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Welcome To The Glass Association
 

If you are interested in glass and glass making, the Glass Association has the wide-ranging expertise and fellowship that you need.

Use the links on this page to explore our Website and discover how JOINING the Glass Association will further your interests and widen your appreciation of the fascinating world of glass.

To learn more about the Glass Association’s foundation and aims, please visit the ABOUT US section of this site.

Please feel free to explore the various resources available on this Website. No matter what type of glass you are interested in, whether it is Victorian decorative glass, antique 18th Century drinking glasses, pressed glass, carnival glass, Scandinavian and Italian Modernist glass or contemporary Art Glass, you are sure to find something of interest.
 

Latest Glass Association News

Frank Thrower DVD & Limited Edition Paperweight

The Glass Association’s visit to Dartington last year was professionally documented and turned into a full length DVD entitled "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles". The DVD will premier at this year's International Glass Festival and will be shown several times a day (along with other DVD’s of glass interest).

The Glass Association is also sponsoring Dartington Glass to manufacture a limited edition reproduction of Frank Thrower's FT2 paperweight design.

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Order Form For DVD & Limited Edition Paperweight >>

North Lands Creative Glass: Annual Weekend Conference 2008

This two day conference features a wide range of speakers who will examine sources of inspiration for glass makers. There will also be demonstrations and talks by various glass makers.

Glass Association members will be able to take advantage of a special £10.00 reduction off the usual price for attending the weekend conference.

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Glass Events & Exhibitions

The latest glass related events and exhibitions:

International Festival of Glass 2008

North Lands Creative Glass:
Annual Weekend Conference 2008

Michael Harris: A Journey In Glass

British Glass Biennale 2008

Society of Glass Technology: History & Heritage Seminar

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Features

Events

The events page provides information about important glass related events, fairs, auctions and exhibitions.

You can also read about trips and events that have been organised for Glass Association members.

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Glass Gallery

Visit the Glass Gallery to view various types of glass-ware and learn about different manufacturers.

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Glass Fairs & Auctions

The latest specialist glass fairs and auctions:

Stourbridge Glass Fair >>

Stourbridge Bead Fair >>

Cambridge Glass Fair >>

National Glass
Collectors Fair >>

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Articles

Uranium Glass
An introductory article about the various uses of uranium in glassmaking. Read >>

Thomas Webb & the Rembrandt Guild.
An investigation into glass commissioned by 'The Rembrandt Guild'.
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The Cameo Glass of Thomas & George Woodall.
An introductory article about Thomas & George Woodall and their pioneering methods of producing Cameo Glass.
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We hope that you enjoy visiting our site and that your experience gives you some indication of the benefits of joining the Glass Association.

If you have any further questions about JOINING our association, you should visit our MEMBERSHIP page. Alternatively, please feel free to CONTACT us with any enquiries.

 
 
 
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