We host approximately six talks annually, offering a mix of in-person and Zoom events to cater to a wide audience. These talks cover an array of topics related to glass—its history, manufacture, patronage, and uses—spanning from antiquity to contemporary studio glass. Subjects have ranged from ancient Egypt and Rome to the medieval Old World and the global glass scene of today.

Our in-person talks are traditionally held at the Art Workers’ Guild in central London. The highlight of our calendar is the Annual Robert Charleston Lecture, delivered mid-year by a renowned glass expert. This lecture honours Robert Charleston, former Keeper of Ceramics at the Victoria & Albert Museum and Chairman of The Glass Circle.

The Society organizes a variety of events across Britain, including museum tours, private collection visits, and study days at studio workshops. Overseas trips, such as the recent visit to Germany in Autumn 2024, continue a tradition of exploring glass heritage around the world, following previous trips to Italy, France, Spain, Ireland, Sweden, Holland, Eastern Europe, and the United States.