Discussion Day 2019

Stained glass window
May 31
Glaziers Hall Court Room 10.00am-4.30pm Location

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.

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Discussion Day 2020

May 22
Glaziers Hall Court Room 10.00am-4.30pm Location

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.

 

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Centenary Discussion Day 2021

October 16
Glaziers Hall Court Room 10.00am-4.30pm Location

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!

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Discussion Day 2022

October 14
Glaziers Hall Court Room 10.30am-4.00pm Location

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!

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Discussion Day 2023

September 22
Glaziers Hall Court Room 10.30am-4.30pm Location

Discussion Day 2023

Stained Glass and Architecture

We are planning an exciting Discussion Day on Friday 22nd September at Glaziers Hall around the relationship between stained glass and architecture. We will focus on overcoming the threats to stained glass window making and how to maximise opportunities.

We will begin with an interactive session on designing and cartooning for windows led by Rachel Mulligan. There will be a Questions and Answers session on Site-work Health and Safety led with some Steve Clare.  Matthew Lloyd-Winder will share some of his innovative resin techniques. Our guest speaker Sophie Hacker will give an artist’s perspective on working in architectural settings and collaborating with studios to fabricate designs. We will also be joined by Richard Proto, from Proto Glass Studios, who’s skilled craftworkers use cutting edge techniques to realise the artist’s vision for large scale projects including screen printing, kiln formed glass, mirroring and digital printing on glass.

Primarily aimed at practicing glass artists, 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, from traditional to contemporary and from conservation to innovation. 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.

Friday 22 September 10.30-4.30 at Glaziers Hall. Tickets £34 for members, £40 for non-members for the whole day.

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Discussion Day 2024

September 13
Glaziers Hall Court Room 10.30am-4.30pm Location

Discussion Day 2024

Stained Glass – Connection & Collaboration

Please join the British Society of Master Glass Painters for an exciting edition of our annual Discussion Day on Friday 13thSeptember, Glaziers Hall, London.

Organised by the new Artists Working Group, the theme for this year’s Discussion Day is Connection & Collaboration. It is intended to empower artistic expression and foster future collaborations by inspiring practitioners to creatively connect and strengthen their professional relationships.

The morning will be spent listening to our guest speakers Amber Hiscott and Bethany Wood. They will reflect on collaborative projects they have each been involve with and how the connection aided in their success. Amber Hiscott works internationally as an innovative architectural glass artist from her studio in Wales. Her large scale commissioned works are in many public settings. Bethany Wood is the founder of Blowfish Glass Gallery in Stourbridge, a town that has a rich glass-making history dating back to the 17th century. She produces her own range of glassware as well as running workshops to share her passion for glass blowing. The morning will finish in a panel discussion and Q&A’s.

The afternoon will provide a ‘Show & Tell’ opportunity for participants to share a project or piece of work. It will include an informal networking session in a friendly and helpful atmosphere.

We will be right next to the Thames, besides London Bridge, at the beautiful Guild Hall of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. Tea and coffee are provided but not lunch. Borough Market is around the corner, with loads of quality options for a fantastic lunch. There are pubs close by for evening drinks.

The Discussion Day will be beneficial for practitioners at any stage in their career and enthusiasts alike, as well as those from other disciplines such as architecture and interior design who can use it as a Continuing Professional Development opportunity. Don’t miss out on this interactive event to advance your creative understanding, show your work and forge new connections.

The British Society of Master Glass Painters is very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Glaziers for hosting the event.

Friday 13 September 10.30-4.30 at Glaziers Hall. Tickets £37.40 for members, £44 for non-members for the whole day.

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