The International Festival of Glass, which takes place every two years in Stourbridge, is the only festival celebrating glass in the UK. The creative program of activities combines the whole spectrum of glassmaking with other art forms to push boundaries and develop new opportunities, ideas, and collaborations for makers, artists, and performers.…...
CGS Exhibition – New Horizons
Contemporary Glass Society: “New Horizons.” Exhibition at the Stourbridge Glass Museum Contemporary Glass Society: “New Horizons.” Exhibition at the Stourbridge Glass Museum 13th July to 17th November 2024 Liveryman and Past Master Barbara Beadman recently attended the new Contemporary Glass Society Exhibition at the Stourbridge Glass Museum titled “New Horizons.” The…...
Court – Evensong and Livery Dinner – June 2024
The Guilds or Livery’s have developed over many years and carry ancient rights and traditions dating back to their founding and the Glass Sellers having been established in the 17th century have their own, governed by a Charter and Book of Ordinances. Having recently made references to our ‘Glass Sellers…...
Annual Ravenscroft Lecture – 19th February 2024 – The Legacy of George Ravenscroft
The Company gathered at Glaziers Hall in February for the Annual Ravenscroft Lecture – “The Legacy of George Ravenscroft” This 2024 marks the 350th Anniversary since a group of Glass Sellers signed an agreement with Georges Ravenscroft. Our presenter – Colin Brain a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. His interest in glass…...
