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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

  • 25-04-2024

    What is in CGS Glass Network magazine #84?

    Glass Network magazine editor, Linda Banks, highlights some of the content in the upcoming print...

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  • 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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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

Sarah Woods

I work in mixed media on glass and I try to create an uplifting, inspiring and joyous effect as light shines through and brings the colours to...

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Áine Ryan

Waterford, Ireland. Recent graduate with BA in Contemporary Applied Art (ceramics, glass and textiles) from MTU Crawford College of Art and Design,...

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Helen Twigge-Molecey

With a background as a TV director, I am an award-winning artist and designer with work ranging from product design to conceptual art and large-scale...

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Jeanette Cook

I trained as a sculptor and have a BA(hons) in Fine Art. I use various media to produce both 2D and 3D works, but the beauty and versatility of...

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Gail Turbutt Glass

Gaining a BAhons in 3D design in Glass at Wolverhampton Uni in ‘99, I embarked on a number of ventures, until I joined Amanda Brisbane at her...

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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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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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