Yard Sale
Saturday 20 September, 11am - 5pm
Our popular Yard Sale will be back for the Bermondsey Street Festival
Where? In our car park, behind the gallery in Carmarthen Place
Online Selection: 21 - 28 September
Enjoy the festivities of the Bermondsey Street Festival! Visit our festival stall in front of the gallery, then step into our gallery car park to uncover a world of glass finds. During his creative journey, Peter Layton produces extraordinary "test" pieces and experimental works that tell fascinating stories of artistic exploration.
When Peter works his magic, each piece of molten glass becomes a canvas for spontaneous creativity, with the blowing iron serving as a tool for artistic discovery.

These captivating pieces - from serendipitous surprises to boundary-pushing experiments - don't always find their way into our main collections, but they shine with their own distinctive charm. Each represents a moment of pure artistic discovery, waiting for the right collector to appreciate its unique character.
We're also featuring sale work by Tim Rawlinson and you might even find something by one of our resident artists at special Yard Sale prices. The perfect opportunity to start or expand your collection.
Join us for this beloved annual tradition as we transform our carpark into a treasure trove of glass discoveries. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the world of glass art, you'll find pieces that speak to your imagination.
Can't join us in person? Explore our online selection of these extraordinary pieces from the comfort of your home during the festival week. 21 - 28 September
Our Stories
Creative Evolution: Guess the Inspiration!
Peter and Tim's sketching on the blowing iron technique captures spontaneous inspiration in glass. Can you guess what sparked each piece? A seashell, a building, a fleeting moment? Learn more about the inspirations behind 10 selected pieces from Creative Evolution.
Shaping Careers in Glass: Alumni Stories
This blog features insights from glass artists Dr. Helen Slater Stokes and Katherine Huskie on navigating early career challenges in the glass art world. Discover their advice on mentorship, networking, and balancing commercial work with artistic experimentation, plus their thoughts on supporting the next generation of emerging talent.
Inside the Mirage Exhibition: Artist Interviews and Insights
This blog features interviews with glass artists from the Mirage exhibition, a collaboration between London Glassblowing and the Contemporary Glass Society. Through conversations with participating artists, discover the techniques, inspirations, and stories behind contemporary glass art, exploring how each creator interprets the exhibition's "Mirage" theme.