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All applicants need to be paid-up members of the Society.

Associates must have at least five years professional experience after training can apply once they have reached a level of excellence in both designing and making (or supervising making) new stained glass work.

Craft Associates with at least five years professional experience after training can apply when they have achieved excellence in making new work for other artists or in conservation/restoration work, or a combination of both. They do not need to demonstrate design skills, although these can be included.

It takes a considerable amount of time and thought to put an application together. The applicant submits ten projects, some of which must be in an architectural or public settings. These can include architectural commissions, windows, doors and exhibition works or freestanding works in the public domain. Each project must be illustrated with the scale design, photos and a written description. A sample panel can be included too, by arrangement.

The Fellows meet via Zoom to carefully consider the applications. Successful candidates receive a certificate, embossed with our original seal, and a professional qualification allowing them to use AMGP (Associate Master Glass Painter) or CAMGP (Craft Associate Master Glass Painter) after their name. They can then include six images on the portfolio pages of this website free of charge and submit new work for publication in the Journal of Stained Glass. Associates pay a higher subscription rate than ordinary members (currently £94 a year). Unsuccessful candidates can reapply after two years when they have had a chance to develop their portfolios. There is currently an application fee of £47 per candidate.

Download the detailed information and application form for Associate application here.

Download the detailed information and application form for Craft Associate application here.

Contact the Hon. Secretary if you require more information.

To become a Fellow, artists need to have at least ten years professional experience and have attained eminence and maturity in their field. They must be competent to advise and judge other practitioners. Associates should gain the nominations of two Fellows and notify the Hon. Secretary that they wish to be assessed. The existing Fellows will consider nominations and vote on candidates. Successful Fellows are entitled to use FMGP (Fellow Master Glass Painter) after their name. They are expected to support the Society and offer help and advice to Associates. The current subscription rate for a Fellow is £110 a year.