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“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:
KarenDewson_PhotographingGlass_

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

Pearsons Glass

Pearsons Glass offer CGS members 15% on many products

Simply register your details online to their website to confirm you are a CGS member . Have your membership number ready.
www.pearsons-glass.co.uk 

Warm Glass

Warm Glass offer CGS members 15% on many products

Simply register your details online to their website to confirm you are a CGS member . Have your membership number ready.

www.warm-glass.co.uk

Glass Book and Catalogue Collection still for sale (joblot)

Glass Book and Catalogue Collection for sale

Glass book collection for sale. Includes several exhibition catalogues, rare company books and catalogues and other rare too.

Open to offers. Selling as a joblot.

Would suit pick-up/collection as pretty heavy. Happy for buyer to organise a courier.

Can possibly deliver if in or near area or happy to meet somewhere.

Location: 1hr from Exeter.

Please email info@cgs.org.uk or cgsweb@hotmail.co.uk if interested.

COMPLETE YOUR MEMBERS’ PROFILE AND IMAGE UPLOAD

COMPLETE YOUR MEMBERS’ PROFILE

• Login to your account
• Click on My CGS on the top right hand https://www.cgs.org.uk/
• Complete your profile
• Here is a short description of each tab:
o Details: general information about you, please keep this up to date as it is used to mail out
the magazine Glass Network.
o Profile image: main image display on find a glass artist (this is required)
o Submit to an exhibition: submit to open exhibitions, this is where you take part in online
exhibitions.
o Images: upload your art work images, up to nine.
o Activities: additional information, tell us what technique you use, what area you work in, etc.
o Edit profile: here you can write about yourself and your work , this is required for you to
appear in FIND A GLASS ARTIST.
o Add notices: here you can add notices in the CGS noticeboard, sell equipment advertise
exhibitions etc. https://www.cgs.org.uk/noticeboard/
o Login settings: here you can change your password and email address
o Subscriptions: here you can manage your subscription
NEW – MEMBERS AREA – WEB FEATURE -When you are logged into the website, if you go to
the Resources tab you will find a Members Area tab. Here you can see videos of talks and useful
information.

WE’D ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMEND ADDING A PROFILE PHOTO OF YOURSELF OR PERHAPS YOU IN A STUDIO/WORKSHOP ENVIRONMENT!

THIS HELPS PUT A FACE TO A NAME!

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PLEASE enure that the photograph quality is good enough! Not only will this increase your visibility but helps maintain a professional approach when people view your work.

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You can also find more information in the MEMBERS AREA and RESOURCES

https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CGS-Guidebook-for-New-website-2020-1-1.pdf

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If you need help, please email Nicky at info@cgs.org.uk

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UPLOADING IMAGES TO CGS ONLINE GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

1. Log in to your MYCGS profile, you will land on your profile page, there is a button; Submit to exhibitions:
There may be other images here that you submitted to other shows. DO NOT EDIT PAST ENTRIES – Scroll down to bottom to find an empty form, OR ADD ANOTHER ITEM

2. Find the exhibition title you want to submit to, in Exhibition box. Upload your image, please make sure you check the sizing of your image on the form.

3. Make sure the title of the work (500 word limit) and your name is in the file name  Do fill in all fields below the image, especially contact details, these will appear next to your image in the exhibition so that people can contact you from here, also in Shop you can say where to buy the work from, if it is for sale remember to prefix any website with https://
Note, you will not see your image until you have pressed save.

You will receive an email confirming that we have received your submission – this does not guarantee you are in the show, as sometimes we have number limits or the photograph quality is not good enough.

WE’D ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMEND ADDING A PROFILE PHOTO OF YOURSELF OR PERHAPS YOU IN A STUDIO/WORKSHOP ENVIRONMENT!

THIS HELPS PUT A FACE TO A NAME!

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If you need help, please email Nicky at info@cgs.org.uk

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You can also find more information in the MEMBERS AREA and RESOURCES

https://cgs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CGS-Guidebook-for-New-website-2020-1-1.pdf

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CGS New website Guidebook- help with your Profile Page

Do you need help with the CGS Website?

Need some advice on how to log in, upload your images, renew your membership or complete your details?


MEMBERS’ FIRST LOGIN ATTEMPT
• In order to login to your account you will need to reset your password.
• Click on this link https://cgs.org.uk/my–account/lost–password/
• Type in your email address and click reset password
• An email will be sent to your email address (check your SPAM folder too)
• Click on “Click here to reset your password”
• Enter your new password and click save
• Then login to your account


COMPLETE YOUR MEMBERS’ PROFILE
• Login to your account
• Click on My CGS on the top right hand https://cgs.org.uk/
• Complete your profile
• Here is a short description of each tab:
o Details: general information about you, please keep this up to date as it is used to mail out
the magazine Glass Network.
o Profile image: main image display on find a glass artist (this is required)
o Submit to an exhibition: submit to open exhibitions, this is where you take part in online
exhibitions.
o Images: upload your art work images, up to nine.
o Activities: additional information, tell us what technique you use, what area you work in, etc.
o Edit profile: here you can write about yourself and your work , this is required for you to
appear in FIND A GLASS ARTIST.
o Add notices: here you can add notices in the CGS noticeboard, sell equipment advertise
exhibitions etc. https://cgs.org.uk/noticeboard/
o Login settings: here you can change your password and email address
o Subscriptions: here you can manage your subscription


NEW – MEMBERS AREA – WEB FEATURE –When you are logged into the website, if you go to
the Resources tab you will find a Members Area tab. Here you can see videos of talks and useful
information.
Please make sure your postal address is complete and up to date, the Magazine will be mailed to
this address.


RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
If you have a standing order or reoccurring payment, it will be renewed automatically, no need to
do anything.
If not:
• Login to your account www.cgs.org.uk
• Click on My CGS on the top right hand (https://cgs.org.uk/my–cgs/)
• Click on My Subscription and click RESUBSCRIBE https://prnt.sc/uh460a
• Insert your payment details
• Complete the payment
• We do recommend that you set up a standing order with your bank or reoccurring payment
with Stripe or Paypal, so that your membership is renewed automatically and that you don’t
miss any news or opportunities, you also save £5.00
Our bank details CGS , sort code 55 61 08 Account number 66519578
Should you require any help please contact Pam Reekie, admin@cgs.org.uk