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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 sculpture in cast glass by David Reekie featuring David Reekie and Mark Holford looking at a smaller glass head.

Cast glass | 27-10-2025

David Reekie portraiture commission

Renowned sculptor and glass artist, David Reekie, has completed his first portraiture commission for major glass collector, Mark Holford. David has...
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...

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Glassblowing | 05-01-2021

Elliot Walker in Netflix glassblowing show

On 22 January 2021, the second season of the international glassblowing competition ‘Blown Away’ launches on Netflix. Elliot Walker is one of 10...

Commissioning | 24-12-2020

Sparkling glass winners of concert presentation piece commission

Allister Malcolm and Nancy Sutcliffe won commissions to create glass thank you gifts for participants in a charity carol concert in December

Training | 23-12-2020

Dual artist in residence opportunity for Scottish Highlands and Berlin artists

Applications are invited from artists based in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland and Berlin, Germany, to take part in a dual artist in residence...

Marketing | 18-12-2020

How to get more sales in 2021

You have designed and created your unique artworks, but where are the buyers? An optimised website with great content can bring them straight to...

News | 16-12-2020

Expand your glass skills with QEST funding

Improve your glass ability with a course, vocational training or one-to-one mentorship with a master craftsperson with help from a QEST

Exhibitions | 07-12-2020

CGS glass artists showcase at prestigious Biscuit Factory gallery

CGS glass artist members have the opportunity to submit applications for ‘The Best of the Best – a Selected Show’ at the Biscuit Factory...

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