Held this past February, at the Art workers Guild, London. The British Society of Master Glass Painters hosted a joint Symposium with Heritage Crafts to discuss the red listing of traditional stained glass window making and safeguarding it for the future!

It was a privilege to have been invited to such an important, solution based event, designed to get stained glass off the Red List of Endangered crafts! Loved seeing so many friendly faces and being surrounded by a group of such passionate professionals, committed to contributing their collective expertise for the better!

This exciting and crucial event was structured to address every aspect of the stained glass industry. Exploring educational opportunities, access to raw materials, shifting commissioning bodies and public engagement. To gather a more holistic view on the agenda, not just stained glass practitioners, studio directors and apprentices were invited, but a range of associated professionals such as architects, material producers, historians, interior designers, bid writers, educators and curators! The day was extremely constructive, we engaged in multiple discussions, exploring how we can possibly navigate the hurdles facing our beloved craft and reverse it’s current trajectory!  

So excited to take action together! ❤