From Sketch to Shine
Daily
In this exhibition, discover how Maastricht was a city of makers, craftsmen and innovators for two centuries.
From design to final product
From 10 April 2026, Van Schets tot Glans (from Sketch to Shine) shows how glass and ceramics production in Maastricht were closely intertwined. Designers often worked for several factories at the same time, so ideas and techniques were constantly evolving. Visitors follow the manufacturing process from initial sketches and moulds to finished objects.
Industrial growth
Factories such as Petrus Regout, De Sphinx, Société Céramique and Mosa made Maastricht a major manufacturing hub from the 19th century onwards. In the exhibition, you will discover tableware, decorative objects and designs that influenced both everyday life and design history.
The legacy of the Kristalunie
Kristalunie Maastricht also features extensively, with work by designers such as Willem Jacob Rozendaal and Max Verboeket. Original sketches, moulds and finished products show the development from craft to modern industrial design.
From past to future
The exhibition also reflects on the recent end of glass production in the city, following the closure of O-I Manufacturing in 2026. At the same time, it looks ahead, with work by young maker Emmy Mevissen, who continues the Maastricht tradition in a contemporary way.
Prices
- Free The exhibition is free, provided you own a ticket to the museum.
When
- Daily
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From Sketch to Shine can be found in Céramique
Location
The modern Céramique district is characterised by its unusual architecture, where Maastricht's industrial past can still be felt, while at the same time you are in the newest and most modern part of the city.
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