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Glass Photography – Advice, tips and criteria for CGS online exhibitions!

Glass Photography – Advice and tips

What is product photography and how do you do it?

We are very keen to help you learn how to polish your products and capture great photos.

Understand the big picture of glass product photos

    • Clear, high-quality photos are crucial for selling your work and approaching galleries.

    • The best glass photography set-up is a controlled environment with good lighting and a clean background. Preferably with a professional photographer.

Create high-quality images by shooting on a solid background, like white or black fabric or paper. The product needs to stand out in these photos, so by keeping the background simple and crisp will limit distractions.

Some photography guides can be found in the Members areas under RESOURCES (you will need to be a CGS member to access these):

https://cgs.org.uk/resources/?catid=274

We have also included some useful links below which should be very helpful for you.

https://www.adobe.com/uk/creativecloud/photography/discover/product-photography.html

https://blog.mzltd.com/product-photography-considerations

https://welpix.com/glass-product-photography-tips/

Sand casting workshop

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of sand casting in glass—a truly creative and exhilarating experience designed for both beginners and seasoned artists. During this enchanting glass casting day, you will have the opportunity to design and craft three stunning glass pieces that you can proudly take home after a three-day cooling process in the kiln.

Your artistic adventure begins in the morning, where you will immerse yourself in the design and creation of sand molds, using a delightful array of forms, shapes, and colors. Feel free to unleash your creativity by incorporating metals and other unique elements into your designs. After a delightful lunch break, prepare to be spellbound as you work with molten glass at a mesmerizing 1,150 degrees straight from the furnace.

As you pour the liquid glass into your meticulously crafted molds, watch in awe as your vision transforms into breathtaking and one-of-a-kind glass artworks. With opportunities to add vibrant colors, shimmering metals, and even delicate leaves between the layers, the possibilities are endless. The results are consistently astonishing, making this an extraordinary chance to immerse yourself in an inspiring and innovative glasscraft.

Led by two professional artists with exceptional expertise and enchanting workshop facilities, this unique course promises to ignite your passion for creativity.

Should your plans change, you can cancel your participation for a full refund up to two weeks prior to the course start date, and we’re happy to accommodate requests for adjustments to start dates. Join us for this extraordinary experience and let your creativity shine!

Sand casting workshop

Sand casting in glass is a very creative and exciting experience. This glass casting day is suitable for both absolute first-timers and experienced artists. Each person will design and make three glass pieces during the day, which they can take away after a three-day cooling process in a kiln.

The morning is spent designing and creating sand moulds using forms, shapes and colours with the opportunity to add metals. After lunch, we use the alchemy of molten glass at 1150 degrees from the furnace.

The liquid glass is poured into the moulds to create amazing and unique glass artworks. Inclusions of colours and metals, leaves can be added between the layers. The resulting glass pieces are always amazing and surprising. This is a very rare opportunity to try an exciting and creative glass craft.

This is a very unique and exciting course brought together by two professional artists with highly unique experiences and workshop facilities.

A cancellation with a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.

Bibi Smit- OPEN STUDIO DAY

Her invitation you to her Open Studio Day in Loosdrecht takes place on May 24th, from 13:00 to 17:00.

Bibi Smit is a Dutch glass artist. Her work explores the patterns, rhythms, colours and movement of natural phenomena.

Her invitation you to her Open Studio Day in Loosdrecht takes place on May 24th, from 13:00 to 17:00.
The afternoon will begin with a short talk about her most recent work, followed by a walk through the studio. You’ll have the chance to take a close look at a wide range of pieces from her earlier work to more recent sculptures.

If you would like to attend, just head to her IG page or  book at https://cgs.org.uk/artists/bibi-smit/

 

Joseph Harrington, Cast Glass Courses

For more information follow link:

https://www.josephharrington.art/glass-courses

Joseph Harrington, Cast Glass Courses

For more information follow link:

https://www.josephharrington.art/glass-courses

Joseph Harrington, Cast Glass Courses

New Courses Dated Released.

Please Follow link for more information.

https://www.josephharrington.art/glass-courses

Society of Designer Craftsmen Celebration Day

Introducing the third speaker for the event…Kate Pasvol- she is a glass artist working in North London with her roots in Wales.
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Kate is fascinated by the way glass can be used to manipulate light. She intends to capture the feeling of motion and excitement as the drama of the landscape unfolds within her work.
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Her most recent work is made up of single and multiple glass blocks containing three dimensional images that reflect intricate landscapes based on memories of her own walks in the countryside.
You’re Invited: SDC Celebrates Discovering Your Process
Saturday 10th May 2025 – 10.30am-5.00pm
The Art Workers’ Guild, 6 Queen Square, London
The Society of Designer Craftsmen is excited to welcome you to our next in-person event, SDC Celebrates Discovering Your Process—an inspiring afternoon dedicated to craftsmanship, creativity, and the personal journeys behind the making.
Join us as we explore the stories of four talented makers from diverse craft disciplines—Emma Rosa MSDC (Mixed Media Botanical Sculpture), Greg Kent (Wood Turning and Sculpture), Kate Pasvol (Fused Glass), and Ali Holloway MSDC (Hand Woven Textiles). Each artist will share insights into their individual creative processes, how they discovered their unique approach, and how it continues to evolve.
As with all SDC events, we hope to spark curiosity, encourage conversation, and deepen appreciation for materials and craft. In addition to artist talks, there will be live demonstrations from Ali Holloway MSDC (Hand Woven Textiles), Ksenia Semirova LSDC (Luneville Embroidery), Margaret Jones FSDC (Tapestry Weaving), Sumi Perera FSDC (Printing & Bookbinding) and Kayley Holderness FSDC (Ceramics), alongside a craft showcase in the beautiful setting of The Art Workers’ Guild, London.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this celebration of making. Book your ticket now on Eventbrite – lunch and refreshments included.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sdc-celebrates-discovering-your-process-tickets-1329106446159?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

 

Glass painting demonstration with Clive oil

Come and see the Cockpit Edit Exhibition and the live demonstration of glass painting.
3.30 pm – 4 pm Thursday May 15 th 2025

Joseph Harrington, Cast Glass Courses **20% Discount**

Im offering a 20% discount for my upcoming courses if booked before Easter Monday 21st April.

For more information on my courses visit: https://www.josephharrington.art/glass-courses

Enter Discount Code ICE20 when booking. Valid until Monday 21st April.