10:00 - 17:30 GMT

The Contemporary Glass Society continues to expand horizons and take contemporary glass into the community through its iconic Discovery Days. CGS is the UK’s foremost organisation supporting both established glass artists and up-and-coming makers. Our mission and passion are to promote contemporary glass among the art world and wider public

CGS returns to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for its final event of 2024.

Come along to our Discovery Day which is open to all! Join inspired glass artists and listen to their fascinating stories. Have time to meet and network with fellow makers and enthusiasts, explore the Museum’s winning galleries and be part of a memorable day.

DISCOVERY DAY PROGRAMME on Saturday, 7th December, 2024

10.00am Museum opens. Registration & coffee

10.30am Welcome

10.45am " You gotta grind while the grit's runnin ! " by Theo Brooks

11.45am “Like a Moth to a Flame: A Journey into Molten Glass Sculpting” by Laura Quinn

12.45pm Lunch & tour of galleries (1hr 30minutes)

2.15pm “Unlimited Restrictions” by Opal Seagrove

3.15pm Tea and coffee and networking

4.00pm “Glass Print and the Creative Journey – Layer by Layer” by James Cockerill

5.00pm Farewell

5.15pm End of day

5.45pm Museum closes

L OCATION

The Hochhauser Auditorium, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RLTel: 0207 9422000

The best access for the Auditorium is the Exhibition Road entrance but it can be accessed from the Cromwell Road or Tunnel Entrances.

TICKETS:

CGS members pay £45 including booking fee and morning and afternoon refreshments.

There are 20 student tickets at £30 including booking fee and morning and afternoon refreshments.

Non CGS members are welcome at £55 including booking fee and morning and afternoon refreshments.