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Training | 08-10-2025
From behind the mask
Theo Brooks describes what he gained from his Amanda Moriarty Prize residency at Teign Valley Glass Studio, where he developed two new strands of...
| 22-09-2025
Maria Zulueta: Amanda Moriarty Prize report
One of the four winners of the latest CGS Amanda Moriarty Prize, Maria Zulueta, describes her five days experimenting with new directions in her...
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...
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Exhibitions | 07-10-2025
CGS ‘Bizarre and Surreal’ online exhibition largest ever
As Contemporary Glass Society members know, we bring opportunities to exhibit their work both physically and online and our latest online exhibition,...
Obituary | 07-10-2025
Obituary: Nancy Sutcliffe (1957-2025)
It is with great sadness we report the loss of exceptional glass engraver Nancy Sutcliffe, who passed away on 23 September 2025 following a short...
News | 02-10-2025
The World of Glass saved from closure
Having far exceeded the original target of £50,000 needed to keep The World of Glass (TWOG) in St Helens open, this important venue promoting...
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News | 27-03-2023
Issue 82 of Glass Network features resilience theme
Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) members will shortly be receiving their copies of the May edition of our print magazine, Glass Network. As our usual...
Installation | 26-03-2023
Bibi Smit’s latest sculpture at Mauritshuis Museum
A large sculpture by Bibi Smit, called ‘Whirl of Life’, has been installed at the Mauritshuis Museum in The Netherlands. It was commissioned to...
Books | 25-03-2023
New book about Bryce Glass
A new book investigates the history and production of the Bryce Glass Company, one of the most successful designers and producers of pattern glass...
Glassblowing | 23-03-2023
Lino Tagliapietra legacy gallery at Museum of Glass
On 4 March 2023 the US-based Museum of Glass hosted an exclusive, 200-person celebration of glass master Lino Tagliapietra. With family, friends, and...
Lampworking | 22-03-2023
Materials Girl: waste not, want not
Helen Pailing was drawn to glass lampworking as a result of her interest in creating sculptural textiles. Her desire to use found and ‘waste’...
Business | 20-03-2023
Apply for ‘Make It At Market’ series 2
The makers of the popular crafters’ mentoring tv series ‘Make It At Market’ are looking for amateur artists and crafters to take part in the...
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