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Carved glass | 13-08-2026
The art of making carved stained glass
Jonathan Soper is one of a few glass artists working with this niche and skilled technique to create glowing, coloured glass panels. Here he...
Mixed media | 09-07-2026
Renaissance man
Glass artist Stacey Poultney talks about the evolution of his practice and his aspirations to make brutalist-inspired, kinetic pieces, drawing on his...
Stained glass | 21-06-2026
An inquisitive nature
Petri Anderson explains how he unknowingly started his career in stained glass at a prestigious studio and how he continues to channel his inner...
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Conferences | 20-09-2026
Register for Making Futures conference 2026
The international research conference Making Futures takes place at Arts University Plymouth from 29-31 October 2026 and registration is open until...
Exhibitions | 19-09-2026
9th John Ruskin Prize open for entries
The 9th John Ruskin Prize is open to entries from artists, designers and makers, amateur or professional, from anywhere in the world. This...
Exhibitions | 09-09-2026
CGS Cabinet of Curiosities – buy your favourite now!
The Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) Cabinet of Curiosities exhibition, which launched at the August 2026 International Festival of Glass (IFoG)...
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Stained glass | 15-08-2023
Phoenix glass sculpture rises from the landscape
Emma Butler-Cole Aiken’s monumental stained glass sculpture is aptly named ‘Phoenix’, as it is a reworking and resurrection of one she created...
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...
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