Any seed when planted needs many things in order to flourish and grow. North Lands Creative Glass was an idea planted in 1996 in the small fishing village of Lybster on the North East coast of Scotland and over the past 20 years the people and place of Lybster and Caithness have provided good fertile […]
Opportunities
Artist in Residence positions 2016-17
The School of Design at Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) is pleased to announce a number of Artist in Residence opportunities for artists/designers in a range of disciplines. The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd May 2016. For application forms please go to the following link: http://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/school-of-design/news-events/artist-in-residence-opportunities-academic-year-2016-17 This is a voluntary scheme whereby emerging […]
Scientific glassblower needed
JJ Quartz manufacturer of high quality Quartz ware mainly for the scientific instrument industry require a full time skilled technician. You should have experience of working with high quality fused silica. You will have the ability to read and interpret drawings and have experience in a similar environment. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and […]
Residency Opportunity – Borders
Glass as a material has played a key role in architecture and science. Reflections: glass: water: art: science is a programme of arts events where the material of glass will form the focus through which to ‘reflect’ on science and architecture with the Haining House and Loch in Selkirk as the physical focus of a […]
Jutta Cuny-Franz Memorial Award
The Jutta Cuny-Franz Foundation have just announced the dates for this years’ memorial award entries. Applications may be submitted from now. Deadline is 16 October 2016. The prize is awarded to artists who make significant use of glass in their works. Participating artists should not be older than 40 years of age, and their work (sculptures, objects) should […]
‘Shipping Forecast’
Open Submission outline for SGS exhibition 2016 Members are invited to submit one piece or a collection of smaller pieces that would fit into a 25cm cubed space. The title can be interpreted any way the artist sees fit. The pieces will be exhibited alongside the juried exhibition Elemental in September at the Coburg House Art […]
‘Elemental’
Outline Submission for SGS exhibition The SGS committee are delighted to announce an exciting collaboration with North Lands Creative Glass. To celebrate 20 years of the NLCG centre of excellence in glass making we will hold a juried exhibition called Elemental. This exhibition will be shown at North Lands from the end of July until early September, […]
Continuing Professional Development Awards from The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass 2016
The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass is pleased to announce that once again they will offer two Continuing Professional Development Awards for the year 2016. The next deadline for entry is 31st January 2016. Application details are available on the Glaziers’ website: http://www.worshipfulglaziers.com/?page_id=3192 and click on the Application Details link found on […]
Full time position at LoCo Glass
The LoCo Glass studio is currently looking for a full time glass production assistant to join the team. Previous experience of working with glass is essential although training will be given. Job Description Responsibilities and duties to be undertaken include: Assisting with hot shop production. Cold work processing necessary for production and commissions. Assisting customers […]
Internship Opportunity at Devereaux & Huskie
Devereux & Huskie Glassworks are opening up a great opportunity to come and be an intern with them from Monday 25th January 2016 until Friday 26th February 2016. Devereux & Huskie Glassworks is based in Wiltshire and is owned by James Devereux and Katherine Huskie. This position is suited to University students/graduates or anyone who […]