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glass painting | 09-05-2025
Glass with a conscience
Versatile glass artist Julia Gonyou explains her process, passion and craft, backed by her environmentally conscious approach. I am a...
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...
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Exhibitions | 10-05-2025
Call for entries John Ruskin Prize 2026
The eighth edition of the prestigious John Ruskin Prize award invites entries from artists, designers and makers worldwide, on the theme, ‘Patience...
Competition | 03-05-2025
CGS/Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize 2025 expands across Europe
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is excited to launch the 2025 Graduate Prize and New Graduate Review magazine competition for graduates from...
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...
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Events | 22-11-2023
Heritage Crafts Awards recognise glass artists
Glass artists are among 14 winners of the 2023 Heritage Crafts Awards, which were presented in the auspicious surroundings of St George’s...
Training | 21-11-2023
Glass artist opportunities at Pilchuck in 2024
Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State, US, is offering a variety of residency opportunities for glass artists in 2024. All applications must be...
Exhibitions | 20-11-2023
Present Makers glass exhibition in Devon
Make a note to visit the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) this November and December 2023 to see an exhibition of quality contemporary craft and buy your...
Glass engraving | 20-11-2023
A cut above the rest
Tracey Sheppard has perfected her glass engraving techniques for over forty years. This experience has kept her skilled work in demand throughout her...
Events | 07-11-2023
Join us for the CGS AGM 2023
Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) members are invited to the Annual General Meeting, to be held on 6 December 2023 at 7.30pm on Zoom. Zoom details...
Reverse glass gilding | 05-11-2023
Sign of the times
Eddy Bennett has brought his skills in signwriting to reverse glass gilding, combining Victorian techniques with his pop art style. Linda Banks finds...