Icon Stained Glass Group is delighted to announce our Autumn conference, scheduled for the 26 October 2024 at the University of Chester.
The conference is an investigation into the work of Christopher Whall's pupils and later 20th Century stained glass artists. The innovations, pitfalls and solutions to problematic conservation issues relating to some of Britain's finest stained glass.
With a series of talks by leading professionals on how to tackle the conservation of this innovative and highly creative era of stained glass design. A walking tour of Chester will take place later in the afternoon. The ticket price includes refreshments and a two course lunch.
After the success of last year, there will be a stained glass quiz on Saturday evening to encourage social engagement and a bit of fun.
In addition, Chester Cathedral are holding a symposium to commemorate 20th Century stained glass artist Trena Cox on Friday 25th October “Trena Cox: Reflections 100”. The event is an exploration through exhibition and art of the legacy of one of Chester’s unsung heroines. Donations are encouraged.
Dinner and quiz venue:
Bear and Billet, 94 Lower Bridge St, Chester CH1 1RU
Recommendations for accommodation:
Travelodge - Chester Central Bridge Street
Premier Inn - Chester Railway Station Hotel
Programme
9:30am: Registration alongside coffee and pastries.
10:00am: Welcome followed by presentations.
10:10am – 10:35am: Rona H Moody: Christopher Whall and his contribution to Arts and Crafts. An overview of the work and huge influence of Christopher Whall and the stained glass artists who followed him.
10:40 am – 11:05am: Lizzie Plasom-Scott: The Irish master and the Troubles he causes us. A dive into conserving the work of Harry Clarke.
11:10am – 11:20pm: Question and discussion time.
11:25am – 12:00pm: Christian Baierl: Traditional Production of Mouth-blown Sheet-Glass Today.
All other attendees can have a coffee break in the foyer.
12:05am – 12:30pm: Carlotta Cammelli and Kate Waddicor: John Hutton's Broken Angel: how to conserve a glass jigsaw.
12:35pm – 1:00pm: Jo Prinsen: Conservation of Dalle de Verre - unique challenges, innovative approaches and new materials.
1:05pm – 1:15pm: Question and discussion time.
1:20pm – 2:20pm: Lunch
2:25pm – 2:50pm: Chris Chesney ACR: Very Arty but less Crafty, the folly of arts and crafts innovations and other 20th century blunders.
2:55pm – 3:20pm: Susanna Wyse Jackson: “To Make Masters of Apprentices’: Catherine O’Brien, Alfred E. Child, and the Triumph of Irish Stained Glass Education, 1901-1963
3:20pm – 3:30pm: Question and discussion time.
3:30pm: Stained Glass Walking Tour with Martin Crampin and Lee Bilsen.
6:00pm: Icon Stained Glass Group Dinner and Quiz night Location: Bear and Skillet Pub, 94 Lower Bridge St, Chester CH1 1RU
Hot buffet and drinks followed by stained glass trivia quiz. This is a chance for some networking and to flex those stained glass brains!
Rona H. Moody
Jo Prinsen
Carlotta Cammelli
Kate Waddicor
Lizzie Plasom-Scott
Chris Chesney ACR
Susanna Wyse Jackson
Martin Crampin
