Call to Artists “Stories-Whispers from the Past to the Present”
Call for Artists. In 2022, the Scottish Glass Society (SGS) and the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) are promoting the UN designated International Year of Glass with a joint exhibition of contemporary glass art created by their members.
Highland Culture Collective – Dual Artist in Residency
Dual Artist in Residence with North Lands Creative and Lyth Arts Centre part of Highland Culture Collective. Working closely with the Caithness community, this full time 15 month interdisciplinary and collaborative residency will focus on the impact of the pandemic on the local environment. With access to the North Lands Creative studio, project spaces and […]
Glass Taster Workshops
The Scottish Glass Society are holding some taster workshops in copper foiling, leaded glass and glass fusing on Saturday the 17th of September 2022 at WASPS Hanson Street Studios – Glasgow.
Irish Quilt Talk
Come along to the talk on The Keep Well Glass Quilt Project, presented by Aoife Soden hosted by Healy Arts, on Wednesday the 13th of September at The Trades House of Glasgow.
‘Stories – Whispers from the Past and the Present’ & ‘A breath of Fresh Air – The Keep Well Glass Quilt Project’
Our joint exhibition with the Contemporary Glass Society opens to the public in Glasgow on Tuesday 12 September with a private viewing at 6 pm.
‘Stories – Whispers from the Past and the Present’ – Exhibition
A joint exhibition by the Scottish Glass Society & the Contemporary Glass Society and The Glass Society of Ireland’s ‘A Breath of Fresh Air – The Keep Well Glass Quilt Project’
Beginners Flameworking with Ian Pearson
Discover the magical world of Glass Flameworking with Caithness artist Ian Pearson. A scientific and artistic lampworker, Ian skilfully blends traditional skills and modern technology to dramatic effect. Specialising in unique, custom glass sculptures; Ian’s work has a lively and engaging narrative. Working alongside Ian, this one-day workshop will give participants a hands-on insight in […]
Wishing Bowls with Fiona Byrne
Use the ancient technique of pâte de verre to create a magical wishing bowl. In this introduction to pâte de verre we will work on small, delicate forms. The focus will be on the process, starting from visual research through to a packed mould ready for the kiln. You will learn how to create a […]
Jewellery Workshop with Márta Edőcs
Márta Edőcs is a Hungarian glass artist and designer who is internationally known for her jewellery designs. Her work has been exhibited globally and she teaches kiln glass techniques but also on bead making and silver jewellery techniques. She creates her glass beds on the torch, other glass elements are cast in the kiln. She […]
Glass Blowing Taster Sessions
Experience the magic of glass during this half day taster workshop in the North Lands Creative Hot Shop. Our highly skilled artists will guide you in drawing molten glass from the furnace, before it is blown and shaped into unique objects of art. Experiment with form and colour as you are guided in making a […]
Glass Painting with Verity Pulford
A one day glass painting workshop with Verity Pulford at North Lands Creative which will take inspiration from the Caithness Landscape. A walk and talk will take place in the morning where participation will take photographs / sketch / collect plants to use as inspiration for glass painting in the afternoon. Techniques will include the […]
GMTF 2023 Call for Entries
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Glass, Meet the Future Film Festival is dedicated to presenting a selection of new films pivoting around the medium of glass. The festival showcases a cross section of international diverse and engaging series of short films curated and directed by female identified and non-binary filmmakers using glass as the predominant feature. GMTF […]
