Things to Do

The creative programme combines the full spectrum of glassmaking with other art forms to push boundaries and develop new opportunities, ideas, and collaborations for makers, artists, and performers. You can see high-quality exhibitions, international masterclasses, artist demonstrations, and presentations. There are plenty of workshops and hands-on activities to try yourself, plus lively entertainment and evening events.

Highlights include:

• Artist Demonstrations — watch world-leading glass artists at work
• Talks & Presentations — exploring contemporary approaches to glass art and the history of glass in the region
• Family-Friendly Activities — workshops and hands-on sessions for all ages
• The Goblet Grab — a series of fun events including the festival’s famous Goblet Grab
• Community Mosaic Project — led by American glass artist Carrie Strope, everyone visiting over the festival weekend will have the chance to help create a mosaic that will become a permanent addition to The World of Glass building
• Sales — the opportunity to purchase unique, original glass artworks

A full programme of activities is scheduled for release in July 2026.