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Kilnworking | 23-04-2025
My warren of kiln-formed glass powder textures
Canadian glass maker and educator Bob Leatherbarrow explains how he applies his scientific mind to the challenges of creating with glass powder, and...
Glassblowing | 08-04-2025
Glass artist interview with Emma Baker
Emma Baker’s love of glassblowing has taken her around the world to develop her practice. Her recent pieces focus on investigating the materiality...
Pate de verre | 20-03-2025
Glass artist interview with Rebecca Tanda
Fresh from her successful exhibition at Collect 2025 in London, Rebecca Tanda explains how she combines pâte-de-verre and flameworking techniques to...
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Exhibitions | 27-04-2025
Pyramid Gallery exhibition opportunity for UK-based CGS members
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to invite UK-based CGS members to apply to exhibit at the Pyramid Gallery in York once again, as...
Events | 27-04-2025
Contemporary glass at London Craft Week 2025
Once again top-quality craft and design will be showcased at venues across London during London Craft Week, from 12-18 May 2025. Featuring 1,000+...
News | 22-04-2025
Crafters in the spotlight in new Dom Chinea podcast series
Many of us have been enjoying the third series of BBC1’s popular ‘Make it at Market’ (available now on iPlayer), featuring two stained glass...
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Cold working glass | 06-03-2025
Glass artist interview with Jiyong Lee
This talented artist and educator, originally from South Korea, is captivated by microorganisms and highlights them through his painstaking...
| 24-02-2025
Contemporary glass finalists in Loewe Craft Prize
Three artists who work with glass have been selected as finalists in the prestigious Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2025. Among the 30 finalists...
Cast glass | 21-02-2025
Glass artist interview with Gail Turbutt
Six years of development have resulted in Gail Turbutt’s unique kiln sandcasting method of creating glass sculptures, in a practice that aims to be...
Exhibitions | 17-02-2025
Just Glass exhibition at London gallery
Over 50 established and emerging glass artists will be exhibiting their contemporary glass art as part of the ‘Just Glass’ show at the Morley...
Exhibitions | 07-02-2025
Sculpted glass heads mark World Cancer Day
‘Silent Stories’, a powerful sculptural artwork that explores the profound emotional experience of living with cancer, from diagnosis to...
Pate de verre | 06-02-2025
Artist interview with Chimene Taylor
Orkney-based Chimene Taylor weaves together her skills with textiles and pate de verre to create sculptures and wall art inspired by her island...