ
01384 360999
Dudley College
International Glass Centre
Glass Collaborations
Moor Street
Brierley Hill
DY5 3EP
01384 363067
www.dudleycol.ac.uk/glass
[email protected]
Commissions undertaken. Suppliers of
glass making tools to individual collectors
and trade.
Courses in glassblowing, decorating,
lampworking, kilnworking, tiffany glass,
glass painting, stained glass, design and
glass technology.
Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm
Stuart Crystal Gift Centre
Red House Glass Cone
High Street
Wordsley
Stourbridge
DY8 4AZ
01384 342701 / 261777
[email protected]
By appointment only
University of Wolverhampton
School of Art & Design
University of Wolverhampton
Molineux Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SB
01902 321648
www.wlv.ac.uk
[email protected]
Stockists of crystal ranges from Waterford
Crystal, Stuart Crystal, Edinburgh Crystal,
Thomas Webb and Royal Doulton. Wordwide
shipping available.
Open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am-4pm
Terri L Colledge Cameo
Tudor Crystal
Terri L Colledge Cameo
Dial Glass Works
Stewkins
Stourbridge
DY8 4YN
01384 392525
www.tudorcrystal.com
[email protected]
12 Queen Street
Wordsley
Stourbridge
DY8 5QW
01384 271644
www.tlccameoglass.co.uk
[email protected]
Specialists in traditional cutting and
engraving of handmade lead crystal.
Factory shop and showroom. Creative
classes run on site.
One of the UK’s most talented cameo
engravers, Terri creates stunning pieces to
the client’s personal specification. Each
piece is unique and made to commission.
By appointment only
By appointment only
104 Worcester Street
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 1AY
01384 370482
www.glasscollaborations.com
[email protected]
Glass Collaborations are makers working
with makers to promote glass produced
and made in the West Midlands.
‘Collaborations’ are a series of glass
initiatives which encourage co-operation
and collaboration between glass artists,
manufacturers and international partners.
By appointment only
One of the best educational glassmaking
facilities in the UK and Europe. Students
experience all forms of glass making
practice (kiln work, blowing, hotcasting,
lampworking, sheet glass) towards
developing a profession as a glass artist,
craftsperson or designer.
By appointment only
Melanie Rudd
To Wolverhampton & Bobbington (A491)
The International Festival of Glass
Kingswinford
The International Festival of Glass is the highlight of every glass
enthusiast’s calendar. Taking place every two years it reinvigorates
Stourbridge’s reputation as a global glass centre drawing large national
and international audiences to see glassmaking at its finest.
Orientation Map
Stourbridge Town Arm
Canal, Stourbridge Canal
Compton Drive
Rail line
Broadfield
House
Glass
Museum
This map is not to scale
A491
Featuring world class exhibitions, including the prestigious British Glass
Biennale, demonstrations, performances and events, the festival shatters all
preconceptions by presenting a multi-media, visually exciting and dynamic
interpretation. Come and be bewitched over an August bank holiday weekend
with events throughout the historic Glass Quarter. The next International Festival
of Glass will be held in August 2010.
Stream Road
Okra
Glass
& Terri L
Colledge
Cameo
To Brierley Hill and Dudley
Red House
Glass Cone
For further information visit www.ifg.org.uk
www.biennale.org.uk
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Brettell Lane
A461
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