National Art Glass Gallery: 27 May - 18 September 2011

  
(Left to right) Blanche Tilden, Palais necklace, 2010, flameworked borosilicate glass, oxidised 925 silver / Robert Wynne, Lotus, 2006, sandblasted, engraved, acid etched glass and bronze base

Masters of Glass reveals the reasons for the outstanding interest in Australian studio glass. The wide variety of techniques and styles on display has been perfected over many years of trial and error by this group of glass masters. These artists have achieved national and international acclaim for their skill, knowledge and unwavering dedication to the behaviour and language of glass.

A Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Initiative.
  

Opening

When:      Friday 5 August 2011, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Where:   Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Cost:        Free

Lunchtime Lecture

Join Michael Scarrone, Curator of Glass at the National Art Glass Gallery, for an informative lecture on the Studio Glass Movement in Australia.

When:     Wednesday 7 September, 12noon - 1:00pm
Where:   Main Gallery, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Cost:        Free

Champagne Lecture

Join Belinda Toll, innaugural winner of the National Student Glass Prize, for an informative talk and a glass of fine champagne.

When:     Friday 10 September, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where:   Main Gallery, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Cost:       Free 

In association with Wagga Wagga City Council's Winter Cultural Festival 2011,
Masters & Apprentices: Sharing, Learning, Skills and Awareness.