Ideas and Translations in Glass – CGS at Morley College

The Contemporary Glass Society will be hosting a day of talks “Ideas and Translations in Glass” at Morley College on Saturday 16th May.

We are delighted to announce that Joseph Harrington, Jo Guile and Dr Helen Slater Stokes will be speaking at the event. We will also be welcoming 3 previous students from Morley College to share their practises on the day, April Hillingross, Natasha Redina and Caroline Reid. Senior Glass Lecturer at Morley, Maria Zulueta, has also arranged a tour of the facilities at the college, and an exhibition of the students work too!

Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day, and Morley College is right next to the market, which is the perfect place for a spot of lunch!

The theme of the day is looking at how ideas are translated into glass and the wide range of concepts, and use of techniques and processes artists use to bring these to life. Each of the artists speaking have different ways of making this transition from ideas to final pieces, and hopefully their talks will give a small incite into this and maybe inspire ways for you to step out of your comfort zone and experiment further with glass yourself.

Location: Morley College North Kensington – right next to Portobello Road for lunch!
Time: 10 – 4pm
Price: CGS Members – £35 CGS Student Members: £30 General Admission: £40

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Schedule for the day:

10.00am – Morley College Opens – Registration and Tea & Coffee
10.30am – Welcome
10.40am – Speaker – Helen Slater Stokes
11.35am – Speaker – Joseph Harrington
12.30pm – Lunch
1.30pm – Speaker – Jo Guile
2.25pm – Tea & Coffee – plus Workshop Tours
3.15pm – Speaker – April Hillingross
3.30pm – Speaker – Natasha Redina
3.45pm – Speaker – Caroline Reid
4.00pm – Exciting up and coming CGS events and Symposium Close

We Look forward to seeing you there.

Any questions email Sarah on: chair@cgs.org.uk

Morley College is fully wheelchair accessible, Do get in touch if you have any specific access requirements.

Corning Museum of Glass – Casting Symposium 1st – 3rd June 2026

The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass proudly presents The Studio Casting Symposium, a premier gathering of internationally recognized artists and innovators working in cast glass who will share their expertise through live demonstrations, panel discussions, and in-depth lectures.

Exploring both the creative and technical dimensions of the medium, the symposium offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the leading voices shaping contemporary cast glass. Whether you are an established practitioner or newly exploring the field, this program promises to deepen technical knowledge, spark creative inquiry, and foster meaningful dialogue within a vibrant community of makers.

Scheduled immediately prior to the Glass Art Society (GAS) Conference, participants are encouraged to extend their stay in Corning—the heart of the glass world—for a full week of artistic and intellectual exchange.

Join us as we celebrate and explore the creative and technical possibilities of cast glass with these remarkable contributors.

Registration opens Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9 am ET. Space is limited, and we expect the symposium to sell out quickly.

FULL DETAILS HERE

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