Peter and Sophie Layton join the podcast It Runs in the Family to discuss the craft and magic of glass, the importance of community and mentorship, and the deeply personal story of passing a creative legacy from one generation to the next.

Aliénor Cros, the London-based interior designer behind Artfully Crafted, visited London Glassblowing to meet Peter Layton and his son-in-law Tim Rawlinson, celebrating 50 years of one of the UK's leading studios and galleries for contemporary glass.

As featured in Arts & Collections, we will be opening our doors this April for our annual Spring Open House. Discover brand new collections from Peter Layton and Tim Rawlinson created exclusively for the anniversary to reflect half a century of innovation, experimentation and dedication.

As featured in Country & Town House's Going Out: Your Guide To What's On In London This Weekend, marking London Glassblowing's 50th anniversary with Gather — an exhibition of contemporary glass art from more than 20 artists showcasing the diversity and innovation of the studio since 1976.

London Glassblowing was featured in the Bermondsey Biscuit community magazine this winter, exploring the studio's roots from founder Peter Layton introducing the craft from America in 1968, to the thriving Bermondsey Street gallery it is today — and looking ahead to a landmark year of celebrations marking 50 years of London Glassblowing.

We are delighted to announce that our founder, Peter Layton, has been honoured with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at Collect, the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design - recognised for his extraordinary contribution to British studio glass and five decades at the forefront of the art form.

London Glassblowing was featured in Arts & Collections for the Gather exhibition at our Bermondsey Street studio from 6 - 29 March, 2026. The article highlights how this major exhibition marks the start of our golden anniversary, bringing together over 20 exceptional artists including Peter Layton and Tim Rawlinson.

London Glassblowing was included in GQ’s ‘Things to Do in London This Week’, recognised as a must-visit for those seeking a behind-the-scenes look at contemporary glassmaking. The feature highlights our Bermondsey studio, where visitors can book onto a glassblowing experience and create their own pieces under the guidance of expert makers.

We're proud to have been featured in Country Living's roundup of heirloom-worthy Christmas baubles from Britain's heritage brands. Our Bronze Confetti Bauble by Peter Layton was chosen as a piece to treasure for years to come.

We're proud to have been featured in Designed Magazine's Last-Minute Gift Guide 2025, with Tim Rawlinson's stunning Aquarius series highlighted as an elegant and unique holiday gift. The series perfectly captures the luminous quality that makes handblown glass such a special choice for collectors and gift-givers alike.

We were thrilled to be picked for Billionaire's Christmas Stocking Fillers 2025: A Gift Guide. Peter Layton's handblown glass platters were selected as one of their luxury gift recommendations for the festive season.

Featured in The London Magazine. London Glassblowing Gallery transforms molten glass into exquisite art before visitors' eyes. Founded by Peter Layton in 1976, this distinguished Bermondsey studio approaches its golden anniversary as London's premier glassmaking destination. With the master artisan still creating at 88, the gallery preserves this ancient craft through exclusive apprenticeships.