Cardenden Stained Glass Window Project Unveiling!

Ore Valley is delighted to be hosting the unveiling of the Cardenden Stained Glass Window - a project designed to capture the perspective of local residents whilst bringing new skills to participants.

Stained glass artist and WEA tutor Keira McLean outlines the work undertaken: 

"After 8 months of researching, learning,  cutting, painting and making we are excited to unveil our community made stained glass window. 

Our window tells the stories of Auchterderran, Bowhill, Cardenden and Dundonald from the perspective of the people who live there.  Among the many things explored in the window is the legacy of mining and pit closures,  the impact of women in the community and the campaigns still being fought by residents today. 

Learners visited historic sites, created new writing and recorded each other’s oral histories and memories as material for the window design 

The group then learned various glass techniques like traditional painting and etching to find the best way to represent their stories. 

One of our learners, Jordan has shown real aptitude and interest in the craft and he is now apprenticing with Keira one day a week at her studio in Glasgow. He is working towards teaching stained glass in communities and he wants to share his passion with others!"

The window has been made in partnership with Ore Valley Housing, the WEA and stained glass artist and WEA tutor Keira McLean. 

The unveiling event will run from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday the 25th of March 2026.