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Detail of 'Fragment Dresser' glass and light installation showing close-up of flat clear glass etched cups, jug, plate etc.

Community projects | 10-08-2025

Transformational material

Mixed media artist and CGS board member Linda Norris talks about the importance of community in her practice and how working with glass with...
Scientific glass tubes on legs containing glass lampworked words.

Lampworking | 22-07-2025

Celebrating 35 years of creating glass

Ian Pearson looks back over his long career in scientific glassblowing and creative lampworking with his characteristic frank and humorous style. My...
Glass wall art piece in black and blues made using secret technique called lavacoaqting.

Cold working glass | 09-07-2025

The depth of glass

Carolin Zibulka explains how her family’s secret glass ‘lavacoating’ technique is evolving as she develops her practice, reinforcing her...

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Cast glass sculpture in clear glass called Early Morning Wren representing the sound of a quarry as a spectogram etched inside the glass.

Exhibitions | 16-08-2025

One Island, Many Visions sculpture exhibition in Dorset

Glass sculptors Colin Reid, Karen Browning and Rebecca Newnham are taking part in the ‘One Island, Many Visions’ event in Portland this autumn....
Image of The World of Glass museum from outside across water

Appeal | 10-08-2025

Appeal to save The World of Glass in St Helens

One of Merseyside’s most treasured cultural landmarks, The World of Glass (TWOG), is celebrating its 25th anniversary but facing imminent closure...
Pate de verre glass artwork by Verity Pulford called Dark Glimmers, featuring several flower head-like structures in monotone colours.

Events | 30-07-2025

Invitation to CGS Glass in Wales Symposium

The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) invites members and non-members to a Glass in Wales symposium, to be held at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Saturday...

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Lampworking | 24-02-2022

Feed your imagination

Ginny Ruffner’s ‘anything is possible’ attitude has led her to use many different media and technologies in her art and public installations....
Octopus vessels by Simone Crestani

Exhibitions | 23-02-2022

Simone Crestani pays homage to Murano in solo show

Italian glassmaker, Simone Crestani will be holding a solo exhibition of his ‘Façon de Venise’ collection at the Scene Ouverte gallery in Paris...

Glassblowing | 22-02-2022

Plymouth College of Art to host international glass blowing symposium

Leading glass artists from around the world will be showcasing their glass blowing skills at the ‘Melting Pot: Hot Glass Gathering’ event, on...

Exhibitions | 22-02-2022

Take part in Holiday Heaven exhibition at the International Festival of Glass 2022

The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) has an exciting opportunity to show your postcard-sized glass art at the International Festival of Glass this...

Obituary | 20-02-2022

In memory of Anthony Stern (1944-2022)

Another pillar of the glassmaking community has passed away this month: Anthony Stern. Stern became known for his avant-garde films during his early...

Exhibitions | 17-02-2022

Scottish glass artist Kate Henderson exhibits in Edinburgh

Scottish painter and glass maker Kate Henderson is presenting her first solo exhibition at Doubtfire Gallery in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh,...

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