British Society of Master Glass Painters Conferences
The British Society of Master Glass Painters has for many years run an autumn conference weekend exploring in depth the stained glass heritage of the British Isles. It attracts a vibrant mix of stained glass artists, conservators, restorers, historians, researchers and other enthusiasts giving members an opportunity to share their knowledge and experience in a friendly and informal environment. Conferences are planned and led by expert guides in collaboration with members whose local knowledge and connections lead to a fascinating and often unusual programme of events.
Paris Weekend
15 - 18 April 2010
Following the tour in Paris last September enjoyed by 25 members, a completely new programme has been devised by Michael Barker to explore the rich legacy of stained glass in the city and its environs while taking into account the vivid ceramics, mosaics, murals, sculpture, wrought-ironwork and the architectural and historical framework of the variety of buildings we will see. A cathedral, a notable moderne theatre, Art Deco churches, Lalique’s and other buildings with interesting façades are among the visual pleasures in store, launched by a good lunch in a charming old-fashioned bistro. There will be a dinner in a stunning Art Nouveau brasserie and a dinner in a well-rated restaurant near the three-star hotel which is our base.
Download information and booking form pdf.
For further information contact Michael Barker directly michaelbarker@wanadoo.fr
Click here to read a report of the Paris tour in September 2009.
Click here to read a report of the 2008 20th-century glass conference.
Autumn Conference - Winchester
2 - 5 September
This year the Society’s annual conference will be held in Winchester. We shall be based in the University West Downs Centre and there will be the customary series of lectures and tours with space for showing one’s own work.
We shall visit Boldre in the New Forest with its HMS Hood connections and work by Alan Younger and Tracy Shepherd, Lyndhurst for its Arts and Crafts work, Rownhams to see a spectacular collection of 15th-17th century roundels and
Bitterne Park church where there has been an amazing reorganization of the church space and where they have a superb collection of windows. Bitterne Park church is the family base of Dean Milner – White, former dean of York,
who sponsored Peter Gibson in his work there.
In Winchester we shall visit the Cathedral, College and St Cross. Steve Clare has agreed to speak to us about the Winchester churches since he has been involved with restoration work in all of them. West Downs was formerly a school and is situated about a mile from the station and from the city. The cathedral is in the centre of the city and we shall use public transport to get around since coaches are not allowed to stop any nearer than the bus, which you can catch outside the door of the University. Do bring your English bus pass if you have one (Welsh and Scottish ones do NOT work!).
Speakers and guides:
- Mary Callé and the Winchester team
- Steve Clare
- Michael Kerney
Further details available from Sue Ashworth Annual Conferences
Conference retrospective
- 2009 - Tayside and the Kingdom of Fife guided by Peter Cormack
- 2008 - Bristol and Wells Guides and speakers Tim Ayers, Geoffrey Lane, Steve Clare and David O'Connor.
- 2007 - Lincoln Guides and speakers Jim Cheshire, Penny Hegbin Barnes, Tom Küpper and the Rev. Gordon Plumb.
- 2006 - Manchester Guides and speakers: Dr David O'Connor, Penny Hegbin-Barnes, Wendy and Barrie Armstrong and Neil Moat.
- 2005 - Edinburgh Guides and speakers: Peter Cormack FSA Hon FMGP, Dr Elizabeth Cumming, Douglas Hogg FSA(Scot), FRSA, FMGP, Dr Sally Rush Bambrough, Prof. John Hume OBE
- 2004 - Shropshire and Staffordshire Guides and speakers: Peter Cormack FSA, Hon. FMGP, Martin Harrison FSA, Hon. FMGP, Jane Gray FMGP
- 2003 - Exeter Guides and speakers: Peter Cormack FSA, Hon. FMGP, John Hayward FMGP, Dr David Evans, Mr Andrew Johnson
- 2002 - Aberdeen Guides and Speakers: Peter Cormack FSA, Hon. FMGP
- 2001 - London Guides and Speakers: Caroline Benyon FMGP, ACR, Tony Benyon, Sarah Brown FSA Hon. FMGP, Dr Donald Buttress, Caroline Swash FMGP, Peter Cormack FSA, Hon. FMGP, Kathy Shaw AMGP, Graham Jones FMGP, Dr Michael Peover
- 2000 – Cork Guides and Speakers: Dr Nicola Gordon Bowe, Debbie Dawson,
Mary Mackey.
