Plymouth Glass Gallery
23 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LD
info@plymouthglassgallery.co.uk
https://plymouthglassgallery.com/
Situated on the main street of Plymouth's historic Barbican alongside Plymouth's waterfront, described by many as one of Plymouth's gems is Plymouth Glass Gallery.
A light, modern gallery of contemporary glass. The walls are adorned with fused glass wall art made on the premises by owner Ian. To an array of pieces to suit every budget. From candle holders to one off stand alone pieces. The whole gallery is a kaleidoscope of colour and a warm welcome greets everyone.
Much of the fused glass art work is made to commission, meeting customers requirements on colour, size and design. Ian’s work can be found in homes in a variety of cities around the world.
One of the longest established independent businesses on the Barbican, after winning best business on Plymouth’s waterfront in 2014, the gallery has gone from strength to strength and made a positive impact within this historic area of Plymouth.
Our Stories
Confluence: A Merging of Two Artists
This blog post introduces the "Confluence" exhibition at London Glassblowing, showcasing the collaborative work and artistic mentorship between founder Peter Layton and resident artist Tim Rawlinson. The exhibition explores how creative influence flows between the two glass artists while also marking an upcoming transition in studio leadership.
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.