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The Biennale for Craft & Design will open at Glas — Museum of Glass Art

On 9th October, The Biennale for Craft & Design will open at Glas — Museum of Glass Art in Ebeltoft, Denmark, presenting 26 newly produced masterpieces. At the same time, the Biennale celebrates its 30th anniversary.

A tribute to craftsmanship Danish craft and design is known for its quality, craftsmanship, sustainability, and unique products that stand in sharp contrast to mass production and today’s overconsumption. Material scarcity and
overconsumption call for objects of high aesthetic value and artistic precision. More than ever, there is reason to celebrate the craftsmanship that enriches our surroundings with well-crafted and long-lasting solutions. The 2025 Biennale anniversary year is the perfect opportunity to present works deeply rooted in materiality, design, and “super objects” that aim to care for a world under pressure.

EXHIBITION PERIOD: 9th October 2025 – 22nd February 2026 Glas — Museum of Glass Art Strandvejen 8, 8400 Ebeltoft, Denmark

 

See more on biennalen.dk

 

 

Fired & Refracted

This exhibition brings together the distinct practices of Kal Mansur, Hélène Morbu and Hildegard Pax – three artists united through the engagement of colour, shape, and form.
It includes new 2D glass artwork using sandblasting, dichroic and coloured glass to create intriguing multilayered compositions.

Commission for a Replacement Light Shade

I am looking to commission a glass blower to make a replacement light shade.
(See images of the broken shade and images of a complete shade within the attached PDF).

This is made of white glass – cased and is drilled at the side to accommodate the wall/light fitting.

Dimensions:
Broken shade measures 19cm (7.5”) tall
Width at it’s widest bottom point 22cm (8.5”)
Width at its narrowest top point 18cm (7”)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Contact : Lesley Cole
Email: lesley.cole4@hotmail.co.uk

Based in Chigwell.

David Reekie Artists Talk and Demonstration

David Reekie Artist Talk & Coldworking Demonstration
Thursday 23 October, 6pm – 8pm
At London Glassblowing
We are privileged to have renowned British glass artist, David Reekie at London Glassblowing for an exclusive event and we’d love you to join us! David’s work has been included in museums and esteemed private collections worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum – London, Glasmuseum Ebletoft – Denmark and Carnegie Museum of Art – USA.
David will share the stories, inspirations, and satirical edge behind his acclaimed sculptures, from their first graphite sketches to their final form in glass. Customers will have the rare chance to browse his personal sketchbooks, witness a live demonstration of his lost wax casting technique, and be among the first to see his newest series, Friendship, alongside his captivating Curious Onlookers collection.
Whether you’re a long-time collector or discovering David Reekie’s work for the first time, this is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the artist, explore his creative process, and acquire a piece that speaks to you.
Contact gallery to reserve a place London Glassblowing

Stained Glass Studio Assistant Wanted

Seeking stained glass studio assistant with some experience for South London (Camberwell) stained glass studio.
Flexible part-time hours.
Would suit practising maker or serious hobbyist.
Pay & hours open to discussion.
Please email: jude@judestarkstudio.com

2 Kilns for Sale!

🔥 FK Fusing Kiln + KC 55/28 GT Kiln (Glass Modification) – Barely Used 🔥
Condition: Like new – both kilns have been fired only 5 times each and spent most of their life in storage. Perfect for glass artists, ceramicists, or studios looking for professional, high-capacity equipment.

🔹 KC 55/28 GT Kiln – Glass Modified (Model M1)
Internal Chamber: 1600mm (L) × 690mm (W) × 1000mm (D)

Designed for glass fusing, slumping, and casting

Even heat distribution for consistent results

Robust build and precise temperature control

🔹 FK Fusing Kiln
External Dimensions: 1350mm (W) × 1220mm (H) × 900mm (D)

Internal Chamber: 1000mm (W) × 500mm (D) × 250mm (H)

Ideal for glass and ceramics

Easy-lift lid system for safe loading/unloading

Excellent thermal stability and even heating

✅ Lightly used – only 5 firings each
✅ Professional-grade build quality
✅ Suitable for both studio and production work

💷 Price: £4000 for both – No Offers Must Go This Week, Open to Selling Seperate
📍 Location: Malvern

📩 Message Kenneth now for viewing – 07359499557

Can Arrange Delivery and will cover a service upto £100 to make sure everything is in working order!

A Glass Cabinet 30cm cubes and Display items for Sale

A glass display cabinet 30cm cubes £75 ono- see photo of similar and video link

And some stone blocks for displaying glass. Variety of sizes with gaps 7mm-12mm £75 ono – see photos

Some lead strips for stained glass. £25

Email Text or call Paula 07770 365 351

Collect from Lechlade

Video : https://share.icloud.com/photos/01ankQMA5fhjNMTXBIxGecnpA

US Tariffs Information for Sept 2025

Thanks for all of your answers via Instagram about what you wanted to know regarding the new tariffs coming into place, I have got some information for you, so please view the PDF. The 10% tariff is correct for the UK, but if you are in another country please do seek further guidance on the specific tariff for your country, as it varies across the world, but this is the general guide for anywhere, just the tariff for non exempt items will be specific to your country.

The Gwen Heeney Centre For The Arts

The Gwen Heeney Centre For The Arts is an arts facilities was set up by a group of alumni from the West Midlands
who felt that people are being deprived of the creative guidance needed to enable them to make work professionally.

Their aim is to encourage participation by people from all walks of life, abilities and race to enjoy the power of creation for themselves.
They will be running fundraising workshops and an auction of work and are asking people if they’d like to be involved.

They are looking for donations of work from potters, glassmakers, printmakers and other artists to include in our forthcoming fundraising auction.

