StainedGlass.co.uk is a meeting point for the whole decorative glass world. This area brings together news, technical knowledge, training and visibility for studios, artists, craftspeople and suppliers.
Glass News
Industry developments, studio news and heritage stories from around the world.
Read the newsList your studio
Register interest in a listing in the forthcoming international directory of studios, artists and suppliers.
Register your interestThe worldwide directory
Background on the planned directory of decorative glass studios, and how it will be organised.
Read about the directoryTraining and professional development
Degrees, college courses and routes into the craft.
Technical articles and craftsmanship
Materials, tools and processes explained for people who work with glass.
Showcase your work
Studios and owners of notable glass can invite the site to visit, photograph and record work.
Invite a visitSpecialist suppliers, tools and materials; projects; and further opportunities for studios and artists to showcase their work will be added as the directory develops.
Looking to buy or commission decorative glass? Read about commissioning decorative glass or discover the different types of glass.
Trade shows and events
Trade shows, conferences and festivals of interest to decorative glass studios, artists and suppliers. Dates are checked when listed and can change, so confirm with the organiser before making travel plans.
Glass Craft and Bead Expo
Classes 31 March to 4 April 2027; exhibition hall 2 to 4 April 2027
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Stained glass, fused glass, kiln forming, lampwork and beadmaking: workshops, demonstrations and suppliers for glass artists and studios.
Vitrum
16 to 19 November 2027
Milan, Italy
Glass processing machinery and equipment, including cutting, edging, bevelling, printing and decorative treatments. Held every two years.
Stained Glass Association of America conference
Next conference to be announced
Location to be announced
Annual gathering of stained glass studios and craftspeople, with workshops, seminars and studio visits.
Glass Art Society conference
2027, dates and location to be announced
Location to be announced
Annual international conference for glass artists, with demonstrations, lectures and exhibitions across hot, warm and cold glass techniques.
Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival
Expected July 2027, dates to be announced
Palo Alto, California, USA
Annual festival of ceramic and glass art with artist demonstrations and sales.
glasstec
Autumn 2028, dates to be announced
Düsseldorf, Germany
The largest international glass trade fair, covering production, processing and architectural glass, with art and decorative glass suppliers among the exhibitors. Held every two years.
Recently held
glasstec 2026
20 to 23 October 2026
Düsseldorf, Germany
The most recent edition of the international glass trade fair.
Stained Glass Association of America conference 2026
3 to 6 June 2026
Corning, New York, USA
Held with the Glass Art Society and the International Society of Glass Beadmakers.
Know of a show, conference or festival that should be listed? Get in touch.