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Sand casting workshop

Sand casting in glass is an incredibly creative and exhilarating experience.

Dive into the world of sand casting in glass—an unmatched opportunity for both beginners and seasoned artists. During this intensive glass casting day, you will 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 as you design and create sand moulds using a vibrant array of forms, shapes, and colours. Embrace your creativity and boldly incorporate metals and other unique elements into your designs. After a savoury lunch break, prepare to be captivated as you work with molten glass at a remarkable temperature of 1,150 degrees, straight from the furnace.

As you pour the liquid glass into your expertly crafted moulds, watch in awe as your vision transforms into breathtaking, one-of-a-kind glass artworks. You have the freedom to add vibrant colours, sparkling metals, and even delicate leaves between the layers, ensuring that the possibilities are truly endless. The results will undoubtedly inspire you, offering an extraordinary chance to immerse yourself in innovative glasscraft.

With guidance from two professional artists who possess exceptional expertise, this unique course is designed to ignite your passion for creativity and push your artistic boundaries.

If your plans change, you can confidently cancel your participation for a full refund up to two weeks before the course start date. We are also more than happy to accommodate requests for adjustments to start dates. Take part in this extraordinary experience and let your creativity shine!

Sand casting workshop

Sand casting in glass is an incredibly creative and exhilarating experience.

Dive into the world of sand casting in glass—an unmatched opportunity for both beginners and seasoned artists. During this intensive glass casting day, you will 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 as you design and create sand moulds using a vibrant array of forms, shapes, and colours. Embrace your creativity and boldly incorporate metals and other unique elements into your designs. After a savoury lunch break, prepare to be captivated as you work with molten glass at a remarkable temperature of 1,150 degrees, straight from the furnace.

As you pour the liquid glass into your expertly crafted moulds, watch in awe as your vision transforms into breathtaking, one-of-a-kind glass artworks. You have the freedom to add vibrant colours, sparkling metals, and even delicate leaves between the layers, ensuring that the possibilities are truly endless. The results will undoubtedly inspire you, offering an extraordinary chance to immerse yourself in innovative glasscraft.

With guidance from two professional artists who possess exceptional expertise, this unique course is designed to ignite your passion for creativity and push your artistic boundaries.

If your plans change, you can confidently cancel your participation for a full refund up to two weeks before the course start date. We are also more than happy to accommodate requests for adjustments to start dates. Take part in this extraordinary experience and let your creativity shine!

Sand casting workshop

Sand casting in glass is an incredibly creative and exhilarating experience.

Dive into the world of sand casting in glass—an unmatched opportunity for both beginners and seasoned artists. During this intensive glass casting day, you will 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 as you design and create sand moulds using a vibrant array of forms, shapes, and colours. Embrace your creativity and boldly incorporate metals and other unique elements into your designs. After a savoury lunch break, prepare to be captivated as you work with molten glass at a remarkable temperature of 1,150 degrees, straight from the furnace.

As you pour the liquid glass into your expertly crafted moulds, watch in awe as your vision transforms into breathtaking, one-of-a-kind glass artworks. You have the freedom to add vibrant colours, sparkling metals, and even delicate leaves between the layers, ensuring that the possibilities are truly endless. The results will undoubtedly inspire you, offering an extraordinary chance to immerse yourself in innovative glasscraft.

With guidance from two professional artists who possess exceptional expertise, this unique course is designed to ignite your passion for creativity and push your artistic boundaries.

If your plans change, you can confidently cancel your participation for a full refund up to two weeks before the course start date. We are also more than happy to accommodate requests for adjustments to start dates. Take part in this extraordinary experience and let your creativity shine!

QEST Funding of up to £18,000 available for craftspeople – NOW OPEN

QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK.

 

Celebrating 35 years of impact in 2025, QEST has awarded £7.2 million to almost 900 craftspeople working across the UK in 130 different craft disciplines. QEST supports contemporary and traditional craft, as well as the exploration of innovative techniques.

