Features
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...
Glassblowing | 08-06-2026
Mark Fenn interview: A beeline to success
Returning to glassblowing after a 35-year gap was all in his stride for Mark Fenn. In the three years since appearing on the BBC tv series ‘Make It...
News
| 28-07-2026
Glassworks: Sunderland planning application submitted
After months of design work and consultation with artists, makers and creative businesses, Sunderland City Council has received an application to...
Exhibitions | 27-07-2026
British Glass Biennale 2026 artists announced for IFOG
A total of 82 artists has been selected for the British Glass Biennale 2026 at this year’s International Festival of Glass. Held at The World of...
Exhibitions | 15-07-2026
CRACKED exhibition confronts barriers to glass artists
An artist-led exhibition at Street and a Half in St Helens will take place as a satellite event to the International Festival of Glass (27-31 August...
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glass painting | 05-12-2022
Taking glass design into the third dimension
Wilfried Grootens broke away from his traditional training in glass painting and developed a layered approach to build 3D contemporary glass forms....
Exhibitions | 30-11-2022
CGS Glorious Glass exhibition in Torquay
As most readers are aware, 2022 has been a momentous year for glass, being both the UN-designated International Year of Glass and the Contemporary...
Exhibitions | 29-11-2022
Painting with Light stained glass exhibition
An exhibition showcasing the process of creating stained glass panels is on in Berkshire at South Hill Park Arts Centre. ‘Painting with Light’...
News | 29-11-2022
Listen to Talking Out Your Glass podcast
As Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) members know, one of many perks of membership is the regular chance to hear glass artists talking about their...
Auction | 28-11-2022
Something Old for Something New auction raises over £1k
A few months ago the British Glass Foundation (BGF), which spearheaded the development of the new Stourbridge Glass Museum (SGM) that opened in April...
Business | 27-11-2022
Design Trust 2023 business planners launched
The Design Trust has launched its new 2023 diaries and journal planners for 2023. The Design Trust points out that these books are more than just...
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