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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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Competition | 21-01-2024
Flying the flag for glass in a general art competition
Glass artist Kate Mercy of Kate Mercy Glass discusses her entry for a selected art competition and exhibition on the theme ‘Metamorphosis’ This...
Glassblowing | 20-01-2024
Dancing with chance
Richard Roberts’ creative journey with glass was sparked by watching a glassblowing demonstration. This inspired him to learn the craft and, after...
Exhibitions | 18-01-2024
David Reekie solo exhibition in Norfolk
International artist David Reekie, one of the UK’s leading glass sculptors, is holding a one-man show at the Corn Hall, Diss, Norfolk, UK, opening...
Training | 10-01-2024
Latest QEST grant funding round opens
Glass artists wanting to hone their skills and take their craft to the next level should apply for the latest round of grants offered by the Queen...
Glassblowing | 08-01-2024
The rough with the smooth
Swedish glass artist Ulrika Barr likes to contrast blown glass with textured cast glass, encouraging curiosity in the viewer and engagement with her...
Exhibitions | 04-01-2024
Contemporary glass exhibition at Farnham gallery
An exhibition of contemporary glass by Catherine Dunstan takes place at the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham, Surrey, UK from 27 January to 9 February...
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