About 200 kilos of coloured glass rods. They are all inter compatible. Best offer to be paid to CGS. Buyer pays for postage. I have tried and failed to attach photos of the rods and of melt examples. I will email copies to any one interested.
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This taster session introduces the basic techniques of hand-engraving glass using a rotary tool such as a Dremel, engraving pen, or hanging drill. You’ll start with a safety briefing, then observe sample pieces to understand different textures and styles. With guidance, you’ll sketch or transfer a simple design onto glass.
I have a couple of things for sale!
FOR SALE: Mint condition Skutt Firebox 8, been fired a couple of times at most.
Here’s the details:
The Firebox 8 is a side firing kiln, with the elements in all four walls for an even firing. The lid itself is a lightweight brick construction coated with refractory cement. It has a cool-touch handle. The chamber is also made from lightweight brick, which is used because it is able to expand and contract as the kiln heats and cools. It also helps reduce the overall weight of the kiln. The whole kiln is set on sturdy metal feet.
Includes: kiln shelf, 3 shelf props
£800 collect from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
FOR SALE – Water Fed Drill and Diamond Core Drill Bits
I am only selling as I have upgraded my set up. The Drill is well used but works well.
I am including 10 used but plenty of life, diamond core Drill bits that new are worth several hundred alone. Ranging from 10mm to 50mm. I’ll pop in a dressing stone too.
It could do with a new pump for the water feed soon, but these are easy to change over.
£700 collect from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
Contact Sarah on sarah@sarahbrownglass.co.uk or give me a message: 07920574358
Pictures of both are in the attachment
Five internationally renowned speakers talk about their journeys and inspiration, covering multiple kiln-formed glass techniques and more…
Speakers: Maria Zulueta, Ian Chadwick, Sally Fawkes and Richard Jackson, Julie Light, and Michael Bullen.
Date of Event is Saturday 26th September
Glass is never just a destination but is a constant journey of inspiration and learning. Presentations from our internationally renowned speakers about their glass art journey to date will be a source of inspiration to attendees and a unique chance to ask them questions directly. Their work has won many awards and encompasses a wide range of glass-making techniques such as pate de verre, stained glass, fusing and casting; and brings in their other specialisms and interests. We are excited to hear more in our Just Glass Society ninth biennial seminar.
Tickets will be on sale via Eventbrite link, from 28th June onwards. The Eventbrite link can also be accessed via the Just Glass website: https://www.just-glass.co.uk/
Entry from 10.00am, with the seminar beginning at 10.30am prompt. Tea and coffee will be available and you may bring your lunch to eat at the venue, during a one hour break when you can chat with the speakers and fellow attendees. There will be time for a panel discussion and questions before the seminar closes at 4.30pm.
Venue: The Art Workers’ Guild, 6 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AT
WM College is seeking a skilled, proactive, and organised Glass and Mosaic Technician to support the delivery of new courses. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant adult learning environment, supporting a range of glass and mosaic courses.
This role is central to ensuring that our workshops are safe, well-equipped, and efficiently run, enabling high-quality teaching and a positive learning experience for all students.
About the role
You will provide high-quality technical support in the glass and mosaic workshop, ensuring the student work is fired and equipment, and materials are consistently prepared, maintained, and operated safely.
A key aspect of the role is managing the kilns, including scheduling firings and ensuring safe use at all times.
You will also play a vital role in maintaining high standards of health and safety, ensuring that equipment, materials, and working practices comply with relevant regulations.
Working closely with tutors, you will contribute to a well-coordinated and responsive technical service that supports both teaching and learning.
This is a permanent, part-time role (0.8 FTE – 4 days per week). Flexibility is required, including some evening and weekend work to support classes, exhibitions, and College events.
Key responsibilities
Prepare and maintain studios, equipment, and materials for teaching sessions.
Manage kiln operations, including scheduling and monitoring firings
Ensure safe working environments and uphold Health & Safety compliance.
Support tutors and learners in the safe and effective use of tools, materials, and equipment.
Manage stock control, including ordering and storage of materials within budget.
Maintain clear systems for inventory and workshop organisation
Assist with the installation and presentation of exhibitions and College events.
About you
You will be a practical, reliable, and highly organised technician with a strong understanding of glass processes. You will enjoy working collaboratively and take pride in creating safe, efficient, and inspiring creative environments.
Essential requirements
Experience working with glass making equipment and kilns
Sound understanding of Health & Safety in a workshop environment
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage resources effectively
Confident communication and teamworking skills
Competent IT skills (including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel)
If you are a proactive technician who enjoys supporting creative practice and enabling others to succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews are scheduled for 16th July 2026.
Further Details
See the PDF below for a Full Job Description
Complaints Policy — The Contemporary Glass Society
Approved by Trustees: June 2026
Review Date: January 2027
- Purpose
The Contemporary Glass Society is committed to providing a high standard of service. We welcome feedback and take complaints seriously as an opportunity to improve our services.
