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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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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...

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