Registration for Thanks For The Memory has now closed.

I am pleased to say we have 131 members taking part.

You will then need to deliver your piece at the beginning of August, I shall be in touch with details.
One new stipulation this year is that you must sign your piece.

There will be a Private View on Friday 23rd August 5.30 pm at the Ruskin Centre. The exhibition runs from 23rd August – 28th September, 2024

Sponsored by Mark Holford and Alan J Poole

2024 sees the last International Festival of Glass to be held at the Ruskin Centre in Stourbridge. The Contemporary Glass Society has been involved with the Festival since its inception. As our time at the Ruskin Centre comes to an end and we look forward to the next era of the Festival, let’s celebrate the amazing journey we have all had.

Memories are magical moments that we treasure so join us in our last Postcard Show at the Ruskin Centre and create a small treasure full of memories.

The brief to members:

· Make a piece of glass no more than 15 x 11 cm in any direction and less that 2 cm deep.

· Pieces will be displayed in our usual cases in the Ruskin Centre, Stourbridge resting on small shelves. (Please note lighting is restricted.)

· To make it fun and challenging, all pieces of work will be sold for £ 50, £75 or £100. The artists retain 50% of sale. · Send images of work to, admin@cgs.org.uk, as soon as available as these will be used to promote the event.

In addition.....there will be Prizes:

The People's Prize - £300. Sponsored by Mark Holford. Best in Show - £300. Sponsored by Alan J Poole

2 x Runner's Up - £100 each. Sponsored by Mark Holford. If you’re not already a member of CGS, you can join to take part, see Become a Member | Contemporary Glass Society (cgs.org.uk)As well as making you eligible for this exciting exhibition, you’ll be part of a dynamic contemporary glass community and receive valuable membership benefits – see full details at www.cgs.org.uk