History of the Guild, Aims and Membership
History of the Creative Glass Guild:
The first leadlighting workshop in Queensland was set up by the Arts Council and was first held at the Kelvin Grove Teachers' College. The tutor for this course was Father Homer-Howorth.
Leadlighting materials were not readily available in Brisbane, so George Wolf (a student in this course), suggested that the students pool their resources and bring one large order from Sydney for the class. This was in August 1979. Several of the students from this course decided to form a group, and advertised a meeting for people interested in forming an art glass group. Sixty-six people turned up of which twenty-two had some experience with glass. Thus the Guild was formed.
The Guild then moved to Mt Gravatt Teachers' College and was located there until the move to James Street, New Farm mid 1980. The next home for the Guild was at Ashgrove in 1982. The Guild has been in its current location at 64 Fulcher Road, Red Hill since 1994.
The Aims of the Guild are:
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To improve the standard in design and craftmanship in stained glass and other glass related mediums. |
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To stimulate interest in, and discernment of, high quality stained glass within the community (especially amongst architects and interior decorators) so that the medium can become more fully recognised for its unique qualities. |
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To provide a place for glass artists to meet and share resources and techiniques. |
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To provide an opportunity for members to meet, improve their standards and skills through meetings (with guest speakers, demonstrations or films), elementary and advanced workshops and seminars. |
| To provide a collective voice on issues affecting all glass crafts and concerned members. |
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To maintain a comprehensive library resource centre and to provide a regular newsletter through which members can share knowledge and skills. |
The Guild meets on the first Monday of every month at 64 Fulcher Road, Red Hill (next door to the Broncos Football Club) at 7:30pm. All are welcome.