This policy applies to all complaints about our activities and services, including complaints about how we collect, use, store or otherwise process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
- Who Can Make a Complaint?
Anyone who uses our services, volunteers with us, supports us, or is affected by our work may make a complaint.
Complaints may be made by email, telephone, in writing or verbally.
- How to Make a Complaint
Informal Resolution
Where possible, we encourage concerns to be raised informally in the first instance.
Administrator:
Helen Slater Stokes
Telephone: +44 (0)1379 741120
Email: admin@cgs.org.uk
Formal Complaint
If the matter cannot be resolved informally, or you wish to make a formal complaint, please contact:
Chair of Trustees
Email: chair@cgs.org.uk
or write to:
29 Heron Drive
Brackley
Northamptonshire
NN13 6QE
Please provide as much information as possible so that we can investigate your complaint fully.
- How We Will Handle Your Complaint
We will:
- acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 5 working days.
- investigate your complaint fairly and impartially.
- keep you informed if our investigation is likely to take longer than expected.
- normally provide a full written response within 20 working days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may request that the Board of Trustees reviews the matter. The Board’s decision will normally represent the Society’s final internal response.
- Confidentiality
Complaints will be handled confidentially and shared only with those who need the information to investigate and resolve the matter. Personal information will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
- If You Remain Dissatisfied
If your complaint concerns the Society’s handling of your personal data and you remain dissatisfied after our internal complaints process has been completed, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
If your complaint concerns the governance or management of the charity, you may also contact the Charity Commission where appropriate.
- Record Keeping
We keep a record of all formal complaints, together with the outcome and any actions taken. Complaint records are stored securely, retained in accordance with our data retention procedures and reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
International Festival of Glass 2026
The CGS Exhibition
‘A Cabinet of Curiosities’
Call for Entries is Open!
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to announce that we will be holding an exhibition at The International Festival of Glass this year at The World of Glass, St Helens.
The theme is “A Cabinet of Curiosities”, and this is an open call to all CGS members!
Start thinking of what you could make to be a part of our Cabinet of Curiosities!
We invite you to embrace curiosity, experimentation, process-led exploration, and storytelling—whether entirely factual or imaginatively fictional—within your glass pieces. The work will be available for sale, and for the first time in our IFOG exhibitions, we will be able to display 3D objects as well as 2D works!
This exhibition is a sequel to our much-loved Postcard Exhibitions, previously held in Stourbridge. With the new location and format, we are thrilled to open this popular opportunity to everyone at any stage of their making and using any glass technique.
Please note: Unlike previous years, this will be a selected show due to limitations on the number of works we can display. But be assured that we are keen to show work from makers at all stages of their glassmaking career and in a wide range of techniques.
Criteria for Selection
• You must be a member of the Contemporary Glass Society.
• Your work should fit the theme of the exhibition- Be curious, experimental, and intriguing.
• The work must be completed, with high-quality final photos for promotion and the accompanying online exhibition.
• A wide range of approaches and techniques is encouraged and will form part of the selection criteria.
• Pieces should retail within one of the following price categories- £85, £150, £200, £300, £400, or £500.
• The work must be for sale. This is a fundraising event:
o 50% of the sale price goes to the artist (or you may kindly donate this to CGS)
o 20% + VAT goes to The World of Glass
o The remaining amount is a donation towards CGS events, including our 30th Anniversary celebrations next year.
• Size limits:
o Depth no greater than 10cm
o Height and width no larger than 20cm x 10cm (these can be used in either orientation)
• Limited editions are welcome—only one piece is needed for the show, with the option for additional commissions once purchased.
• The work must be delivered between specific dates in July/August to Sarah Brown at her studio. Exact details will be confirmed once your spot is secured.
• Application fee: £15
Exhibition and Sale
• We will hold a launch event at The Festival for the sale of the pieces (time TBC), a fun way to meet other artists and select your favourites.
• Pieces will be affordable, and unsold works will be made available online after the show, giving those who cannot attend a chance to purchase them.
• There will be a Best in Show prize and a People’s Prize, announced at the end of the exhibition.
Images and Documentation
We would love to receive:
• Videos/photos of you making the work.
• High-quality images on a clear background of the final pieces
Have fun with your pieces! Think outside the box (within the size limits) and make something exciting to display alongside a wide range of artists.
Key Dates
• Open Call Launched: April 2026
• Applications Close: 21st June
• Delivery of Work: July/ August 2026 (date to be confirmed)
• Launch Event: During IFOG
• Exhibition Dates: 27th August – 31st October
• Launch Event: During IFOG – time TBC
• Sold/ Unsold Artwork sent: Sold artwork will go to the purchaser in November. Unsold Artwork will need collection arranged at a date TBC.
Exciting Opportunities for CGS Members in 2026
We’re delighted to share our programme of events, exhibitions, opportunities, awards, and member benefits for the remainder of 2026.
Whether you’re looking to exhibit your work, develop new skills, connect with fellow glass artists, gain exposure, or simply be inspired, there is something for everyone in the months ahead. From exhibitions and online showcases to competitions, talks, networking events, and professional development opportunities, CGS continues to champion and support contemporary glass artists at every stage of their creative journey.
