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Sand-cast glass sculpture of an island floating in space with a house on the top.

Cast glass | 09-02-2026

Playing with sand like a child

Jan Hooghiemstra’s glass work presents a dreamlike world of symbolic images created in sand moulds. Here he outlines his inspirations and showcases...
A mixed media sculpture by Maria Donnai called Deep Unknowns 1 - featuring a green sphere of glass held in a brownish curled ceramic with uneven edges.

Pate de verre | 23-01-2026

Mixing it up

Maria Donnai uses taxidermy, porcelain and glass to create her ‘museological’ style. As she embarks on her first solo exhibition, Linda Banks...
Ruth Shelley's Rosebay Willowherb collection of vessels in pinks and greens featuring gravity-pulled patterns.

hot glass | 11-01-2026

A splash of colour

Ruth Shelley brings the palette and pattern of the world around her into her vibrant glass vessels and enjoys using gravity to transform her pieces....

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News | 20-02-2026

Open letter in support of Glassworks: Sunderland

Sarah Brown, Chair of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS), explains why CGS is supporting the new facility for glassmaking in Sunderland. You may be...
Glassblowing torch with big flame.

Exhibitions | 20-02-2026

Showcase rare glass skills at Endangered Crafts exhibition

A new exhibition featuring endangered glass crafts will be held at Stourbridge Glass Museum later this year (11 July-7 November 2026). Glass artists...
Inverted large yellow glass pods suspended from above which a person can put their head inside to hear recorded sounds. Installation made by Stef Veldhuis.

Exhibitions | 15-02-2026

Dutch Glass Biennale returns to Amersfoort

After the success of its first edition in 2024, The Dutch Glass Biennale, ‘Living the Glass Age’, returns to Eemklooster (a former monastery) in...

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Full-service glass business | 20-10-2022

Producing glass perfection for super-rich clients

Daedalian Glass Studios creates large-scale, decorative glass installations, using an array of glass techniques, primarily for the super-prime...

Mosaic | 06-10-2022

Making a Spiritual Connection

Siobhan Allen enjoys making geometric mosaic artworks from mouth-blown glass, which she feels are an expression of the sacred patterns found in all...

Exhibitions | 30-09-2022

Shattered Glass of Beirut exhibition at British Museum

Many people will remember hearing about the explosion at the port of Beirut in August 2020, when a massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate exploded....

Events | 30-09-2022

BSMGP Discussion Day on how to establish a stained glass studio

In its upcoming in-person Discussion Day on 14 October 2022, the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP) will examine creativity and best...

Events | 30-09-2022

Glassmakers: Your chance to appear on Sky Arts

The Master Crafters TV series is looking for skilled craftspeople to take part in Series 2. Master Crafters is shown on Sky Arts and showcases...

Exhibitions | 29-09-2022

International Festival of Glass draws to a close

Thousands of visitors have attended the 2022 International Festival of Glass exhibitions and events over the last five weeks, but the British Glass...

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