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Clear glass masks made by Theo Brooks standing in front of light box projecting geometric patterns which are reflected and refracted through the masks.

Training | 08-10-2025

From behind the mask

Theo Brooks describes what he gained from his Amanda Moriarty Prize residency at Teign Valley Glass Studio, where he developed two new strands of...
Romanesco vegetable-inspired pate de verre glass sculptures embedded in clear blown glass

| 22-09-2025

Maria Zulueta: Amanda Moriarty Prize report

One of the four winners of the latest CGS Amanda Moriarty Prize, Maria Zulueta, describes her five days experimenting with new directions in her...
Four uneven shaped, rounded glass pods in different colours with etched designs cut into the surface to reveal clear glass below.

Graal technique | 07-09-2025

The seed of a new idea

Michele Oberdieck describes how her artistic journey took her from textiles to glass, using blowing and graal techniques to develop colour blends and...

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A curious glass piece called Last Flight of the Bumblebee by Krista Israel De Jager features a white bumblebee body shape with a glass human head.

Exhibitions | 07-10-2025

CGS ‘Bizarre and Surreal’ online exhibition largest ever

As Contemporary Glass Society members know, we bring opportunities to exhibit their work both physically and online and our latest online exhibition,...
A finely engraved rhinoceros head in tones of grey on black glass, featuring a gold leaf tip to the horn. Engraved by Nancy Sutcliffe.

Obituary | 07-10-2025

Obituary: Nancy Sutcliffe (1957-2025)

It is with great sadness we report the loss of exceptional glass engraver Nancy Sutcliffe, who passed away on 23 September 2025 following a short...
The World of Glass in St Helens front view including entrance and glass cone.

News | 02-10-2025

The World of Glass saved from closure

Having far exceeded the original target of £50,000 needed to keep The World of Glass (TWOG) in St Helens open, this important venue promoting...

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Business | 23-07-2022

Free business support for London creatives

London Creative Network (LCN) at Cockpit is offering free business training for craft practitioners based in London. The programme will take place...
Enamelled paperweight

Enamelling | 23-07-2022

Enhancing life with enamelling

Harry Forster-Stringer transforms jewellery, functional forms and art objects with fused, powdered glass in a myriad of rich colours. Here he...
Glass sculptures

Exhibitions | 13-07-2022

Glass art display in Enchanted Garden

Now in its ninth year, The Enchanted Garden 2022 international art exhibition in Belgium features many new glass artists, marking the International...

Competition | 11-07-2022

Apply for the Jutta Cuny-Franz Memorial Award 2023

Glass artists no older than 40 are invited to apply for the biennial Jutta Cuny-Franz Memorial Award 2023. The 10,000 Euro Jutta Cuny-Franz Memorial...
Decorated glass bottles by Carrie Gustafson

Cold working glass | 08-07-2022

Carrie Gustafson: shining serenity, light and joy into the world

American glass artist Carrie Gustafson finds peace in her painstaking process of hand-cutting and applying stencils to create patterns on glass. She...

Events | 01-07-2022

Join CGS for ‘Hands On’ day in Stourbridge

Come along to Stourbridge Glass Museum on Saturday 23 July 2022 for ‘Hands On’, a day of discussion and exploration of contemporary glass. Hands...

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