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
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.
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.