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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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Exhibitions | 13-08-2023
Glass Art Society to run International Festival of Glass from 2026
Following a call from the organisers of the International Festival of Glass (IFoG) and the British Glass Biennale for someone new to run these...
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...
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