If you feel you can donate or help in any way please contact:

Mrs Kathy Burleigh,
West Midlands.
Email: misskittyoutofafrica@yahoo.co.uk

Book your tickets for the Contemporary Glass Society – Glass in Wales Symposium

Saturday September 13th 2025
09.30 – 17.30 at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wales

The Aberystwyth symposium offers glass makers and others interested in glass, the opportunity to get together, hear speakers, network and share ideas and information. Please feel free to bring a piece of work to display and discuss in a round table conversation.

Outline Programme:
  • 09.30 Registration (coffees available in Art Centre Café)
  • 10.00 Welcome CGS /BSMGP
  • 10.30 Speaker and Q&A: ‘Unearthing Connection’ – Linda Norris will talk about her recent work (some of which is currently on show in Aberystwyth Arts Centre) using glass and glaze to investigate aspects of archaeology and illuminate overlooked craft in society.
  • 11.30 Coffee Break (Arts Centre Café)
  • 12.00 Pecha Kucha (members of CGS and BSMGP share an aspect of their practise)
  • 13.00 Lunch (Arts Centre Café or bring a picnic)
  • 14.00 Speaker and Q&A: Verity Pulford will talk about recent developments in her practice.
  • 15.00 Speaker and Q&A: ‘Staying Positive and Making Things Happen’ – Catrin Jones will talk about the background and process of making glass artworks for the public realm, remaining adaptable, the challenges involved in working to a brief, a budget and to a deadline, culminating in her most recent project for ‘The Leri’, a new cancer unit for Bronglais hospital, Aberystwyth.
  • 16.00 Tea and Round Table discussion
  • 17.00 Summary
  • 17.30 Optional tour of The Leri, Catrin’s commission at Bronglais Hospital (tbc)
  • 18.15 Optional Sea Swim
  • 19.00 Optional Evening Meal Medina Café

Lunch and refreshments will be available to purchase from the Arts Centre Café.

Parking in the Arts Centre Carpark is free at weekends.

Cost: £35 members CGS and BSMGP (non-members £40 and students £25)

Book your place now. 
If required overnight accommodation onsite can be arranged from £40pp at The Bunkhouse
Getting there
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Cymdeithas Gwydr Cyfoes (CGS) – Symposiwm Gwydr yng Nghymru
Canolfan y Celfyddydau, AberystwythDydd Sadwrn 13 Medi 2025  09.30 – 17.30

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Mae symposiwm Aberystwyth yn cynnig cyfle i wneuthurwyr gwydr (ac eraill sydd â diddordeb mewn gwydr yng Nghymru) ddod at ei gilydd, clywed siaradwyr, rhwydweithio a rhannu syniadau a gwybodaeth. Mae croeso i chi ddod â darn o waith i’w arddangos a’i drafod mewn sgwrs bwrdd crwn.
Archebwch eich lle yma
Rhaglen:
09.30 Cofrestru (lluniaeth ar gael yng Nghaffi Canolfan y Celfyddydau)
10.00 Croeso CGS / BSMGP (Cymdeithas Meistri Peintwyr Gwydr Prydain)
10.30 Siaradwr a sesiwn holi ac ateb: ‘Datgelu Cysylltiad’ – Bydd Linda Norris yn siarad am ei gwaith diweddar (mae rhai o’i darnau yn cael ei harddangos ar hyn o bryd yng Nghanolfan y Celfyddydau, Aberystwyth) gan ddefnyddio gwydr a gwydredd i ymchwilio i agweddau ar archaeoleg a goleuo crefftau sydd wedi’u hanwybyddu o fewn cymdeithas.
11.30 Egwyl Goffi (Caffi Canolfan y Celfyddydau)
12.00 Pecha Kucha (aelodau CGS a BSMGP yn rhannu agwedd ar eu hymarfer)
13.00 Cinio (Caffi Canolfan y Celfyddydau neu dewch â phicnic)
14.00 Siaradwr a sesiwn holi ac ateb: Bydd Verity Pulford yn siarad am ddatblygiadau diweddar yn ei hymarfer.
15.00 Siaradwr a sesiwn holi ac ateb: ‘Aros yn Gadarnhaol a Gwneud i Bethau Ddigwydd’ – Bydd Catrin Jones yn siarad am gefndir a phroses gwneud gweithiau celf gwydr ar gyfer y parth cyhoeddus, parhau i fod yn addasadwy, yr heriau sy’n gysylltiedig â gweithio i friff, gweithio i gyllideb ac i derfyn amser, gan arwain at ei phrosiect diweddaraf ar gyfer ‘Y Leri’, uned ganser newydd ar gyfer ysbyty Bronglais, Aberystwyth.
16.00 Te a thrafodaeth Bwrdd Crwn
17.00 Crynodeb
17.30 Taith ddewisol o amgylch Y Leri, comisiwn Catrin yn Ysbyty Bronglais (i’w chadarnhau)
18.15 Nofio Môr Dewisol
19.00 Pryd Nos Dewisol Caffi Medina
Cost: £35 i aelodau CGS a BSMGP (£40 i’r rhai nad ydynt yn aelodau a £25 i fyfyrwyr)
Bydd cinio a lluniaeth ar gael i’w prynu o Gaffi Canolfan y Celfyddydau neu dewch â phicnic. Mae parcio ym maes parcio Canolfan y Celfyddydau am ddim ar benwythnosau.
Os oes angen, gellir trefnu llety dros nos ar y safle o £40 y pen yn The Bunkhouse.
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Rydym yn annog artistiaid sy’n mynychu i wneud cais i rannu agwedd ar eu hymarfer mewn sesiwn arddull Pecha Kucha. Bydd sesiynau Petch Kucha yn para 7 munud a bydd y cyfranogwyr yn dangos 10 delwedd o’u gwaith. Gwnewch gais yma.