Carnival Glass Society 40th Anniversary Exhibition

Carnival glass is pressed glass, usually patterned and often hand finished, then iridised to give a spectacular ‘oil on water’ effect as the surface reflects a myriad of tones and hues.

In this exhibition you will see more than 300 pieces of carnival glass as we travel through time from the inspirations and early years of carnival glassmaking to the current day. We look at shapes, colours, patterns iridescence, makers and the story of the Stourbridge pioneers who spread the legacy of this glassmaking worldwide.