National Glass Centre, Glass art center in Sunderland, United Kingdom.
The National Glass Centre features extensive galleries, exhibition spaces, and demonstration areas across its modern steel and glass structure on the River Wear banks.
The center opened in 1998 with £17 million in funding from various organizations, built on the former site of J.L. Thompson and Sons shipyard.
The facility houses the University of Sunderland's Glass and Ceramics Department and presents daily glassmaking demonstrations where artisans work with materials at 1000 degrees Celsius.
Visitors can access the center free of charge from 10 AM to 5 PM daily, with options to participate in workshops covering flameworking, ceramics, and stained glass creation.
The building's glass roof spans 3,250 square meters and supports up to 460 people walking on its surface, offering views of the surrounding area.
Location: Sunderland
Inception: 1998
Website: http://nationalglasscentre.com
GPS coordinates: 54.91290,-1.37097
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:09
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