"The Glass Seller" is the magazine of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London. It is produced twice a year and circulated to all members of the Company as well as Clerks of other Livery Companies. It includes a report on our charity projects, news from our committees and publicises forthcoming events. The most recent issues are available to download. Please click on the links below.
by Paul Wenham | Oct 19, 2021 | Home Page Update, News
The shortlist for the annual Glass Focus awards has been announced. The awards, now in their eighth year, will once again celebrate the achievements of the glass industry and its supply chain.
This year we look forward to celebrating with all our winners in person at the black-tie award ceremony on 18 November at the Brooklyn Hotel in Manchester.
Commenting on behalf of the judges, Nick Kirk Technical director at British Glass said; “This year the quality and number of entries has been extraordinary and a real challenge to judge. It has been very encouraging to read and see some great examples of products, techniques, and practices from across the industry.”
by Paul Wenham | Oct 4, 2021 | Home Page Update, News
We must however not forget the opportunities that we did have in the past near twelve months. The Masters’ Installation Ceremony at St James’ Garlickhythe in December followed by a luncheon. Our Quarter Day meeting in June at Vintners Hall, Court and Livery Dinner – Evensong at St James’s Garlickhythe in July with a Supper afterwards at Bakers Hall and then a Luncheon at Watermans’ Hall in August.
We have adapted and carried on – and so the bubbles flowed, and people chatted and giggled as friendships were rekindled as if the last time we met seemed like yesterday.
by Paul Wenham | Oct 1, 2021 | Home Page Update, News
The British Glass Biennale is the foremost juried exhibition of excellence in contemporary glass by artists, designers and craftspeople working in the UK and British Artists working abroad. It is the flagship exhibition within the International Festival of Glass.
by Paul Wenham | Sep 16, 2021 | Home Page Update, News
Liberty was nothing if not a shrewd businessman and realised that if he was to succeed in promoting design to the public at large he would also have to address the issue of high production costs. He introduced continental Art Nouveau to London shoppers,
by Paul Wenham | Aug 31, 2021 | Home Page Update, News
For our gathering we returned to the historic Waterman’s Hall where we were in September 2019 also for a Luncheon. The Hall was purpose built in 1780 though the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames were founded in 1514. The 18th Century Hall sited in St Mary at Hill a stone’s throw from the Tower of London nestles quietly and elegantly and suits well for medium sized gatherings.
by Paul Wenham | Aug 10, 2021 | Home Page Update, News
Part of her winning application for the prize was Erica’s passionate explanation of her work which struck a chord with the Judges;
“The process of glass blowing and its endless creative capabilities are an addiction to anyone who is lucky enough to have a go. I found my passion for glassblowing through my Design Crafts degree, and I am working hard to learn as much as I can about the art. I want to pursue a career in glass making and keep expanding my knowledge of the material.
