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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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Courses | 27-03-2022

Sign up for Masterclasses at International Festival of Glass 2022

The International Festival of Glass, which takes place from 26-29 August 2022 in Stourbridge, UK, is offering the chance to take part in several...
Rachel Elliott contemporary glass

Exhibitions | 26-03-2022

See the Joy of Glass CGS exhibition in Leeds

The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is working in partnership with the Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds, to present a joint exhibition of...

Public art | 23-03-2022

Making art on a grand scale

Amber Hiscott specialises in the creation of installations for public and private spaces around the world. She has developed her own screen-printing...
Green roundel by Abigail Reynolds

Exhibitions | 21-03-2022

Cornish gallery hosts Flux glass exhibition

Glass made using only seaweed and sand will be displayed at Kestle Barton gallery in Cornwall from 9 April-12 June 2022.  The glass was created by...

Exhibitions | 19-03-2022

The Art of the Exceptional exhibition at Fortnum & Mason

Glass artists will be taking part in an exhibition at the Fortnum & Mason store in London to mark the anniversary of The Queen’s Platinum...

Exhibitions | 14-03-2022

New Stourbridge Glass Museum opens on 9 April

The long-awaited new Stourbridge Glass Museum will be opening its doors on Saturday 9 April 2022. The museum is housed in the former home of Stuart...

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