Promoting contemporary glass and glass makers

We promote and support cutting edge glass and glass-makers within the wider art world. Founded in 1997, our objective is to encourage excellence in glass as a creative medium and develop a greater awareness of contemporary glass world-wide. We have connections with over 1000 artists, academics, suppliers, collectors, galleries, and enthusiasts and a membership of over 600. The CGS is open to anyone working in or interested in contemporary glass.


CGS will be offering Mentorships, starting in Oct 2010. Forms: Mentors application form , Mentees Application form deadline 6th September

Members Spotlight

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Ms Ruth Shelley

glass artist
Ruth works from her studio, based in Cardiff, where she produces a variety of fused and kiln formed objects of...
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Corporate Spotlight

Creative Glass UK

All under one roof, Creative Glass UK offers an inspirational range of glass, kilns, moulds, tools, materials, machinery and technical...
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Hot topics

Wanted - A Glass Kiln

I am looking for a pre-loved glass kiln in good working condition that can plug into a standard household socket...
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Lampworker

Scientific glassblower required for the production of laboratory and industrial glassware. Experience prefered but not essential as training will be...
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SEASCAPE KILN FORMED GLASS HANGING

OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND

VISIT A GLASSMAKING STUDIO, The Studio will be open from 17th to 19th September as part of the OPen Studios...
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Current exhibition : Highlights from New Designers 2010

CGS Latest

Our latest online Gallery exhibition 'Highlights from New Designers 2010' was launched on Saturday 14th of August. This was a selected exhibition and selected by invited artists. Click here to see the exhibition.

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