News and Events
This page is for information on events that are taking place and have taken place (for you to catch up on happenings) at the Studio (unless otherwise stated) for your general information.
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Priceless Antiques Roadshow Feb 1st 2010
The quote from Andy Warhol is about to come true for the Master Glassmaker Timothy Harris
at Isle of Wight Studio Glass. Well, almost ~ the quote was of course was for 15 minutes of fame but for
Timothy it is actually 6 minutes. However it is going to be on no less than BBC TV 2 ~ so that counts surely?
It will be aired on Monday 1st of February at 6.30 pm as part of the show called 'Priceless Antiques Roadshow'
from the same famous stable. A part of the programme is for the presenters of the regular
'Antiques Roadshow' to engage in a challenge relating to their specialist subject.
The first will feature Andy McConnell as the show's glass expert being challenged
to make hot blown glass, in one session. This normally takes years of practice, blood, sweat and tears to achieve.
The person chosen to be the mentor for this onerous task is Timothy Harris at Isle of Wight Studio Glass,
probably the country's most innovative and prolific Master Glassmaker.
However Andy (McConnell) rose to the challenge as only he could, full of fire and joyous enthusiasm.
Timothy and Andy begin by studying a wide selection of the world famous Studio's range of designs,
one of which is chosen for the challenge. A lesson in glass making from the Maestro,
then in at the deep end for Andy but closely supervised in his attempt to make a piece from one
of the Studio's most successful, but luckily not too complicated, designs called 'Summer Fruits'.
Well, it proved to be a worthy challenge competently achieved by a worthy participant.
To highlight how strenuous an art form this is Andy, really feeling the heat,
doused his fire by leaping into the Studio's swimming pool at the end of the session.
Physically cooled but enthusiasm still on fire!
The whole team of film makers including Julie, the producer, all agreed that it was one of the
most enjoyable filming assignments they had engaged in for a long while. Would you expect any less?
Serious fun and a sense of real achievement.
Don't miss it !
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Herb Cottage Gallery
Isle of Wight Studio Glass has now opened a new Gallery in the small villlage of Godshill, Isle of Wight. An extensive collection of items made at the studio can be seen on show at the gallery and you can also walk round the very picturesque herb garden and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Click Here for more information.
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Special Event for Father's Day
Our master Glassmaker and M.D. Tim Harris will be giving you a chance to 'Make your Own Glass Paperweight'. You will be instructed and closely supervised by him in the handling of hot glass to make a superb memento and item of beauty which we are sure you will cherish for life as it will be yours to keep. Who knows it may even start you on a new and profitable career for life !!
The cost will be £75.00 per person to include full instruction and all
materials.
As the finished item requires special cooling overnight it will be available to collect , or to be sent, the next day. It will be packed in one of our gift boxes and include a certificate.
The event will be restricted to a timed session and it is essential to book well in advance.
There will only be 10 slots available on the day which is Sunday 21st June between 10 am and 4pm.
Please ring to book your slot!
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Blow A Bubble
When at the studio take part in something you may never otherwise have the opportunity to do in a lifetime come and Blow a Glass Bubble!
You will also receive a special token memento of the activity. A charge and availability times apply. Limited to 5 years of age and over.
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Easter weekend including Good Friday through to Easter Monday 2009
News of the weekend and of the winners Click Here.
The world famous Isle of Wight Studio Glass are continuing their Spring Promotions with an EGGSTRAORDINARY event in April. The Easter Egg Hunt, an event open to all.
It will be held on the Saturday & Sunday over the Easter weekend, 10.00am-12.00pm & 2.00pm-4.00pm each day. The event will revolve around an Egg Hunt at the Studio.
A real family occasion it will be staged so that every family must register and then off they rush to find the special symbols which they must collect and return. Each family will receive a chocolate egg but the winning family returning the most tokens will receive a specially made glass Easter egg and egg cup. Come and join us for an eggstraordinary event!
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Christmas Open Studio Weekend - Nov 29th/30th 2008
Finally a very special 'Christmas Open Studio Weekend' to warm your cockles will be taking place over the weekend of Nov.29th/30th.
Come and watch, and even take part in, a special demonstration of Glassmaking by our master craftspeople.
This will include Timothy Harris making some very special pieces as a tribute to Michael Harris - his world famous father and British studio glass pioneer. These very special pieces will be a tribute to Michaels iconic designs one of which is a combination of his and Timothy's techniques which can only be described a most desirable and collectable investment as well as an object of beauty and a joy to own.
Also in attendance will be Mark Hill, the author and publisher of the definative book 'Michael Harris:Mdina Glass & Isle of Wight Studio Glass', with this wonderful book for sale each copy will be signed and dedicated by him on the day.
On this special weekend enjoy free tea, coffee and home made mince pies with our compliments.
Please Note : Very limited catering is available but sandwiches will be available to purchase.
A small nominal charge applies to view glassmaking except in the case of certain 'special offers'.
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Friday 31st Oct 'All Hallows Eve' 2008
The day went very well without too many spooky things going on. Visitors managed to watch Timothy Harris make several of the Ghosts and Pumpkins. For More News from the Island Newspaper Click Here
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'Blow a Pink Bubble' - October Half Term 2008
Please Click Here for information on the Isle of Pink Campaign.
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Coffee Morning - Friday 26th September 2008
World's biggest coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. More news to follow.
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Michael Harris: A Journey In Glass - Exhibition
August 2008 - January 2009 ~ Broadfield House Glass Museum, Strourbridge, West Midlands
Mark Hill is delighted to announce an important dedicated retrospective exhibition of the works of Michael Harris at Mdina Glass from 1968-72, and Isle of Wight Studio Glass from 1972 until his untimely death in 1994. Examples of both his hallmark designs as well as his most popular ranges will be displayed in the Tyzack Room of one of Britain's best glass museums. Held in association with the Harris family and major private collectors, this will be a display not to be missed.
More details please visit Mark Hill's website Click Here
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IOWSG 'Studio Day' 20th April 2008
Many thanks to all that attended our 2nd Studio Day on the 20th of April. Once again it proved very popular and enjoyed by all. If you follow this link we have added more information on how the day went and images of the days happenings. Click Here
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News on the Collectors Club Studio Day 2006
"Studio Day" 1st October 2006 - For Collectors' Club members and invited guests by invitation only. Click Here to see how the day went.
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News on the Studio Day Auction 2006
Auction to raise money for 'Naomi House' & 'Earl Mounbatten' Hospices of an item of glass made on the 'Studio Day' 2006. Click Here
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