Glass Umbrella Art

11/08/2026

Well done to St Peter’s Church, Stockport!

They’re one of three North West heritage sites shortlisted for the new Everyday History Heroes Award. The winner receives £1,000 to continue their work.

Go here to vote:
www.findmypast.co.uk/c/everyday-history-heroes

Good luck St Peter’s! 🤞

PS. This year the Heritage Open Days are running 11-20 September.

08/07/2026

Fancy trying something different? One of our makers, I Used To Be, is running this beginner-friendly Rustic Sunflower Workshop. Find all the details below 🌻

03/07/2026

It’s tomorrow 🥳

19/06/2026

🎵 🎵 60 years ago this week these legendary bands and musicians topped the NME singles chart 🎵 🎵

Did you know that The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Small Faces, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie are just a few of the artists who played in Stockport during the 1960s?

Our retro-style music poster collection celebrates this period when Stockport rocked 🎸🎸

Come and have a look, and if you were there, tell us your memories – we love hearing them 💜

17/06/2026

Stockport Market is the place to be on 20th June. Come along, join the fun, and make some wonderful memories together.

🎩 Free family event
🎨 Children's activities
🎵 Music and entertainment
📍 Stockport Market
📅 20th June

We can't wait to see you there!

11/06/2026

✨ New maker alert! ✨

We’re delighted to welcome Raya Ceramics to Glass Umbrella Art.

From bold statement pendants to beautiful flowers, hearts and dishes, Raya’s ceramic collection is full of style, colour and individuality.

Come and take a look 😊

29/05/2026

Some artwork really does choose its owner 🖼️.

Harry visited Stockport Market today from Lytham and spotted our Ziggy Pawdust artwork. His cat is called Ziggy, looks exactly like Ziggy Pawdust, and they live just 2 miles from where the artist grew up.

It was clearly just meant to be 🐾

Thanks for sharing your post Harry — we’re glad Ziggy Pawdust has found its perfect home 😊

Just saw this at Glass Umbrella Art inside Stockport Market Hall! I did buy it!

02/05/2026

🌅 Tomorrow is International Dawn Chorus Day 2026! 🐦

Start your day with nature’s best soundtrack and enjoy the magic of birdsong at sunrise.

Now is the peak time of year to hear it. The dawn chorus is at its richest, most vivid and spectacular.

Find out how to take part with the RSPB:
👉 https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/the-dawn-chorus-all-you-need-to-know-about-natures-big-show

Inspired by what you hear?
Our fused glass birds, handmade by Ally Noble, are a lovely way to bring a touch of nature indoors.