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Cast glass | 09-02-2026
Playing with sand like a child
Jan Hooghiemstra’s glass work presents a dreamlike world of symbolic images created in sand moulds. Here he outlines his inspirations and showcases...
Pate de verre | 23-01-2026
Mixing it up
Maria Donnai uses taxidermy, porcelain and glass to create her ‘museological’ style. As she embarks on her first solo exhibition, Linda Banks...
hot glass | 11-01-2026
A splash of colour
Ruth Shelley brings the palette and pattern of the world around her into her vibrant glass vessels and enjoys using gravity to transform her pieces....
News
News | 20-02-2026
Open letter in support of Glassworks: Sunderland
Sarah Brown, Chair of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS), explains why CGS is supporting the new facility for glassmaking in Sunderland. You may be...
Exhibitions | 20-02-2026
Showcase rare glass skills at Endangered Crafts exhibition
A new exhibition featuring endangered glass crafts will be held at Stourbridge Glass Museum later this year (11 July-7 November 2026). Glass artists...
Exhibitions | 15-02-2026
Dutch Glass Biennale returns to Amersfoort
After the success of its first edition in 2024, The Dutch Glass Biennale, ‘Living the Glass Age’, returns to Eemklooster (a former monastery) in...
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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,...
Collaborations | 15-02-2022
Amanda Moriarty Memorial Prize winner extends his glass practice
Calum Dawes was awarded the 2021 Amanda Moriarty Memorial Prize, provided each year by the Contemporary Glass Society. This time, the prize was made...
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