British Society of Master Glass Painters
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The British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP), founded in 1921, is a British
trade association for the art and craft of stained glass
. It promotes the trade, encourages high standards in the art and craft of glass painting and staining, and acts as a locus for the exchange of information and ideas within the craft, as well as helping to preserve the stained glass heritage of Britain.
BSMGP activities include: lectures, conferences, exhibitions, forums, guided walks and other events; an annual Journal, quarterly newsletter and other publications. The Society also houses an extensive reference library and illustrated online design portfolios.
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trade association for the art and craft of stained glass
Stained glass
The term stained glass can refer to coloured glass as a material or to works produced from it. Throughout its thousand-year history, the term has been applied almost exclusively to the windows of churches and other significant buildings...
. It promotes the trade, encourages high standards in the art and craft of glass painting and staining, and acts as a locus for the exchange of information and ideas within the craft, as well as helping to preserve the stained glass heritage of Britain.
BSMGP activities include: lectures, conferences, exhibitions, forums, guided walks and other events; an annual Journal, quarterly newsletter and other publications. The Society also houses an extensive reference library and illustrated online design portfolios.