The Ceramics & Glass Group in conjunction with Icon Scotland Group are hosting a 3-day glass conservation workshop led by Tiago Oliveira, ACR with Teaching support from Ros Hodges, ACR.
Workshop Summary
This 3-day Workshop is aimed at conservators with previous knowledge but little experience of glass conservation, being objects or stained glass. The course will cover theory about glass degradation, conservation issues, conservation materials and techniques, and hands-on sessions on handling, bonding, mould making and filling flat glass and vessel glass surrogates. At the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear idea of common glass conservation issues, and options and strategies for their conservation.
Dates & Times
- Tuesday 28th April 2026: 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday 29th April 2026: 9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday 30th April 2026: 9:00 – 17:00
Location
Address: The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ
Prior to the event, participants will receive an email providing further details including the workshop programme, what to bring, location information and other practical information.
If you choose to register for this event, please could you email the Ceramics & Glass Group at [email protected] informing us of your conservation specialism and anything specific you are hoping to gain from this course.
Getting to the Venue & Accessibility
By train
Stirling train station is 150m from the Engine Shed. Step-free access to the bridge that crosses the railway tracks is provided by a lift at either end.
By bus
Stirling bus station is 260m from the Engine Shed, on the other side of the railway tracks. Access is via a bridge that has a lift at either end.
By car
There is no guest parking at the Engine Shed.
For blue badge holders, there are two accessible spaces facing the Engine Shed's entrance. These spaces are 55m to the main door and are located on the road that runs parallel to the railway line.
Forthside has a public car park and this is just 350m away:
- It costs £4.10 for a full day
- It has more than 20 accessible parking bays
- It has electric charging points
A Park and Ride service, run by Stirling Council, stops near the Engine Shed.
Rosalind Hodges ACR
