John Smith – As Operations Manager for decades John looked after Broadfield House Glass Museum. The role was far more diverse than many people will ever understand. John was responsible for the upkeep of the building and he knew Broadfield House thoroughly from the depths of the cellar to the top of the roof. He […]
The Great British Bauble Takeaway! Allister has loved delivering this bauble decorating workshop so much as it gets us all in the Christmas spirit – we couldn’t not do it this year so the solution is below. Our drive thru is operating this Saturday the 5th December from 9 – 5pm for anyone wanting to take […]
We are greatly saddened to learn of the death of John P. Smith who passed away on Sunday 24th February 2019 following a recent period of illness. John was a dominant figure in the glass world for many decades, being a former Director of Glass at Mallett and Sons (Antiques) Ltd where customers included most of […]
Suspended in Time An exhibition in response to the heritage of the Stourbridge area 24th Feb 18 – 4th Mar 18 Undertaken by Level 5 (second year) Students for the Applied Arts Dept. at Wolverhampton School of Art (Est.1851) the work here in this forthcoming exhibition reflects their own personal investigations into the Stourbridge […]
The British Glass Foundation is pleased to announce that a bid to The National Lottery Heritage Fund (formerly the Heritage Lottery Fund), spearheaded with support from Dudley MBC, has successfully completed its second stage. The project to convert the former Stuart Crystal site in Wordsley into a world-class facility and a new home for the […]
August 25th – Sept 9th 2017 20 People (representing the 20 years) have been invited to exhibit with Allister at the White House Cone Museum of Glass. These artists and professionals are folk that Allister has been lucky enough to either simply cross paths/ collaborate and or work alongside. In addition Allister will be displaying […]
Writer and broadcaster Graham Fisher MBE is pleased to announce the launch of his new book Jewels on the Cut II, an exploration of the Stourbridge Canal and the local glass industry.
Talks At the White House Glass Cone During the International Festival of Glass The White House Cone Museum of Glass will be host to a series of talks from some of the glass worlds most knowledgeable indiviuals. Tickets for these talks can be purchased through the Bruntnell-Astley website by following the links below Prof […]
Sand Casting Come and get your Child’s hands cast in the finest Lead Crystal. Allister and his team take impressions from both the young and old and then preserve them forever in moments, pouring molten glass at over 1000 degrees. A booking service of 15min intervals is being scheduled. Please arrive at […]
Exhibition at the White House Cone Museum of Glass During International Festival of Glass 2017 24th Aug – 9th Sept 20 People (representing the 20 years) have been invited to create an exhibition with Allister at the White House Cone Museum of Glass. These artists and professionals are folk that Allister has been lucky enough to […]
