Ceramics & Glass

Formed in 1984, Icon Ceramics & Glass Group is committed to promoting and disseminating information about ceramics, glass and related materials

The Group’s Aims are:

  • to provide affordable educational lectures, tours and practical demonstrations, with UK and International content to promote best practice and innovation within conservation
  • to reward quality conservation via the biennial Nigel Williams Prize awards
  • to encourage suggestions and active participation from all of our members. Please find us at:
    Email[email protected]
    Twitter@ICONCGG
    Facebook: ICON Ceramics and Glass Group
    Instagram@iconcgg
  • to support networking opportunities amongst members and to welcome students
  • to liaise with, and where appropriate and beneficial to collaborate with other conservation groups
  • to disseminate this information using the latest technical equipment in addition to in person events

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Our Committee

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Nigel Williams Prize

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Past Events

A summary of recent events held by the Ceramics & Glass Group

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Recent Advances in Glass and Ceramics Conservation

Two important international groups joined forces to deliver a truly collaborative conference held in the British Museum, one of the UK's premier institutions

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Group members' area

Upcoming meetings and committee documents - access for group members only

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Book you ticket: Ceramics Unpacked

The Icon Ceramics and Glass group will be holding a Conference and AGM on 24 - 25 September 2026 in London

Please save the date for some wonderful tours and dinner on Thursday 24 September, followed by a day of talks and our AGM on Friday 25th September, to be held at the October Gallery.


Upcoming events

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Icon Stained Glass Group Conference 2026