The British Society of Master Glass Painters

25/09/2026

Discussion Day 2026: Designing at Scale. (In person event.)
October 30, 2026
Join the British Society of Master Glass Painters for our annual Discussion Day on Friday 30 October, Glaziers Hall, London.

Historic stained glass window making was added to the Red List of endangered crafts in 2023, partly because core design skills are rarely taught in institutions these days. We are committed to the transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next to help stained glass become resurgent.

This year we will focus on how to design a large window in an architectural setting. We have invited some of our Fellows to share their knowledge, skills and experience of designing for larger scale work. They will address how to interpret a brief, working up ideas into a finished design, cartooning and presenting work to the client.

The day will be warm and friendly with constructive help and sharing of knowledge. There will be an opportunity to have your project critiqued by one of our Fellows in a small group setting.

The Discussion Day will be beneficial for enthusiasts and practitioners at any stage of their career. This is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event and attendees will receive a CPD certificate of attendance.

We will be at the beautiful Guild Hall of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. Tea and coffee are provided. Southwark Cathedral cafe and Borough Market are close by with plenty of options for lunch. We will adjourn to a pub for evening drinks (optional).

The British Society of Master Glass Painters is very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Glaziers for hosting the event at Glaziers Hall, and to the Fellows of the Society who are volunteering their time.

Friday 30 October 10.30-4.30 at Glaziers Hall. Tickets £41.65 for members, £49 for non-members for the whole day.

https://www.bsmgp.org.uk/shop/events/discussion-day/discussion-day-2026/

22/09/2026

Designing at Scale
Join the British Society of Master Glass Painters for our annual Discussion Day on Friday 30 October, Glaziers Hall, London.

Historic stained glass window making was added to the Red List of endangered crafts in 2023, partly because core design skills are rarely taught in institutions these days. We are committed to the transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next to help stained glass become resurgent.

This year we will focus on how to design a large window in an architectural setting. We have invited some of our Fellows to share their knowledge, skills and experience of designing for larger scale work. They will address how to interpret a brief, working up ideas into a finished design, cartooning and presenting work to the client.

The day will be warm and friendly with constructive help and sharing of knowledge. There will be an opportunity to have your project critiqued by one of our Fellows in a small group setting.

The Discussion Day will be beneficial for enthusiasts and practitioners at any stage of their career. This is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event and attendees will receive a CPD certificate of attendance.

We will be at the beautiful Guild Hall of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass. Tea and coffee are provided. Southwark Cathedral cafe and Borough Market are close by with plenty of options for lunch. We will adjourn to a pub for evening drinks (optional).

The British Society of Master Glass Painters is very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Glaziers for hosting the event at Glaziers Hall, and to the Fellows of the Society who are volunteering their time.

Friday 30 October 10.30-4.30 at Glaziers Hall. Tickets £41.65 for members, £49 for non-members for the whole day.

Designing at Scale Join the British Society of Master Glass Painters for our annual Discussion Day on Friday 30 October, Glaziers Hall, London. Historic stained glass window making was added to the Red List of endangered crafts in 2023, partly because core design skills are rarely taught in institut...

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06/09/2026

Glaziers’ Charity Education & Training Committee (ETC): Awards Scheme for 2026/2027 now Open: Applications Invited!!
Deadline for receipt of applications is 30 September 2026.
https://www.glazierscompany.org.uk/workplace-awards-for-emerging-glass-artists-and-conservators/
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The ETC has launched its annual Awards Scheme for early-career, student stained glass artists and conservators - plus professional development grants for established practitioners.
The various Awards include funding for a 12 week work placement for early-career artists (Lever) and conservators (Ashton Hill) worth up to £6,000. There are also new ‘TASTER’ Lever & Ashton Hill one-week work placements, worth up to £625.

Applications are also invited for the innovative Business Development Award, worth £3000.
Professional Development Grants are available, too: up to £1000 for professional development activity including training, research and conference attendance.

More information, all guidance notes and link to all the online application forms here: https://www.glazierscompany.org.uk/workplace-awards-for-emerging-glass-artists-and-conservators/

(image: credit, Vikki Soanes, winner of The 2025 Lever Award)

06/09/2026

Glaziers' Company Freeman & acclaimed US-based glass artist Kathy Jordan is coming to the UK and offering a unique practical learning experience. A workshop will take place at Barley Studio, York, hosted by Upper Warden Helen Whittaker MBE, from 2-4 July 2027.
Kathy Jordan’s workshop will explore a painterly approach to figurative work that will allow the artist to apply a range of tonal values in one application. Students will learn how to apply and blend a water based medium utilizing square sable shaders. The workshop will cover the importance of line work, additive and reductive techniques, paint density and the relationship between paint media and brushes. Step-by-step demonstrations will support a fast paced class.
The workshop is open to all, and the cost to attend the three-day workshop will be £485 including tools and materials. We anticipate that there will be high demand for places and may consider offering an additional workshop in London. Contact [email protected] to reserve a place for York or register your interest for London.