Take a look through the opportunities listed in the PDF below and start planning your CGS year. We encourage you to make the most of your membership, get involved, and take advantage of the many ways CGS can help you share your work, develop your practice, and connect with the vibrant UK glass community.
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable sessional Glass Art Tutors to support teaching in our newly refurbished glass studio.
The role will involve delivering daytime courses (10:00–1:00 and 2:00–5:00), evening courses (6:00–9:00), and potentially some Saturday courses (10:00 – 16:00), depending on demand.
We are looking for tutors with substantial teaching experience in adult education. A PGCert in Education (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards the qualification.
Strong links to industry associations, guilds, or other colleges, as well as evidence of professional practice, will be viewed favourably.
Interviews are scheduled for 14th July 2026.
See attached Job Description PDF below
This is an in-person course at Morley College London, North Kensington.
Join us for an in-person masterclass with Helen Slater Stokes at Morley College London in Summer 2026.
Over four days, you’ll explore a range of techniques for incorporating imagery into glass, from creating screen-printed stencils to producing your own decals. You will develop and apply these skills across multiple glass projects throughout the masterclass.
Course price: £850.00
What you will learn
Over four days, Helen will guide you through Spatial Imagery in Glass, exploring multiple approaches to developing imagery and translating it into kiln-formed glass. This masterclass is designed to expand both technical skills and creative thinking, offering participants a rich toolkit for incorporating imagery into their own practice.
You will explore a wide range of techniques, including glass sgraffito frit drawing, paper-cut stencil enamel printing, photo silkscreen enamel printing, and personalised decal transfers.
Helen will also provide in-depth instruction on screen-printing equipment and processes, including choosing appropriate silkscreens for different image types, correct squeegee handling, and working with liquid underglaze enamels.
Prior to the masterclass, participants will have the opportunity to prepare imagery for digital decals, which will then be incorporated into kiln-formed glass blocks during the course. Additional areas of focus include efficient kiln packing for tiles and blocks, embedding sgraffito frit drawings into larger works, and polishing finished pieces using minimal equipment.
This intensive masterclass offers a unique opportunity to develop technically advanced glasswork within a supportive and inspiring learning environment.
A member of the Glass School team will be on hand for the duration of the masterclass as well as teaching assistant and Senior Lecturer at Morley College, Maria Zulueta.
See more of Helens work here: https://www.helenslaterglass.com/
See more about Morley College London here: https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/north-kensington-centre/
Skill Level:
Glass cutting experience is beneficial.
Masterclass Summary:
Summary of what will be covered during the masterclass:
• Creating paper-cut print stencils for glass.
• Choosing the right silkscreen for different image types.
• Setting up screens and working with a squeegee correctly.
• Exploring a variety of print processes using liquid underglaze enamels.
• Use printing clamps to achieve accurate image registration.
• Designing imagery for digital photo silkscreens or digital decals.
• Packing kilns efficiently to create perfect tiles and blocks.
• Applying waterslide decal transfers to kiln-formed glass.
• Making sgraffito frit drawings and embedding them into larger works.
• Using tools and techniques, including Ceraboard and minimal equipment, to polish and finish pieces.
Masterclass Outcomes:
• 10x10cm test tiles (approx. 4 each) working with Papercut Stencil Print, Photo Silkscreen print, and Waterslide decals.
• A block cast with internal imagery (approx. 15 x 10 x 3cm)
• A Sgraffito Frit Drawing (approx. A5).
What this masterclass includes:
• Glass materials, tools, equipment, and firings are included. Works will be completed on the last day so that you can take them with you. Packaging materials will be provided.
• Tea, coffee, drinks, and biscuits will be provided during the masterclass.
• Lunch is not included, but there are lots of shops, cafes and restaurants near the college
Please note: Digital decals are ordered and printed in advance; enrolments after 15th June will not be able to order personal decals but will have access to a selection of existing designs.
Timings
• 9:30am – 4:30pm – Tuesday 21st July 2026
• 9:30am – 4:30pm – Wednesday 22nd July 2026
• 9:30am – 4:30pm – Thursday 23rd July 2026
• 9:30am – 4:30pm – Friday 24th July 2026
Location
This class will be conducted at Morley College London at the following address:
Morley College
North Kensington,
Wornington Rd,
London
W10 5QQ
Morley College North Kensington is well served by public transport, with frequent bus routes and nearby Underground and Overground stations providing access from across London. There are numerous cafés and food outlets within easy walking distance of the college. Students are expected to make their own arrangements for accommodation, meals, and all travel.
What to prepare
• Please wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes.
• Students are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or purchase lunch from local food establishments.
• All materials are included and all the necessary tools are provided.
• Your booking information will be emailed to you before the course date, containing any further class preparation details.
• We teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90).
• Students must be over 18 years old.
Contact: Glass School
Book your place
Email: info@glass-school.co.uk