The British Society of Master Glass Painters

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Both as the professional body for practitioners of stained glass in Britain and as the focus of stained glass history and conservation, the BSMGP seeks to promote interest in all aspects of the craft and to act as an information exchange. The objects of the BSMGP Trust charity are to benefit the public by:
* The education of the public in the history, art, production and conservation of stained an

d all other forms of glass by conducting research, lectures, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, visits, and any other means of exchanging information.
* the publishing of specialist journals, newsletters and other related publications, and the maintenance of a library.
* the provision of scholarships and grants, and any other form of educational provision and support, to enable individuals who would not otherwise be able to do so, to undertake a course of study; and
* the support of training programs including apprenticeships, in the art and craft of glass.

17/08/2026

A one day event dedicated to the manufacture and use of lead calmes in stained glass set in the inspiring surroundings of Salisbury Cathedral’s stained glass conservation workshop. Organised by the Conservation Working Group in association with Sam Kelly. Sam Kelly ACR AMGP will share his working ...

17/08/2026

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)

Only two tickets left! Book while you still can!
31/07/2026

Only two tickets left! Book while you still can!

A one day event dedicated to the manufacture and use of lead calmes in stained glass set in the inspiring surroundings of Salisbury Cathedral’s stained glass conservation workshop. Organised by the Conservation Working Group in association with Sam Kelly. Sam Kelly ACR AMGP will share his working ...

15/07/2026
15/07/2026

Edit (tutor hired!) We’re Hiring !
Artist Tutor – Observational Drawing & Mark Making

We’re looking for an artist tutor to lead a unique 6-week observational drawing and mark making course, running once a week for 90 minutes, in the incredible surroundings of the Red House Glass Cone.

The classes will run alongside our upcoming international glass exhibition, featuring 60 artworks by contemporary glass artists from around the world, all responding to a shared brief.

Using the exhibition as inspiration, the course will develop observational drawing skills through some truly fascinating subjects, exploring colour, transparency, reflections, refractions, shadows, texture and form through contemporary glass art.

Participants will work with a range of drawing techniques and materials including pencil, charcoal, chalk and other dry media, responding to the artworks through different approaches to line, tone, texture and mark making.

Based within one of the UK’s most historic glassmaking sites, this is a unique opportunity to teach in a beautiful early 1800s building on a UNESCO recognised site surrounded by centuries of glassmaking heritage.

🗓 Days and times are flexible and can work around your availability.

💷 Payment: £80 per session (£480 total for the course).

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be perfect for the role, we’d love to hear from you, please email [email protected]

✏️ Interested in taking part rather than teaching? The course will run from late September through to October. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, comment below and we’ll get back to you with more details and prices.

06/07/2026
06/07/2026
Sketching in the City 2026Join Rachel Mulligan to sketch stained glass around the City of London in venues specially sel...
04/07/2026

Sketching in the City 2026
Join Rachel Mulligan to sketch stained glass around the City of London in venues specially selected by Caroline Swash.

The City of London is known for outstanding post-war glass that replaced windows that were bomb-damaged during the Blitz. Caroline Swash FMGP has researched the area extensively. She has a long and distinguished career as a third-generation stained glass artist, educator and author.

Rachel Mulligan FMGP can regularly be seen with a sketchbook and watercolours in hand as she visually records windows. She will share tips and encouragement for this most absorbing way of studying our historic stained glass heritage.

The visits will be at a leisurely pace with time in each venue to sketch. It is an informal and friendly event designed to help build the stained glass community. Bring your own sketching materials and lunch. We will end the day in a City pub to share sketches, chat and stained glass enthusiasm.

Tickets are £17 for members (£20 non-members). Meet 11am on Friday 17 July in the Square Mile (venue to be confirmed nearer the time).

Ticket link in bio

Image: Rebecca Bingham’s sketchbook from the Sketching in the City 2025 event

We are pleased to announce  that our contemporary exhibition of stained glass “Inspired By William Morris” has journeyed...
04/07/2026

We are pleased to announce that our contemporary exhibition of stained glass “Inspired By William Morris” has journeyed south to the Watts Gallery, just outside of Guildford. Our exhibit is shown in conjunction with a very special exhibit of William Morris and contemporaries’ printed wallpapers. We highly recommend a visit! (Please note that exhibit panels are for sale and can be purchased at the gallery. Whilst you are there, you can also see the incredible Watts Chapel, an arts and crafts masterpiece! For tickets and more info follow link in bio.

There are many more entries hosted in our online gallery at

https://www.bsmgp.org.uk/news-events/events/exhibition-inspired-by-william-morris/

Stained glass panels from the both the online gallery and traveling exhibit, featured here are by .glass and (in the Watts Gallery poster)

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