Features
hot glass | 11-01-2026
A splash of colour
Ruth Shelley brings the palette and pattern of the world around her into her vibrant glass vessels and enjoys using gravity to transform her pieces....
Collaborations | 28-12-2025
Strengthening contemporary glass links with Japan
CGS Chair Sarah Brown reviews her latest glass-focused visit to Japan – via Shanghai – a decade after her first trip in collaboration with the...
| 12-12-2025
A stitch in time
Emmy Palmer found fame in the BBC tv series Make It At Market in 2021, with her trademark knitted wire work that was encased in blown and polished...
News
Pate de verre | 10-01-2026
Pate de verre entry shortlisted for John Ruskin Prize
A pestle and mortar created from pate de verre glass and made by CGS member Keith Dymond has been shortlisted for the 8th John Ruskin Prize....
Exhibitions | 29-12-2025
Collect 2026 exhibition to showcase cutting-edge design
Renowned international craft and design fair Collect returns to Somerset House in London in February 2026. Featuring international galleries and arts...
Events | 18-12-2025
CGS glass narratives event at the V&A
CGS Chair Sarah Brown reviews an interesting and informative gathering at this top London museum. What a day it was on Friday 5 December 2025! Over...
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News | 22-12-2024
Outgoing CGS Chair Sue receives her gift
As many of you know, the Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) charismatic Chair, Susan Purser Hope, has stepped down from the role after seven years...
News | 21-12-2024
Heritage Crafts awards for contemporary glass workers
Heritage Crafts has awarded training bursaries to two contemporary glass workers to enable them to learn heritage craft skills. Glass flameworker...
Business | 20-12-2024
New EU GPSR regulation
On 13 December 2024, the European Union (EU) introduced a new set of safety regulations, which affect people selling consumer products to the EU and...
Job opportunity | 10-12-2024
CGS administrator job opportunity
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is looking for a new Administrator to manage the day-to-day running of the organisation, contribute to its...
Flameworking | 08-12-2024
Creature comforts: Interview with Lea Lenhart
Lea Lenhart has developed her childhood love of glass beads into a glass practice that celebrates nature and beauty through flameworked glass...
Flameworking | 25-11-2024
Register for 2025 International Flameworking Conference
The 23rd International Flameworking Conference takes place at Salem Community College, in New Jersey, USA, from 21-23 March 2025. The weekend...