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Kilnworking | 23-04-2025
My warren of kiln-formed glass powder textures
Canadian glass maker and educator Bob Leatherbarrow explains how he applies his scientific mind to the challenges of creating with glass powder, and...
Glassblowing | 08-04-2025
Glass artist interview with Emma Baker
Emma Baker’s love of glassblowing has taken her around the world to develop her practice. Her recent pieces focus on investigating the materiality...
Pate de verre | 20-03-2025
Glass artist interview with Rebecca Tanda
Fresh from her successful exhibition at Collect 2025 in London, Rebecca Tanda explains how she combines pâte-de-verre and flameworking techniques to...
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Exhibitions | 27-04-2025
Pyramid Gallery exhibition opportunity for UK-based CGS members
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to invite UK-based CGS members to apply to exhibit at the Pyramid Gallery in York once again, as...
Events | 27-04-2025
Contemporary glass at London Craft Week 2025
Once again top-quality craft and design will be showcased at venues across London during London Craft Week, from 12-18 May 2025. Featuring 1,000+...
News | 22-04-2025
Crafters in the spotlight in new Dom Chinea podcast series
Many of us have been enjoying the third series of BBC1’s popular ‘Make it at Market’ (available now on iPlayer), featuring two stained glass...
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News | 02-09-2020
What is Glass Network digital?
Glass Network digital is the magazine section of the CGS website. This is where you can catch up with all the latest news about contemporary glass,...
Cast glass | 01-09-2020
Luminous treasures in glass
Commissioning | 06-09-2020
How to commission a glass artwork
If you have an idea for a piece of bespoke art for your home or business, where do you start with commissioning it? Here are some tips to help you...
Glass photography | 07-09-2020
Seeing the light: how to photograph glass well
Top quality photographs are essential for presenting glass art at its best, for websites, books, catalogues and exhibition submissions. Glass...
Business | 08-09-2020
What does The Market for Craft Report 2020 mean for glass artists?
The appetite for craft has never been stronger, with sales of over £3 billion in 2019, according to a recent survey of the consumer market for...
Stained glass | 10-09-2020
Judith Schaechter – stained glass innovator
The renowned US glass artist Judith Schaechter speaks to Glass Network digital editor, Linda Banks, about her career, techniques and