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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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Stained glass | 24-01-2022

Creating ‘visual poetry’ in stained glass

Stained glass that explores the

Exhibitions | 20-01-2022

Enter the British Glass Biennale and the International Bead Biennale 2022

Submissions are invited for the 2022 British Glass Biennale and the inaugural International Bead Biennale, to be launched at the renowned...
Glass shoe called Walk of Shame

Exhibitions | 19-01-2022

Glass Now exhibition showcases excellence in contemporary glass

‘Glass Now’ has been launched on the Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) website and is the first of the organisation’s online exhibitions for...

Exhibitions | 13-01-2022

A State of Matter glass sculpture exhibition at Henry Moore Institute

Glass sculptures made between 1965 and the present day will be on display in a new exhibition at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, UK. The show,...

Glass paperweights | 12-01-2022

Collecting glass paperweights

History and tips for new
Design drawing by Chris Day

Exhibitions | 11-01-2022

Chris Day wins commission from CGS and Stourbridge Glass Museum

In October 2021, glass artists were invited to submit proposals for an outstanding artwork, to be displayed in the new Stourbridge Glass Museum’s...

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