We're delighted to share our work with the press and showcase the craftsmanship of contemporary glass.

Recently, we've been featured in numerous publications highlighting Peter Layton, Tim Rawlinson, and other members of the London Glassblowing family. Explore a selection of recent press coverage below.

 

Robert Elms Show - BBC Radio London

Robert Elms Show - BBC Radio London

Peter Layton joined Robert Elms on BBC Radio London, reflecting on his life in glass and fifty years of London Glassblowing. In a warm and wide-ranging conversation, Peter shared how he first came to work with glass, and looked ahead to his solo exhibition In Retrospect: 50 Years of Alchemy, offering a glimpse of what visitors can expect to see.

Hyper Culture Collective - Molten Balance

Hyper Culture Collective - Molten Balance

Peter Layton features in a wide-ranging interview with Hyper Culture Collective marking 50 years of London Glassblowing. From founding the studio at Rotherhithe in 1976 to nurturing the next generation of makers, Peter reflects on the magic of glass, preserving endangered handskills, and why contemporary glass remains a golden opportunity for collectors.

The Times - Entrepreneurs Network Feature

The Times - Entrepreneurs Network Feature

Peter Layton features in The Times' Entrepreneurs Network, reflecting on 50 years of London Glassblowing as he hands over the studio to his daughter Sophie Layton and son-in-law Tim Rawlinson. Speaking with Niamh Curran, Peter traces the journey from Rotherhithe to Bermondsey Street, describing glassblowing as a labour of love he has no plans to give up.

Desert Island Discs

Desert Island Discs

Peter Layton appeared on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, in conversation with Lauren Laverne. The programme traces a remarkable life, from his family's escape from Prague in 1939 to the founding of London Glassblowing in 1976, fifty years ago this year. We've been truly touched by the lovely comments we've received since the broadcast, and if you missed it, the recording is available now on BBC Sounds.

Country Life - Shop of the Month

Country Life - Shop of the Month

London Glassblowing was named Shop of the Month in Country Life, with the magazine's writer visiting Peter Layton at the Bermondsey Street studio he founded in 1976. The piece explores the collaborative process behind the glass, Peter's working partnership with son-in-law Tim Rawlinson, and the studio's hands-on workshops, which the writer tried for herself.

The Independent - Peter Layton on his family's escape from the Nazis

The Independent - Peter Layton on his family's escape from the Nazis

Speaking to The Independent ahead of his BBC Radio 4 Desert Island Discs appearance, Peter Layton reflected on his Austrian-Jewish family's escape from Nazi persecution shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, describing their survival as nothing short of a miracle and crediting his parents with the life that followed.

Homes & Gardens - Movers & Shakers

Homes & Gardens - Movers & Shakers

Featured in Homes & Gardens' Movers & Shakers, Peter Layton talks to writer Claudia Baillie about a life as colourful as his work: from fleeing Prague as a refugee in 1937 to pioneering British studio glass and founding London Glassblowing in 1976. At 88, Peter reflects on five decades of innovation, and on passing the torch to his son-in-law Tim Rawlinson and daughter Sophie.

The Yorkshire Post - Lifelong friend David Hockney

The Yorkshire Post - Lifelong friend David Hockney

Peter Layton spoke to The Yorkshire Post following the death of his lifelong friend David Hockney, recalling the pair's first meeting in 1950s Bradford and the decades of friendship that followed. Peter, one of the founding fathers of British studio glass, said he hopes there will be a memorial service held in London.

Home & Gardens - In The Loop

Home & Gardens - In The Loop

Featured in Homes & Gardens' "In The Loop" newsletter, London Glassblowing was singled out among the week's standout names in British design. The piece celebrates fifty years of our niche artistic community, with Features Editor Holly Ransome noting that the city's creative scene is every bit as exciting as its rich past.

It Runs In The Family Podcast

It Runs In The Family Podcast

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.

Artfully Crafted by Aliénor Cros

Artfully Crafted by Aliénor Cros

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.

Arts & Collections - Spring Open House

Arts & Collections - Spring Open House

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.