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The Contemporary Glass Society

CGS is the UK’s foremost organisation supporting both established glass artists and up-and-coming makers. Our mission and passion are to promote contemporary glass among the art world and wider public.

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Join our contemporary glass community

CGS is a dynamic and growing community, passionate about contemporary glass. We champion the work of glass artists, fuel the enthusiasm of glass collectors and inspire glass lovers.

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EXHIBITIONS

Enjoy contemporary glass

At CGS our ambition is to enable people to discover more about the amazing medium that is contemporary glass – to see, make, enjoy and buy beautiful glass work.

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Latest News

  • 22-04-2024

    Creative chameleon

    Paula Stokes has worn many hats in the art world, including being a glassmaker and supporter of the...

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  • 21-04-2024

    Book IFoG Masterclasses

    Nine experts working across a variety of glass techniques will be hosting Masterclasses as part of...

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  • 21-04-2024

    IFoG offers free Masterclasses for disabled artists

    Four free Masterclasses are on offer for disabled/D/deaf/neurodivergent artists based in the UK....

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Current Online Exhibition

“Making Marks” Exhibition – an invitation from CGS to the Guild of Glass Engravers

The Contemporary Glass Society invited members of the Guild of Glass Engravers to take part in an online selected exhibition to run from 4th March...

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Members Spotlight

Alexandra Daisy Cook

Final year Design Crafts BA (Hons) student at Demontfort University. Specialising In Blown Glass ad Fine

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Sue MacGillivray

I am a designer and artist working in glass. I now work with kiln forming having spent at least 20 years specialising in glass blowing. I trained at...

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Clara Hancock

I have studied philosophy and aesthetics at a post-degree level in Colombia. In London, I have attended several courses in the History of Art and...

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Eva Edery

Eva Edery is an international glass artist based in London. She strives to make pieces timeless, bold and vibrant. Her Mediterranean background...

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Rose Hagan/RosaModerna

Rose Hagan was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Connecticut, and became a Californian when she attended Stanford University and fell in love with...

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Become a member

Join our glass community today! Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including access to other glass artists, world-class exhibitions, exclusive discounts, networks, regular news and opportunities to showcase your work.

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Corporate

Our corporate members are a vital part of our network, offering support, information and discounts to CGS members. You can support them too by clicking through.

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Support Us

Your support is invaluable to our charity and makes a real difference. Share in the excitement of contemporary glass, sustaining ground-breaking exhibitions, world-class conferences and award-winning learning programmes and events.

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