09-07-2026
Renaissance man
21-06-2026
An inquisitive nature
Features
Mixed media | 09-07-2026
Renaissance man
Glass artist Stacey Poultney talks about the evolution of his practice and his aspirations to make brutalist-inspired, kinetic pieces, drawing on his...
Stained glass | 21-06-2026
An inquisitive nature
Petri Anderson explains how he unknowingly started his career in stained glass at a prestigious studio and how he continues to channel his inner...
Glassblowing | 08-06-2026
Mark Fenn interview: A beeline to success
Returning to glassblowing after a 35-year gap was all in his stride for Mark Fenn. In the three years since appearing on the BBC tv series ‘Make It...
News
Exhibitions | 06-07-2026
Open call for International Biennale of Glass in Bulgaria
Artists of all ages and nationalities are invited to apply for the sixth International Biennale of Glass (IBG) in Bulgaria, IBG 2027, which will mark...
Exhibitions | 03-07-2026
Artists announced for Blowfish Glass 15 x 15 exhibition
Following the success of the first Fifteen x Fifteen exhibition held by Blowfish Glass in 2024, a second show will be taking place, launching with a...
Conferences | 26-06-2026
Submit proposals for GAS 2027 conference in Sweden
The Glass Art Society (GAS) will be travelling to Kosta, Smaland, Sweden, for its 2027 conference and now invites proposals for presentations. The...
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Cast glass | 23-12-2024
Creating something from nothing
Glass artist Jessie Lee explains how she chose glass as her preferred medium in her quest to represent ‘nothing’ through her art. She specialises...
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...