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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...
| 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...
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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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,...
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...
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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Competition | 05-06-2024
Emerging glass artists can apply for Stanislav Libenský Award
Registration for the fifteenth Stanislav Libenský Award is open to young glass artists from around the world. The exhibition, which was established...
Competition | 03-06-2024
Calling 2024 graduates for Glass Prize – applications open
Students graduating from a UK or Irish glass course in 2024 have the opportunity to apply for the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) and Glass...
Exhibitions | 31-05-2024
Planet Earth glass exhibition in London
This summer, visit London Glassblowing for an exhibition of contemporary glass paying homage to the beauty of Planet Earth and the need to protect...
Events | 31-05-2024
Present at GAS conference 2025
The Glass Art Society (GAS) is inviting proposals for presentations and hot demonstrations or lecmos showcasing new technologies for its Texas 2025...
Cast glass | 30-05-2024
Excellence award for Hannah Gibson recycled glass
Congratulations to UK glass artist Hannah Gibson, who has been awarded a Habatat Detroit Award of Excellence at the US glass gallery’s 52nd Annual...
Exhibitions | 30-05-2024
Glass Beginnings graduate exhibition participants announced
Contemporary glass works by 15 new and recent graduates will be shown at the General Office Gallery in Stourbridge, West Midlands, from 17 August to...