Join CGS for V&A glass symposium

The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is excited to announce a one-day symposium at the renowned Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London on Friday 5 December 2025.

CGS members and non-members are invited to ‘Narratives in Glass: An Artist’s Perspective’, featuring four glass artists, namely Jeff Zimmer, Karen Browning, James Maskrey and Moonju Suh.

These four artists use different techniques in their contemporary glass practice and will share insights into their creative journeys, the stories behind their work and how glass can be a powerful medium for personal and cultural narratives.

This full-day event (10am-5pm) includes lunch, tea and coffee in the price. Tickets are £45 for CGS members, £35 for student CGS members and £55 for others. Spaces are limited so please book soon.

In addition, attendees can take advantage of late-night opening at the V&A to tour the museum, which has a Glass Gallery and many fine examples of ancient and modern glass.

CGS is also offering an evening social gathering after the event at a local pub for anyone interested in continuing the conversation.

CGS Chair Sarah Brown said, “We are really grateful to Reino Leifkes and Kate Devine of the V&A Ceramics and Glass Department for their ongoing support and for helping make this special event possible.”

The symposium takes place in the Hochhauser Auditorium at the V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL.

Book the CGS symposium on Eventbrite via this link.