The Art of Craft with Bonhams
The Art of Craft with Bonhams at London Glassblowing
London Glassblowing presented a companion exhibition to Bonhams' auction. This exclusive first-time partnership brought exceptional glass artistry to our Bermondsey Street gallery.
Thompson & Thomas - Composition of Ghost Ocean Amber Shard Vessels
Visitors experienced outstanding works from celebrated contemporary glass artists, including London Glassblowing founder Peter Layton, alongside pieces from James Devereux, Thompson & Thomas, Vezzini & Chen and other talented studio artists.
Elliot Walker - Fragment 8262 (Watch his V&A 'How Was It Made Video)
Exhibitor list
Anthony Scala • Bruce Marks • Bruno Romanelli & Peter Layton • Scala & Shilling • Cathryn Shilling • David Reekie • Deborah Timperley • Elliot Walker • Enemark & Thompson • James Devereux • Layne Rowe • Liam Reeves • Louis Thompson • Thompson & Thomas • Monette Larsen • Nick Mount • Nina Casson McGarva • Peter Layton • Sarah Wiberley • Sila Yücel • Tim Rawlinson • Vezzini & Chen
Our Stories
Fifty Years of Fire: Celebrating Peter Layton and London Glassblowing
For half a century, London Glassblowing has transformed contemporary glass art - pioneering new techniques, supporting generations of artists, and establishing a studio at the forefront of innovation. This milestone year offers a moment to reflect, to reminisce, and to celebrate the extraordinary impact that has helped shape the world of glass.
Silent Auction Stories: Staff Favourites
Our 2026 Silent Auction celebrated fifty years of glassmaking with works from Peter Layton's personal 'Highlight' collection alongside archival pieces from our resident and guest artists. The gallery team shared their favourites and the stories behind them, from a never-before-seen Fabrica platter to the smallest Portal Tim Rawlinson has ever made.
Peter Layton Receives the First-Ever Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that Peter Layton has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect, and he is the very first person to receive it. Read Peter's acceptance words, reminiscing on his extraordinary career and contribution to the world of glass.