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Cast glass | 06-03-2026
Imagining a better world
What do you do when your children tell you there is too much glass art on display at home? US-based prolific glass artist, collector and entrepreneur...
Cast glass | 09-02-2026
Playing with sand like a child
Jan Hooghiemstra’s glass work presents a dreamlike world of symbolic images created in sand moulds. Here he outlines his inspirations and showcases...
Pate de verre | 23-01-2026
Mixing it up
Maria Donnai uses taxidermy, porcelain and glass to create her ‘museological’ style. As she embarks on her first solo exhibition, Linda Banks...
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Events | 11-03-2026
NGC and CGS host glass activity day
Experience the magic of glass at the National Glass Centre (NGC) on 25 April 2026, where the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) and NGC will be hosting...
Sustainability | 09-03-2026
Recycled glass project creates solar concentrators
Many of you will be aware of the work of Ian Hankey in the field of glass recycling, which began back in the early 2000s with an unusual request for...
News | 08-03-2026
US Museum of Glass renovation to feature Lino Tagliapietra gallery
Washington state’s Museum of Glass in Tacoma has announced a major US$25 million renovation project, starting in Spring 2026. The museum has been...
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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+...
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...
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...
Exhibitions | 17-04-2025
Museum of Brands shows Glass Renewed exhibition
Contemporary artworks by internationally recognised, award-winning glass artist Hannah Gibson will be shown alongside outstanding glass objects from...
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...