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Tales of Glass

14 November 2023 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 pm

Free

Join us at Tetto at The Bullitt Hotel, Belfast for Tales of Glass celebrating the “tales of folks” and the folktales surrounding glassmaking in Tyrone.

Hear from Gary and Ciara Currie – the founders of Tyrone Crafted Glass – who’ll share the history of Tyrone Crystal, their story of setting up a new glass design venture as well as tales of myth and legend from the factory floor.

Tales of Glass celebrates the “tales of folks” and the folktales surrounding glassmaking in Tyrone. Hear from Gary and Ciara Currie – the founders of Tyrone Crafted Glass – who will share the history of Tyrone Crystal, their story of setting up a new glass design venture along with tales of myth and legend from the factory floor.

Discover the products and tours that master craftsmen are developing today and the creation of modern glass suites. Dive behind-the-scenes of the process of making Ireland’s largest crystal chandelier for The Merchant Hotel – designed by Marcus Notley and made in collaboration with Tyrone Crystal. It is currently on display in The Great Room in The Merchant Hotel, Belfast.

 

 

Details

Date:
14 November 2023
Time:
6:30 am - 8:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/TyroneCraftedGlass/

Venue

Bullitt Hotel, 40a Church Lane, Belfast
40a Church Lane
Belfast, United Kingdom
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