Glass exhibition featuring Elliot Walker and Bethany Wood

Stourbridge Glass Museum’s new exhibition, ‘Strike a Match’, celebrates the dynamic collaboration and individual expressions of glassblowing artists Elliot Walker and Bethany Wood. With nearly three decades of combined experience, the pair began their shared journey nearly 10 years ago in a Stourbridge studio. Their partnership has since taken them across various locations, ultimately returning to the iconic Red House Glass Cone in the heart of the Black Country – a site rich in glassmaking history.

This exhibition is both a tribute to their shared practice and an exploration of their distinctive artistic voices. From early collaborations to evolved solo works, Strike a Match showcases a broad spectrum of glassmaking techniques, including intricately sculpted still lifes, conceptual installations, and luminous molten paintings. The result is a vibrant reflection of two artists united by craft, vision, and a deep respect for material.

The exhibition is on from 21 June – 8 November 2025.

Stourbridge Glass Museum is at Stuart Works, High Street, Wordsley, DY8 4FB, UK.

Image: Simon Mackney Fine Art.