 

QEST provides funding for education and training, with Scholarships of up to £18,000, Emerging Maker Grants of up to £10,000, and up to £12,000 towards an apprentice’s salary.

Deadline: 13 August, 5pm.

Applications are open twice a year, the Spring round will take place 7 January to 11 February 2026.

 

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Visit qest.org.uk/qestgrants to apply

“A Sense of Place” – Contemporary CGS online glass exhibition goes live

Launched on 7th July 2025

On 7th July, the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) proudly presents A Sense of Place, a global celebration of glass art featuring 77 international artists. This dynamic exhibition invites you to explore how artists from around the world interpret the concept of “place”—not just as a physical location, but as a deeply personal, emotional, and cultural experience.

From cherished memories to powerful sensations, each piece reflects the diverse ways we connect with the environments around us. Whether it’s a landscape that evokes peace or a site that stirs emotion, this exhibition is a visual journey into the spaces that shape our identities.

Join us for this truly international show and discover the many ways glass can express our Sense of Place.

Meet the Makers Talk (details TBC).

 

SEE THE FULL SHOW HERE

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To buy any work, please contact the artists directly via their contact information – thank you.

Fragile Worlds Sculpture in Glass: Exhibition by Angela Thwaites

Angela Thwaites’  ‘Fragile Worlds Sculpture in Glass’ exhibition at Chappel Galleries presents a stunning collection of glass sculptures that explore the themes of fragility, transformation, and the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability.

Among her featured works are her striking Rock Lobster pieces, including the Big Rock Lobster (£1,500), a large-scale sculpture that plays with light and form, and the smaller Mini Rock Lobster (£150), a finely detailed miniature.

Angela, with over 40 years of experience, is an internationally acclaimed artist, educator, and author. Angela graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2018, with a PhD focused on uniting digital and analogue making titled ‘Towards Making The Unmakeable: How 3D Printing Can Inform Kiln Formed Glass Practice in 21st Century.’

Drawing inspiration from Czech Cubism, Surrealism and everyday objects, her sculptures are both whimsical and profound, encouraging viewers to reconsider the significance of ordinary things. Glass, with its contradictory qualities – fragile yet strong, clear yet distorting – perfectly captures the essence of her exploration of impermanence and change.

Through her blend of ancient techniques and modern digital processes, she pushes the boundaries of the medium to create sculptures that offer new perspectives on our increasingly fragile world.

The exhibition runs from 14th June to 13th July 2025 at Chappel Galleries, 15 Colchester Road, Chappel, Essex CO6 2DE.

https://www.chappelgalleries.co.uk/chappel-galleries-contact.htm

 

Greener Glass – Exhibition until 17th January 2026

Explore the world of eco-friendly glass art in this exhibition, co-curated by UK artists and University of Birmingham students. Greener Glass focuses on sustainable glassmaking and environmental themes, featuring works by eleven artists, including residents at Stourbridge Glass Museum.

The exhibition showcases the transformative power of recycled materials and techniques like kiln work, glass blowing, flame working, mosaic, and cast glass. All pieces by resident artists are created using 100% renewable energy at Stourbridge Glass Museum, demonstrating the potential of sustainable artistic practices.

One highlight is The Thriving Canopy by Allister Malcolm, which features a collection of air plants set within coloured vessels and stems. This vibrant, biodiverse landscape encourages viewers to embrace sustainable living.

Featured artists include: Jan O’Highway, Elena Fleury-Rojo, Ivet Bibet, Allister Malcolm, Terri Malcolm, Madeleine Hughes, Hannah Gibson, Kate Lipson, Gill Hobson, and Scarlett Leonard.

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EXHIBITION DETAILS AND LOCATION

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Glass Studio Contents for Sale

 Based near Bovey Tracey, there is a glass studio including kiln, stained glass equipment, glass and moulds available for sale.

