Sculpting Light - Online Events
Unveiling 'Sculpting Light' - Exhibition Tour with Tim Rawlinson
Embark on a journey with Tim Rawlinson as he shares his insights and creative vision for his solo exhibition, Sculpting Light in September 2023. In this documentary-style film, Tim explains the inspiration, innovation and techniques behind his pieces. An online-exclusive not to be missed.
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Sculpting Light - Essence Demonstration
Witness the mesmerising dance of molten glass in our hotshop studio, as Tim harnesses heat and skill to craft one of his breathtaking pieces, from his Essence series. This demonstration was a unique opportunity to see the drama of the hotshop unfold.
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Women in Glass - Exhibition Open Call
London Glassblowing invites applications from UK-based women working in glass to take part in Women in Glass, a group exhibition opening in September 2027 to coincide with the studio's celebration of Peter Layton's ninetieth birthday. We are pleased to welcome back Cathryn Shilling, London Glassblowing's gallery curator from 2010 to 2019, who returns as guest curator for this special exhibition.
A Bermondsey Street Collaboration
Renowned glass artist and founder of London Glassblowing, Peter Layton, has collaborated with old friend and celebrity chef, José Pizarro, to create 30 limited-edition platters, launching on 12 October, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of José Pizarro on Bermondsey Street and the 50th anniversary of London Glassblowing.
The Alchemist at Work: An Interview with Peter Layton
For Peter Layton's solo exhibition, our Marketing and Sales Assistant Eva sat down with Peter to talk about alchemy - from his birth in Prague, a city steeped in alchemical history, to the alchemy he finds in glass itself. Read on to hear how Peter revisited his earlier works for this exhibition, and why he chose to return to the dangerous iridising process.