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glass painting | 09-05-2025
Glass with a conscience
Versatile glass artist Julia Gonyou explains her process, passion and craft, backed by her environmentally conscious approach. I am a...
Kilnworking | 23-04-2025
My warren of kiln-formed glass powder textures
Canadian glass maker and educator Bob Leatherbarrow explains how he applies his scientific mind to the challenges of creating with glass powder, and...
Glassblowing | 08-04-2025
Glass artist interview with Emma Baker
Emma Baker’s love of glassblowing has taken her around the world to develop her practice. Her recent pieces focus on investigating the materiality...
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Exhibitions | 10-05-2025
Call for entries John Ruskin Prize 2026
The eighth edition of the prestigious John Ruskin Prize award invites entries from artists, designers and makers worldwide, on the theme, ‘Patience...
Competition | 03-05-2025
CGS/Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize 2025 expands across Europe
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is excited to launch the 2025 Graduate Prize and New Graduate Review magazine competition for graduates from...
Exhibitions | 27-04-2025
Pyramid Gallery exhibition opportunity for UK-based CGS members
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to invite UK-based CGS members to apply to exhibit at the Pyramid Gallery in York once again, as...
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News | 21-12-2024
Heritage Crafts awards for contemporary glass workers
Heritage Crafts has awarded training bursaries to two contemporary glass workers to enable them to learn heritage craft skills. Glass flameworker...
Business | 20-12-2024
New EU GPSR regulation
On 13 December 2024, the European Union (EU) introduced a new set of safety regulations, which affect people selling consumer products to the EU and...
Job opportunity | 10-12-2024
CGS administrator job opportunity
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is looking for a new Administrator to manage the day-to-day running of the organisation, contribute to its...
Flameworking | 08-12-2024
Creature comforts: Interview with Lea Lenhart
Lea Lenhart has developed her childhood love of glass beads into a glass practice that celebrates nature and beauty through flameworked glass...
Flameworking | 25-11-2024
Register for 2025 International Flameworking Conference
The 23rd International Flameworking Conference takes place at Salem Community College, in New Jersey, USA, from 21-23 March 2025. The weekend...
Fused glass | 23-11-2024
Under the microscope: interview with Rachael Durkan
Rachael Durkan has a fascination with the intricate patterns of nature at a cellular level. Through careful, kiln-formed glass fusing, she captures...