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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...
Pate de verre | 20-03-2025
Glass artist interview with Rebecca Tanda
Fresh from her successful exhibition at Collect 2025 in London, Rebecca Tanda explains how she combines pâte-de-verre and flameworking techniques to...
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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...
Events | 27-04-2025
Contemporary glass at London Craft Week 2025
Once again top-quality craft and design will be showcased at venues across London during London Craft Week, from 12-18 May 2025. Featuring 1,000+...
News | 22-04-2025
Crafters in the spotlight in new Dom Chinea podcast series
Many of us have been enjoying the third series of BBC1’s popular ‘Make it at Market’ (available now on iPlayer), featuring two stained glass...
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Competition | 30-06-2022
Competition to design stained glass windows for Bristol church
St Mary Redcliffe church in Bristol, England, is inviting designs for four stained glass windows to replace four that were removed in 2020. The...
Conferences | 30-06-2022
Glass Art Society calls for 2023 conference presenters
In 2023 the Glass Art Society (GAS) will be holding its annual conference in Detroit, Michigan, USA (7-10 June). It is asking for individuals and...
Training | 30-06-2022
Apply for craft development funding from QEST
The latest round of applications for craft development funding from The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) opens on 11 July 2022. Successful...
Exhibitions | 29-06-2022
‘Earth/Sea/Sky’ exhibition launched at London Glassblowing
Among many events and exhibitions to mark its 25-year anniversary, the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is curating an exhibition entitled...
Courses | 29-06-2022
Design Trust launches online course to help artists get commissions
The Design Trust has created a new online workshop, ‘Creative Commissions’, to help artists and designers make the most of craft commissions for...
Training | 28-06-2022
QEST announces funding for new glass scholars
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) has announced that two contemporary glass artists are among those receiving awards in the latest funding...
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