Glass cutting down at garden
Artists have created a 'glass garden' ahead of the return of an 'unmissable' glass festival to the Black Country.
The International Festival of Glass will be held at the Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley at the upcoming Bank Holiday.
To mark the event, local artists and community members have teamed up to create a 'garden' using fused, brown, mosaic and lampworked flowers and plants, which will be available to view from August 25 to 28.
Visitors to the historic cone over the festival weekend can enjoy glass fusing workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and opportunities to buy handcrafted items.
Councillor Ian Kettle, cabinet member for planning and economic development said: “Everyone involved in the creation of this stunning garden should be proud of themselves as it promises to be something which is remembered for years to come.
"I’m certainly looking forward to seeing it when it is unveiled at this year’s festival.
“This is not the only thing visitors will be able to enjoy during their visit as there is so much happening at the site. This is a festival not to be missed.”
For more details about the festival visit ifg.org.uk – while more information about the Red House Glass Cone is available at dudley.gov.uk
