Work placement opportunities in stained glass

The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass has announced two awards that will provide successful applicants with work placements in stained glass studios of national or international repute.

The Lever Award 2024 provides a 30-week placement and pays a total of £11,550 (or £385 per week). There is also a training fund of £1,000.

This award is open to a recent graduate, a promising trainee, or other individual interested in broadening his or her experience in stained glass, with a view to making a career in this field. It is open to those interested in becoming a stained glass conservator or stained glass artist. Students and practitioners from other conservation/arts disciplines are invited to apply. Applications are invited from individuals within five years of completion of their initial training in/introduction to the craft.

The Ashton Hill Award 2024 is a 15-week placement and pays a total of £5,775 (£385 per week), plus there is a training fund of £750. This award is also open to a recent graduate, a promising trainee, or other individual interested in broadening his or her experience in stained glass, with a view to making a career in this field. It is open to those interested in becoming a stained glass conservator or stained glass artist. Students and practitioners from other conservation/arts disciplines are invited to apply. Applications are invited from individuals within five years of completion of their initial training in/introduction to the craft.

All candidates must be resident or employed in the UK. Applicants may apply for both awards.

The application deadline for both awards is noon on 27 March 2024, with interviews on 17 May 2024.

Further details and information on how to apply via this link.