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Clear glass masks made by Theo Brooks standing in front of light box projecting geometric patterns which are reflected and refracted through the masks.

Training | 08-10-2025

From behind the mask

Theo Brooks describes what he gained from his Amanda Moriarty Prize residency at Teign Valley Glass Studio, where he developed two new strands of...
Romanesco vegetable-inspired pate de verre glass sculptures embedded in clear blown glass

| 22-09-2025

Maria Zulueta: Amanda Moriarty Prize report

One of the four winners of the latest CGS Amanda Moriarty Prize, Maria Zulueta, describes her five days experimenting with new directions in her...
Four uneven shaped, rounded glass pods in different colours with etched designs cut into the surface to reveal clear glass below.

Graal technique | 07-09-2025

The seed of a new idea

Michele Oberdieck describes how her artistic journey took her from textiles to glass, using blowing and graal techniques to develop colour blends and...

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A curious glass piece called Last Flight of the Bumblebee by Krista Israel De Jager features a white bumblebee body shape with a glass human head.

Exhibitions | 07-10-2025

CGS ‘Bizarre and Surreal’ online exhibition largest ever

As Contemporary Glass Society members know, we bring opportunities to exhibit their work both physically and online and our latest online exhibition,...
A finely engraved rhinoceros head in tones of grey on black glass, featuring a gold leaf tip to the horn. Engraved by Nancy Sutcliffe.

Obituary | 07-10-2025

Obituary: Nancy Sutcliffe (1957-2025)

It is with great sadness we report the loss of exceptional glass engraver Nancy Sutcliffe, who passed away on 23 September 2025 following a short...
The World of Glass in St Helens front view including entrance and glass cone.

News | 02-10-2025

The World of Glass saved from closure

Having far exceeded the original target of £50,000 needed to keep The World of Glass (TWOG) in St Helens open, this important venue promoting...

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News | 27-02-2021

Biscuit Factory contemporary glass exhibition open

The Contemporary Glass Society is pleased to announce that an exhibition of glass by its members is now open at the Biscuit

News | 27-02-2021

GAS invites applications for sustainable glass exhibition

Glass artists are invited to submit work for an upcoming Glass Art Society (GAS) exhibition focusing on

Lampworking | 24-02-2021

Capturing the underwater world in glass

Sculptor Emily Williams has developed her own way of hand torching glass, which, to her, is a way of drawing with space and

News | 23-02-2021

‘A Postcard From…’ exhibition launched

View the latest CGS exhibition 'A Postcard From...' now, where work is available to

News | 16-02-2021

Submit entries for new CGS members’ selling show: Flora

CGS invites members to submit images of artwork on the theme of Flora for online selling

Lampworking | 13-02-2021

Practice makes perfect: glass artist Wayne Cain

Renowned glass artist Wayne Cain explains how his father influenced his own resourcefulness in learning and mastering skills that have kept him at...

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