For our next online gallery glass exhibition. Deadline 26th April!
For further information visit HERE
It’s a fantastic #opportunity to sell your work and be seen in front of an international audience.
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*Large sheets of System 96 fusing glass – clear/blue/orange/yellow/green. Mixed sizes in 2-3mm thickness.
*Coloured sheets – for sizes, please see photos
*Clear 60x60cm x2
28x60cm x1
47x14cm x2. All 2mm thickness
*Five pots of uroboros glass frit (240g)
*Box of mixed fusing glass off cuts (+1.5kg)
All COE 96 compatible
Collect form Hayle, West Cornwall**
clairhairharvey@hotmail.com
Looking for £100
Registration for Thanks For The Memory has now closed.
I am pleased to say we have 131 members taking part.
You will then need to deliver your piece at the beginning of August, I shall be in touch with details.
One new stipulation this year is that you must sign your piece.
There will be a Private View on Friday 23rd August 5.30 pm at the Ruskin Centre. The exhibition runs from 23rd August – 28th September, 2024
Sponsored by Mark Holford and Alan J Poole
2024 sees the last International Festival of Glass to be held at the Ruskin Centre in Stourbridge. The Contemporary Glass Society has been involved with the Festival since its inception. As our time at the Ruskin Centre comes to an end and we look forward to the next era of the Festival, let’s celebrate the amazing journey we have all had.
Memories are magical moments that we treasure so join us in our last Postcard Show at the Ruskin Centre and create a small treasure full of memories.
The brief to members:
· Make a piece of glass no more than 15 x 11 cm in any direction and less that 2 cm deep.
· Pieces will be displayed in our usual cases in the Ruskin Centre, Stourbridge resting on small shelves. (Please note lighting is restricted.)
· To make it fun and challenging, all pieces of work will be sold for £ 50, £75 or £100. The artists retain 50% of sale. · Send images of work to, admin@cgs.org.uk, as soon as available as these will be used to promote the event.
In addition…..there will be Prizes:
The People’s Prize – £300. Sponsored by Mark Holford. Best in Show – £300. Sponsored by Alan J Poole
2 x Runner’s Up – £100 each. Sponsored by Mark Holford. If you’re not already a member of CGS, you can join to take part, see Become a Member | Contemporary Glass Society (cgs.org.uk)As well as making you eligible for this exciting exhibition, you’ll be part of a dynamic contemporary glass community and receive valuable membership benefits – see full details at www.cgs.org.uk
The Launch of a Brand New Exhibition Opportunity –
“Glass Beginnings… Graduates of 2024”
at General Office Gallery, Stourbridge
from Saturday, 17th August to Sunday, 1st September 2024
Deadline for applications Monday 6th May 5pm
Apply here
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to be taking part in a brand new collaboration with General Office Gallery in Stourbridge. This exhibition will be for new Graduates working in glass and is entitled “Glass Beginnings: Graduates of 2024”. The exhibition runs from Saturday, 17th August to Sunday, 1st September, 2024 and is a partner venue of the International Festival of Glass 2024.
Established in 2018, General Office is an independent gallery, based in Stourbridge. It houses artists’ studios and a hireable gallery and print room. The gallery delivers a programme of contemporary exhibitions of fine art, photography, glass and ceramics, and holds regular classes, workshops and a variety of talks and screenings. The aim of the gallery is to provide space for local and national artists and creatives to exhibit, collaborate and engage the public with contemporary art practices within the Dudley Borough. Since its opening, the gallery has showcased works by over 250 artists and makers across a variety of disciplines. www.generaloffice.co.uk
The Contemporary Glass Society is the premier supporter and promoter of contemporary glass art and glass artists within the UK. Membership is open to glass artists at all stages of their careers, collectors and members of the general public interested in contemporary glass. www.cgs.org.uk
This joint project is creating a new exhibition entitled “Glass Beginnings: Graduates of 2024”. It will feature between 10 and15 graduates selected from all those graduating from a British or Irish accredited course or graduating from a British or Irish accredited MA or PhD course in 2024. All graduates will be able to apply with work which comprises of at least 50% glass and will also have the chance to win a range of prizes. Apply HERE https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/glass-beginnings-graduates-of/8064 deadline 6th May.
It is anticipated that one or two past winners of the Glass Sellers and CGS New Graduate Prize will also be invited to exhibit alongside the successful graduates.
The exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for emerging glass artists to show their work before an international audience.
Exhibition events:
An opening Preview Evening from 7- 9pm on Saturday 17th August
A “Meet the Makers” afternoon (Saturday 24th from 2- 4pm)
A Print Workshop (1 day) for up to 8 people
Prizes:
Simon Bruntnell Photography Half Day Masterclass
Contemporary Glass Society Two years free Membership
Blowfish Glass Prize to be confirmed
British Glass Foundation Display in Stourbridge Glass Museum for 2 years
Judges:
Charles Hajdamach (Independent Glass Historian)
Susan Purser Hope (Contemporary Glass Society)
Pam Reekie (Contemporary Glass Society)
Bethany Wood (Blowfish Glass Studio)
Simon Meddings (General Office Gallery)
Tel + 44 (0)1379741120 www.cgs.org.uk admin@cgs.org.uk
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is widely regarded as the foremost organisation in the UK for promoting, supporting and encouraging cutting edge contemporary glass and glass-makers within the wider art world. Website: www.cgs.org.uk
General Office
12, Hagley Road,
Stourbridge DY8 1PS
Tel: 07976935413
e-mail info@generaloffice.co.uk
website General Office
Hi, I am Richard, and I am organising a Ceramics and Glass Fair at Cranmore Park on Sunday 12th May
After a successful Glass Fair at the Ruskin Centre last year, I have opened up the first fair of the year to include Ceramics.
Again, everything in Glass & Ceramics, from historical through mid-century right up to current makers, I hope the fair will have something for everyone
I still have spaces available so anyone interested should visit the website, it has loads of information and contact details
I am happy if there are makers who may want to share a pitch, just let me know and I will try to help in any way I can
Any of you not selling on the day I hope you will come along to have a look, should be a great day out
All the Best
Richard
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Sand cast glass
Sand casting in glass is a very creative and exciting experience. Each person will design and make three glass pieces during the day which they can take away after a three day cooling process in a kiln.
Participants will first design and create sand moulds using forms, shapes and colours with the opportunity to add pieces of metal. Molten glass from the furnace is then poured into the moulds to create amazing and unique glass art works. The resulting glass pieces are always amazing and surprising. The sand casting sessions suit first timers and professionals equally.
Our next class dates are on Sunday 5th May 2024
One day sand casting session – 10.30am to 4 / 5pm.
Fees: £150 each
For dates of proposed sessions contact:
Ewa Wawrzyniak – 07963 949727 or info@ewa-wawrzyniak.com
Auctioneers have two unique early Sir Brian Clark pieces for sale
Here is a link to an overview of the two works – https://www.lyonandturnbull.com/stories/brian-clarke-plumb-windows
The auction will take place on the eve of 25th April – we are open for public view from 1pm on Tuesday 23rd until the sale at 6pm on Thursday 25th April.
LOT 33
SIR BRIAN CLARKE (BRITISH 1953-)
THE PLUMB WINDOW I, 1974
polyptych in fifteen parts, mouth-blown English, French Antique and Belgian Opal glass with mirrors, cut and leaded
approximately 210cm x 243cm (82 5/8in x 95 5/8in)
£30,000-50,000 + fees
Meet the makers taking part in our current online glass gallery exhibition.
Time TBC – please keep an eye out for details in your Newsletter.
