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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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Events | 08-10-2024

Join CGS for contemporary glass Discovery Day at the V&A

The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) continues to expand horizons and take contemporary glass into the community through its final Discovery Day of...

| 03-10-2024

British Glass Biennale 2024 prize and award winners

The winners of the 2024 British Glass Biennale, held in August 2024 as part of the final International Festival of Glass under the direction of the...

| 29-09-2024

International Festival of Glass 2024 prize winners

Various prizes were awarded to exhibits at the final International Festival of Glass, held in Stourbridge, West Midlands, UK in summer 2024. CGS...

Mosaic | 22-09-2024

Interview with mosaic artist Sarah Pryke

South African artist Dr Sarah Pryke has brought a scientific eye to the creation of her finely detailed glass mosaic pieces. Linda Banks finds out...

Events | 10-09-2024

The World of Glass to host 2026 International Festival of Glass

The Glass Art Society (GAS) has announced that the first International Festival of Glass (IFoG) under its stewardship will be held at The World of...

Stained glass | 09-09-2024

Interview: stained glass artist Debora Coombs

Debora Coombs is an accomplished stained glass artist with a love of geometric patterns that has led her to push the boundaries of her practice to...

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