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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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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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