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Blown glass and mixed media piece called Dream Seed I.

Mixed media | 09-11-2025

Capturing the intangible

Talented and versatile glass artist Sophie Longwill loves pushing the boundaries with her glass practice. CGS Glass Network’s editor, Linda Banks,...
Clear glass masks made by Theo Brooks standing in front of light box projecting geometric patterns which are reflected and refracted through the masks.

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...
Romanesco vegetable-inspired pate de verre glass sculptures embedded in clear blown glass

| 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...

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Four large tall glass cabinets standing in a row enclosing illuminated writing. Glass installation by James Ronner.

News | 11-11-2025

Apply now for New Glass Review 46

Corning Museum of Glass in the US is inviting applications for the next edition of the prestigious glass publication, New Glass Review. The review...
A view of the Elizabeth Tower, that houses Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament in London.

News | 10-11-2025

CGS at Parliament to support UK glass industry

On Tuesday 28 October 2025, the Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) Administrator Helen Slater Stokes was invited to the Houses of Parliament in...
Collection of glass vessels finished with gold leaf by Tali Grinshpan called Sanctuary.

Events | 28-10-2025

CGS Annual General Meeting 2025 and maker presentations

The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) invites members to the Annual General Meeting, followed by a Meet the Maker evening presentation from eight...

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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...

Exhibitions | 20-03-2023

Harry Chadwick wins Rising Stars 2023

Sculptor Harry Chadwick has been selected as the winner of the Rising Stars 2023 Award. He works predominantly in metal and glass. His Rising Stars...

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