Features
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...
Sandblasting | 21-08-2025
Having a blast
Ruth Dresman loves to celebrate the joy of the natural world in her distinctive artwork. Here she describes her contemporary glass practice, which...
Community projects | 10-08-2025
Transformational material
Mixed media artist and CGS board member Linda Norris talks about the importance of community in her practice and how working with glass with...
News
Events | 14-09-2025
Join CGS for V&A glass symposium
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is excited to announce a one-day symposium at the renowned Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London on...
Graduate Prize | 09-09-2025
CGS/Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize winners announced
We are delighted to announce the results of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) and Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize and those who will be featured...
Exhibitions | 08-09-2025
Bulgaria’s International Festival of Glass opens this month
Bulgaria’s International Biennale of Glass (IBG) celebrates its fifth edition this month with an exhibition of around 200 works by artists from 50...
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Business | 12-08-2023
New Cockpit Awards open for applications on 1 September
If you are a maker looking for free studio space and business mentoring in London, make a note to apply for the next round of Cockpit Awards this...
News | 11-08-2023
Red House Glass Cone restoration begins
An 18-month, £1.5 million restoration of the West Midlands’ historic Red House Glass Cone has started. The cone is one of only four left in the UK...
Exhibitions | 10-08-2023
Apply now for our online exhibition of architectural glass ‘High and Mighty!’
Take part in the next Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) online exhibition – this time featuring architectural glass. We live in glass buildings –...
Glassblowing | 07-08-2023
Experimenting with the possibilities
Vicky Higginson likes to conduct extensive research before embarking on her contemporary glass work. Inspired by everything from the Japanese tea...
Cast glass | 30-07-2023
Sign up for glass casting courses with Max Jacquard
Glass expert Max Jacquard is offering two classes in glass casting this Autumn, both of which are suitable for beginners. Max has been teaching...
Stained glass | 29-07-2023
Stained glass pioneer awarded medal for conservation
Stained glass conservation pioneer Professor Sarah Brown has received the 2023 Plowden Medal for Conservation, recognising her significant...
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