David was a glass maker for the 15 years of his retirement, but sadly died last year. Marion, his wife, would love for it to find a new home, preferably in one lot. Details of the contents is available to view below. Marion is accepting offers via phone, so do give her a call to discuss, you would need to be able to collect. Marion’s phone number is in the PDF attached.

“Through the Lens: A CGS Member’s Viewpoint to Photographing Glass”

While our website already features a guide on photographing glass written by a professional photographer, we felt it would be equally valuable to present a member’s perspective—offering a unique, first-hand viewpoint.

A while back, CGS member Karen Dewson kindly offered to create a Photography Guide for fellow members and glass artists, drawing on her own experiences and the practical insights she has gained over time. We are delighted to share this guide with you again, in the hope that it will both inspire and assist others within our community!

At CGS, we remain committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment in which glass artists, galleries, and practitioners can access not only the latest resources but also support and encouragement from one another.

We are very grateful to Karen for the time, effort, and thought she has invested in producing this guide for the benefit of other CGS members.

👉 Download the guide here:
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If you have any questions regarding this guide please contact us at info@cgs.org.uk.

Once again, our sincere thanks to Karen for her contribution.

 

Mirage: Glass in the 4th Dimension 6 – 29 June, London

London Glassblowing and the Contemporary Glass Society present “Mirage,” an exhibition exploring the extraordinary optical illusions possible in contemporary glass art.

View the catalogue here

70 Selected CGS members from across the UK will exhibit alongside Peter Layton, Tim Rawlinson, Layne Rowe, and Katharine Coleman MBE. This juried show celebrates how glass artists manipulate form, colour, and light to create mesmerising effects – from subtle refractions to complex reflections that transform as viewers move through the space.

“The more I see what people do with glass the more amazing I find it,” shares Will Budgett, Gallery Assistant at London Glassblowing, who initiated the theme for the exhibition. “What constantly amazes me is how glass can deceive and delight – the way it creates refractions, reflections, and illusions that draw people in as they explore the gallery. Looking beyond the surface at all of these qualities, and other illusions the glass creates is astonishing. It is always these extra tricks that constantly draw people’s eyes. Having artists specifically focus on these magical properties promises to create something truly spectacular.”

Join us in exploring glass art that challenges perception and reveals new dimensions of visual experience. 

Exhibitor List

Alexander Pearce • Alison Jardine • Alison Stott • Ana Laura Quintana •Anna Alsina Bardagí • Annica Sandström & David Kaplan • Beth Colledge • Bethan Yates • Bruce Marks • Brynn Hill • Catherine Forsyth • Cathryn Shilling • Caz Hildebrand • Charlotte Wilkinson • Claire Hall • Daisy Parkinson • Deborah Timperley • Dovile Grigaliunaite • Elin Isaksson • Elizabeth Šinková • Gail Turbutt • Georgia Redpath • Graeme Hawes • Harriet Thorne • Helen Brough • Helen Carr • Helen Restorick • Helen Slater Stokes • Iain Smith • Ian Chadwick • Jade Pinnell • James Maskrey • Jane Reeves • Jane Yarnall • Jeff Zimmer • Jianyong Guo • Jiayun Ding • Jo Guile  • Jo Mitchell • Jon Lewis • Joshua Kerley and Guy Marshall Brown • Julie Coakley • Katharine Coleman MBE • Katharine Dowson • Kerry Collison • Layne Rowe • Lisa Pettibone • Louise Hawkins • Malvinka Bitelli • Maria Zulueta • Mils Bridgewater • Morag Reekie • Nancy Farrington • Nancy Sutcliffe • Opal Seabrook • Philippa Beveridge • Phillipa Candy • Pratibha Mistry • Richard Roberts • Ruth Shelley • Sam Sweet • Scott Benefield • Stacey Poultney • Steve Robinson • Stevie Davies • Tim Rawlinson • Tracy Nicholls • Tulin Bedri • Verity Pulford • Vicky Higginson • Wang Ziyan