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hot glass | 11-01-2026
A splash of colour
Ruth Shelley brings the palette and pattern of the world around her into her vibrant glass vessels and enjoys using gravity to transform her pieces....
Collaborations | 28-12-2025
Strengthening contemporary glass links with Japan
CGS Chair Sarah Brown reviews her latest glass-focused visit to Japan – via Shanghai – a decade after her first trip in collaboration with the...
| 12-12-2025
A stitch in time
Emmy Palmer found fame in the BBC tv series Make It At Market in 2021, with her trademark knitted wire work that was encased in blown and polished...
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Exhibitions | 15-01-2026
Parndon Mill Gallery Glasshaus XVIII exhibition
Jane Vincent previews a new exhibition featuring resident glassmakers and Just Glass members in Essex. As we begin another year it is such a joy to...
Pate de verre | 10-01-2026
Pate de verre entry shortlisted for John Ruskin Prize
A pestle and mortar created from pate de verre glass and made by CGS member Keith Dymond has been shortlisted for the 8th John Ruskin Prize....
Exhibitions | 29-12-2025
Collect 2026 exhibition to showcase cutting-edge design
Renowned international craft and design fair Collect returns to Somerset House in London in February 2026. Featuring international galleries and arts...
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Events | 30-03-2024
Call for papers for Making Futures conference
Arts University Plymouth is hosting its biennial research platform, Making Futures, in October 2024, and is inviting contributions from designers,...
Exhibitions | 29-03-2024
British Glass Biennale and International Bead Biennale artists announced
The International Festival of Glass has announced the 121 artists selected for the 2024 British Glass Biennale exhibition. The expert judging panel,...
Training | 23-03-2024
Sunderland University to close glass and ceramics courses
Sunderland University has announced that it is to close its glass and ceramics programme once the current students complete their courses. This means...
Exhibitions | 20-03-2024
Open call: UCA Farnham to showcase work by staff, students and AiR
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Surrey, UK, is inviting students, staff and artists in residence, past and present, to take part in the...
News | 19-03-2024
Saxe Emerging Artist awardees announced
Following a rigorous and competitive jurying process with over 30 nominees, the Glass Art Society (GAS) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Saxe...
Events | 18-03-2024
Join CGS Discovery Day at Sunderland
The next in the Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) Discovery Day series takes place at Sunderland University and the National Glass Centre this...