The Biscuit Factory
16 Stoddart St, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1AN
0191 261 1103
sam.waters@thebiscuitfactory.com
http://www.thebiscuitfactory.com
The Biscuit Factory Foundation is a charity which aims to nurture and develop the practice and appreciation of the visual arts in the North East of England. The gallery showcases the UK’s largest selection of contemporary artists including a wide selection of Peter Layton's free blown glass. Please note that the image above is for illustrative purposes and does not represent the current works held by this gallery. Please contact the gallery for full details of the Peter Layton works that they currently have available.
Our Stories
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.
The Art of Collecting
We spoke with three dedicated collectors about their passion for contemporary glass art—from first discoveries and unexpected community connections to how their appreciation has deepened over time. Their insights reveal what makes glass distinctive as an art form and how collectors balance acquiring works by established masters alongside emerging talents.