Stained Glass Discussion Day

Discussion Day 2019

Splendid yet Intimate – Stained Glass for House and Home

Stained glass for the home once formed an important part of architect-designed houses. In the Victorian and Edwardian era, stained glass was used as a way of combining privacy with colour in an urban context, while homes built in the 1930s often included stained glass of quite surprising novelty.

For most of us, our first commission is likely to be ‘domestic’ – a door panel, a new window with a difficult outlook or a back-lit panel to enhance a special room.

This year our four guest speakers address the problems and joys of working to commission in a customer’s home. How do you come up with a creative design often dominated by personal input from the client, and keep your artistic integrity? How do you find out which building regulations you need to be aware of? How do you use social media to gain new clients? How do you price a commission?

Our speakers are Neil Ireson, Flora Jamieson, Rachel Mulligan AMGP and John Reyntiens, all of whom have worked extensively producing stained glass for homes. Caroline Swash FMGP will chair the day. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions.

Tea and coffee are provided but not lunch. There are many wonderful places to eat in nearby Borough Market.

Primarily aimed at students and those in the early stages of their stained glass careers, the Discussion Day is open to everyone with an interest in stained glass. It is a chance to see some exciting work and hear directly from the artists about their practice.

The British Society of Master Glass Painters is very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Glaziers for hosting the event and to Malvern Arts Press for sponsoring the day.

Tickets are £30 and members of the British Society of Master Glass Painters receive a 15% discount.

Discussion Day 2020

Stained Glass Unbound   CANCELLED

This years Discussion Day explores how stained glass has moved away from traditional painted and leaded windows and broken new ground while still bringing light and colour into architecture.

Our speakers are Andrew Moor, Deborah Sandersley, Harry Cardross and Gill Hobson, all of whom have been involved in an exciting array of projects. Caroline Swash FMGP will chair the day. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions.

Tea and coffee are provided but not lunch. There are many wonderful places to eat in nearby Borough Market.

Primarily aimed at students and those in the early stages of their stained glass careers, the Discussion Day is open to everyone with an interest in stained glass. It is a chance to see some fascinating work and hear directly from the speakers about their practice. There is an opportunity to network with other practitioners and attending the event can lead to useful contacts being made.

The British Society of Master Glass Painters is very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Glaziers for hosting the event and to Malvern Arts Press for sponsoring the day.

Centenary Discussion Day 2021

Stained Glass Unbound  

The Discussion Day explores how stained glass has moved away from traditional painted and leaded windows and broken new ground while still bringing light and colour into architecture.

Our speakers are Andrew Moor, Derek Hunt FMGP, Rachel Phillips AMGP and Gill Hobson, all of whom have been involved in an exciting array of projects. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. Click here for more information about the Centenary Discussion Day Speakers 2021.

Primarily aimed at students and those in the early stages of their stained glass careers, the Discussion Day is open to everyone with an interest in stained glass. It is a chance to see some fascinating work and hear directly from the speakers about their practice. There is an opportunity to network with other practitioners and attending the event can lead to useful contacts being made.

This is our first in-person event since Lockdown and we are very excited to meet face-to-face once again. If we are forced to Lockdown again then we will postpone until it is safe to meet in person.

Tea and coffee are provided but not lunch. There are many wonderful places to eat in nearby Borough Market.

The British Society of Master Glass Painters is very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Glaziers for hosting the event and to Malvern Arts Press for sponsoring the day.

The event is at Glaziers Hall on Saturday 16th October 10am-4.30pm. The cost of the day is just £29.75 for members (£35 non-members) and places are limited so book now!

Discussion Day 2022

Creativity and Best Practice

The 2022 Discussion Day will explore how the creative artists navigates the stained glass world. It will include establishing a studio, working to commission in churches, public and private buildings and many other topics.

We are delighted to have four speakers for the Discussion Day – Alfred Fisher MBE will share his wealth of experience, Helen Robinson will talk about establishing her studio and teaching, Andrew Taylor will discuss creativity and Benjamin Finn will talk about his window in Southwark Cathedral Library. Caroline Swash will introduce the day. You can download more information here  October 14 2022 Discussion Day Speakers.

There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. We will start to explore ‘What is best practice’ to try and arrive at a consensus that we can share with our members.

Primarily aimed at students and those in the early stages of their stained glass careers, the Discussion Day is open to everyone with an interest in stained glass. It is a chance to see some fascinating work and hear directly from the speakers about their practice. There is an opportunity to network with other practitioners and attending the event can lead to useful contacts being made.

Tea and coffee are provided but not lunch. There are many wonderful places to eat in nearby Borough Market.

The British Society of Master Glass Painters is very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Glaziers for hosting the event and to Malvern Arts Press for sponsoring the day.

The event is at Glaziers Hall on Friday 14th October 10.30am-4.00pm. The cost of the day is just £29.75 for members (£35 non-members) and places are limited so book now!

Discussion Day 2023

Stained Glass and Architecture