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Training | 08-10-2025
From behind the mask
Theo Brooks describes what he gained from his Amanda Moriarty Prize residency at Teign Valley Glass Studio, where he developed two new strands of...
| 22-09-2025
Maria Zulueta: Amanda Moriarty Prize report
One of the four winners of the latest CGS Amanda Moriarty Prize, Maria Zulueta, describes her five days experimenting with new directions in her...
Graal technique | 07-09-2025
The seed of a new idea
Michele Oberdieck describes how her artistic journey took her from textiles to glass, using blowing and graal techniques to develop colour blends and...
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Exhibitions | 07-10-2025
CGS ‘Bizarre and Surreal’ online exhibition largest ever
As Contemporary Glass Society members know, we bring opportunities to exhibit their work both physically and online and our latest online exhibition,...
Obituary | 07-10-2025
Obituary: Nancy Sutcliffe (1957-2025)
It is with great sadness we report the loss of exceptional glass engraver Nancy Sutcliffe, who passed away on 23 September 2025 following a short...
News | 02-10-2025
The World of Glass saved from closure
Having far exceeded the original target of £50,000 needed to keep The World of Glass (TWOG) in St Helens open, this important venue promoting...
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News | 21-01-2021
CGS members win at China’s 5th Hejian Glass Art Competition
Five members of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) were awarded prizes at China’s 5th Hejian Glass Art
3D printing of glass | 20-01-2021
The evolution of 3D printed glass
Glass Network digital’s editor, Linda Banks, examines the progress that has been made in glass 3D printing in recent
News | 20-01-2021
‘A Postcard From…’ CGS member exhibition and sale
The CGS is inviting members to create and show something that reflects future travels to places near and far, or visits to family and
News | 19-01-2021
Calum Dawes wins the 2021 Amanda Moriarty Prize
This year’s winner of the CGS Amanda Moriarty Prize, Calum Dawes, says the award will enable him to extend the work he has been developing on his...
Cast glass | 08-01-2021
Lovely bubbly – the art of controlling air bubbles in glass
Jo Mitchell has melded the materiality of glass and the immateriality of the air bubble to create glass art that investigates ‘humanness’ and...
Glassblowing | 05-01-2021
Elliot Walker in Netflix glassblowing show
On 22 January 2021, the second season of the international glassblowing competition ‘Blown Away’ launches on Netflix. Elliot Walker is one of 10...












