Collect at Somerset House
London Glassblowing returns to Collect
28 February - 2 March
We were pleased to announce our continuing participation in Collect, the Crafts Council’s International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects. It is one of the world’s most influential and prestigious showcases for contemporary craft and design. We are proud to be contributing by highlighting glass as a flourishing medium for artistic self expression.
In an exciting development, we expanded our presence to encompass an entire room, allowing us to create an environment that truly celebrated these remarkable works.
Read our blog: Peter Layton reflects on Collect 2025.
Dr Heike Brachlow, Dawning
Bruno Romanelli, Menkib
Exhibiting Artists
Anthony Scala, Bruce Marks, Bruno Romanelli, Colin Reid, Coucou Manou, David Patchen, Davide Penso, Elliot Walker, Dr Heike Brachlow, Kate Pasvol, Katherine Huskie, Layne Rowe, Liam Reeves, Louis Thompson, Peter Layton, Sabrina Cant, Sila Yücel, Tim Rawlinson and Tomáš Brzon
Our Stories
A Golden Christmas at London Glassblowing
We are marking the countdown to our 50th anniversary with a gold-themed Christmas exhibition. Founded by Peter Layton in 1976, the studio has evolved into one of Europe's longest-running glass galleries. Artists have created special pieces incorporating gold to celebrate this milestone "Golden Year" as the studio prepares for 2026's anniversary celebrations.
Q&A with David Reekie
We asked artist David Reekie a series of questions to delve into his creative process and uncover what drives his distinctive vision. Explore David's journey from initial sketchbook concepts to finished glass sculptures, his captivating figurative work, and the social and political ideas that inspire and inform his artistic practice.
Handcrafted Olive Oil Bottles for Restaurant Story
We were delighted to collaborate with celebrity chef Tom Sellers and his acclaimed Restaurant Story to create bespoke olive oil pouring bottles inspired by the elegant shape of an olive.