13-08-2026
The art of making carved stained glass
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Carved glass | 13-08-2026
The art of making carved stained glass
Jonathan Soper is one of a few glass artists working with this niche and skilled technique to create glowing, coloured glass panels. Here he...
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...
News
Exhibitions | 09-08-2026
Apply for Toyama International Glass Exhibition 2027
Glass artists are invited to apply for the next Toyama International Glass Exhibition, which will be held at the Toyama Glass Art Museum in Japan in...
| 28-07-2026
Glassworks: Sunderland planning application submitted
After months of design work and consultation with artists, makers and creative businesses, Sunderland City Council has received an application to...
Exhibitions | 27-07-2026
British Glass Biennale 2026 artists announced for IFOG
A total of 82 artists has been selected for the British Glass Biennale 2026 at this year’s International Festival of Glass. Held at The World of...
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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...