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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

Emma Park

Freelance writer with a special interest in glass. Contributing editor at Glass Quarterly.

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Members Spotlight

Jiayun Ding

For me, glass is a fascinating, captivating and exciting material. I find that the experience of manipulating liquid glass has the potential to...

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Pamela Blackhurst

I enjoy making a wide variety of leaded, stained, and fused glass. My work is inspired by organic forms, graphic design, and geometric patterns. They...

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Eva Edler

I live in the Czech Republic at the foot of the Giant Mountains in a small valley. I try to imprint the beauty of nature into the

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Jyoti Hawley

I am a designer and creator of decorative fused glass artwork, homeware and jewellery. Glass fusion is my passion and I have been creating in my...

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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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