Making Waves
4 August - 3 September
Peter Layton’s solo exhibitions have become an eagerly anticipated annual tradition in the London Glassblowing calendar. In his 2023 showcase, Peter presented a collection that highlighted his unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries and exploring the possibilities of glass as a medium. With a focus on new and experimental patterns, his work reflects a continuously evolving process including a number of new series to be released.
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New Wave by Peter Layton
Buoys by Peter Layton
Meander Green/Light Blue by Peter Layton
Ring by Peter Layton
Our Stories
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.