SDC Members’ Day: ‘Digital Technology in Craft’

We are delighted to invite you for lunch and discussion at the SDC Members’ Day: ‘Digital Technology in Craft’. Open to non-members, book your ticket now to join us in person on Saturday 11 May 2024, 12.30 – 4.30pm.

Panelists Jonathan Keep, Jack Puzey, Beth Somerville & Angela Thwaites will be presenting their work and we will be asking what part does digital technology play in Craft? As craftspeople, what do we make of AI? This event will also be an opportunity for you to share how you use digital tools in your practice, or if not, why not? This part of the day is open to both members and non-members and we eagerly anticipate a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving definition of craft in the digital age.

Craft is often defined as a practice inextricably linked to the hand of the maker, but innovative digital technologies are changing and refining that definition, to astounding effect. We have invited four highly regarded makers who will present their inspiring work and reveal their approaches to blending digital technology with traditional techniques.

Find out more about our speakers here.

KEY INFORMATION
When:
Saturday 11 May 2024, 12.30 – 5pm
Where: Art Workers’ Guild, 6 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AT Map
Agenda: 
12.30-1.30pm: Lunch & Social
1.30-4.30pm: Members’ Day – Digital Technology in Craft Presentations by Jonathan Keep, Jack Puzey, Beth Somerville & Angela Thwaites, working in Textiles, Glass & Ceramics, followed by questions and discussions.

RSVP: Booking Essential Here
We kindly ask that you make a suggested donation of £8 (non-members) to help us cover the cost of the event.

Any Questions: admin@societyofdesignercraftsmen.org.uk

Meet The Makers Event on Zoom Wed 24th April

Meet the makers taking part in our current online glass gallery exhibition.

Time TBC – please keep an eye out for details in your Newsletter.

 

 

“Making Marks” Exhibition – CGS and the Guild of Glass Engravers online selling exhibition launch!!

“Making Marks” Exhibition – an invitation from CGS to the Guild of Glass Engravers

Exhibitions

The Contemporary Glass Society invited members of the Guild of Glass Engravers to take part in an online selected exhibition to run from 4th March 2024. CGS was delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Guild of Glass Engravers on this show.

The show, entitled “Making Marks” was an opportunity to highlight the amazing skills required to create the beauty of engraved glass.

This is part of CGS’s annual programme of 2 month long online exhibitions which are also selling exhibitions.

Meet the Makers event: 24th April

There will be a Zoom online “Meet the Maker” event on 24th April where participants in the show will be invited to talk briefly about their work and their piece in particular. It is an opportunity for GGE members to highlight their work and explain the fascinating details of engraving techniques.

The Stained Glass Museum Spring online Talk Series – The Exceptional Art of Glass March 2024

Celebrating the fascinating material of glass, its industrial heritage, the skills and ingenuity of contemporary glass artists, and its place in our built environment.

A series of online talks (held via Zoom webinars) this spring to coincide with The Glass Heart exhibition at Two Temple Place, London, for which The Stained Glass Museum is a lending partner.

Tickets are £6.50/£5 Friends of SGM
https://stainedglassmuseum.com/toursandlectures

A spotlight on our glass heritage with National Glass Centre, Sunderland, St Helen’s World of Glass and Stourbridge Glass Museum
Wednesday 13 March, 7pm
Book Tickets

The Art of Glassblowing with Ayako Tani and Christopher Day
Wednesday 20 March, 7pm
Book Tickets

Architectural Glass: The Supreme Art with Andrew Moor
Wednesday 27 March, 7pm
Book Tickets

The Stained Glass Museum
South Triforium
Ely Cathedral
Ely
CB7 4DL

+44(0)1353 660347 www.stainedglassmuseum.com