28/05/2026
Take part in a free creative competition for pupils of all ages.
Win a unique piece of glass art designed by your pupils, along with cash prizes for your school.
This is a national competition, please share with your friends and other schools.
In collaboration with Company of Glass Sellers and Stourbridge Glass Museum, renowned glass artist Allister Malcolm invites school-age children to participate in an exciting doodle competition.
Competition Details
Theme: Under the Sea
Eligibility: All school-age pupils
Activity: Create a doodle of a favourite under-sea creature
Prizes and Opportunities
The top three winning designs will be transformed into glass artworks by Allister Malcolm and his team.
Cash prizes will also be awarded to the winning schools:
1st Prize: £250
2nd Prize: £150
3rd Prize: £100
Live Demonstration
The winning designs will be made in glass at Stourbridge Glass Museum on Saturday 22nd August.
Exhibition
Winning and shortlisted entries will be displayed at the museum, before the final glass artworks are awarded to the winning schools.
Teacher Resources
We have created a downloadable PowerPoint and a PDF of image resources to help you introduce the theme and spark pupils’ imagination. These are intended as a simple starting point and can be adapted to suit your class.
How to Enter
Paper size: A4 (portrait or landscape)
Materials: Any non-digital medium (e.g. pencil, crayon, paint, marker)
Labelling (on the back of each drawing):
Pupil’s name and age
School and class
Teacher’s name and contact email
A title and short description of the design, including what inspired the creature
Submission: Please flat-pack entries to avoid damage
Deadline: All entries must be received by 5:00 pm, Wednesday 1st July 2026
Submit entries to:
Stourbridge Glass Museum
Stuart Works, High Street
Wordsley, DY8 4FB
Check out the museums website for more info.