Crafts, fashion & textiles

National Glass Centre

Curriculum subjects

Art and design

Summary

Jade Tapson talks about her work as a glass artist and demonstrates her craft. Jade works at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland, which celebrates the region's history with glass-making. It also has glassmakers who work there, keeping the skills alive. 

Ice-breaker questions

  • What tools does Jade use to make a glass print?
  • What is the process of glass printing?
  • what did Jade learn from her internships that are relevant in her job? 

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