Shopping at The World of Glass

 

Glass gifts, childrens toys, jewellery, artisan crafts

With an incredible range of handblown glass ready to take away, you can be sure to find that perfect gift. We even offer a commision service to make that piece extra special. Perhaps you want a greetings card you cannot find anywhere else, or an inspirational piece from one of our local artists? Whatever your shopping needs, we have a canalside garden and cafe that can make the experience even more memorable.

 

CGS OPEN EXHIBITION

This exhibition showcases some of the very best glass maker in the UK. Brought together by Contemporary glass society, the OPEN is a feast for the eyes. All of the pieces are for sale, and all of them are inspiring. One of the best glass exhibitions we have hosted and all part of TWOG glass festival 23.

 

 

 

TWOG Glass Festival 23

A mini festival bringing something for everyone. There are workshops for children and adults, great talks, opportuntites to have a go at glass blowing as well as seeing some of the UK’s best glass. Link available to book from 30th September.

Pilkington Float Glass Tour at Greengate – FREE

5 October 2023 10:00 – 12.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pilkington-float-glass-tour-tickets-726015410637?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Botanicals on Glass

7 October 2023 at 11:00 – 12.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/723342616237?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Pilkington Float Glass Tour at Greengate – FREE

12 October 2023 at 10:00 – 12.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/726042611997?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Glass fish sun catcher making for kids with Susan Purser Hope

14 October 2023 at 10:00  -10.45

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/723977755957?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Glass fish suncatcher making for kids with Susan Purser Hope

14 October 2023 at 11:15  -12.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/723983773957?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

A Few of My Favourite Things Glass fusing with Susan Purser Hope

Saturday 14th October 1pm- 3pm Adults

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-few-of-my-favourite-things-glass-fusing-for-adults-tickets-727528757097?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Illuminate (creative session for under 5’s)

18 October 2023 at 10:30 – 11.30

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/723407690877?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Pilkington Float Glass Tour at Greengate – FREE

19 October 2023 at 10:00 – 12.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/726059612847?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Cannington Shaw bottle Shop talk – FREE

Saturday 21st October 1pm-2pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cannington-shaw-bottle-shop-talk-tickets-727594814677?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

Cat Halloween Glass Painting with Rachel Elliot for kids – FREE Drop in

Saturday 21st October

10am- 10.45am  and 11.15-12.00

Drop in sessions

 

Cat Halloween Glass painting with Rachel Elliot for adults

Saturday 21st October 2pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cat-halloween-glass-painting-for-adults-tickets-728863679887?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Adult Egyptian inspired glass Coaster making with Artist Hadia Roushdy

October 21st 10am-12pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/egyptian-inspired-glass-coasters-tickets-723986532207?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Illuminate (creative session for under 5’s)

25 October 2023 at 10:30 – 11.30

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/723422535277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Pilkington Float Glass Tour at Greengate – FREE

26 October 2023 at 10:00 – 12.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/726064637877?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Create your own Witches Ball. Glass Blowing

28 October 2023 at 09:00 – 5.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/722641218337?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Halloween Inspired talk ‘Local Myths and Legends’ by Sue Gerrard – FREE

28 October 2023 at 13:00 – 14.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/722815008147?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Create your own Glass Witches Ball. Glass Blowing

31 October 2023 at 19:00 – 22.00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/722692852777?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Cannington Shaw bottle Shop talk – FREE

Saturday 4th November 1pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cannington-shaw-bottle-shop-talk-tickets-728820631127?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Illuminate (creative session for under 5’s)

8 November 2023 at 10:30 – 11.30

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/723425564337?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Botanicals on Glass

12 November 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/723353288157?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Glass Artist Talks – incredible artists share their secrets

Saturday 11th November 1pm- 4pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glass-artists-talks-tickets-728851373077?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Request and Respond – FREE drop in session

Watch our glass blowers create Pieces inspired by your suggestions

Sunday 12th November

 

 

 

 

Visitor Experience

Museum, Hot glass studio, Jubilee no9

Paid Attractions

Pilkington Glass Collection & Earth into Light

Museum permanent collection

One of the most important glass collections in the UK. Ancient Glass (Roman and Egyption), Medieval, Asian, right the way through to European and Contemporary. 

Earth into Light tells the story of St Helens and its place at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. 

 

Glass Blowing Demonstrations

Hot Glass studio (timed displays)

Marvel at our Glass Blower Marcin, as he blows hot glass and makes something special.  

 

Jubilee No 9

Over the Canal to the tank house

The Number nine Tank House is the best surviving example of a late 19th century glassmaking tank furnace building in England, comprising the building, its cone and furnace. You can explore the tunnels beneath. Make sure you put on a hard hat!