The 45th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition
10 September - 2 October 2021
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To mark the momentous occasion of London Glassblowing’s 45th anniversary, Peter invited friends and colleagues, many of whom are considered to be the leading British Artists currently working in glass, to join us for a special celebratory exhibition. This promises to be a truly exceptional show, with many of the participants making new artworks especially for this exhibition. As the highlight of the 2021 Glass calendar, this was one show not be missed.
Included in this exhibition we showed work by the late Sam Herman, who pioneered the Studio Glass Movement in the United Kingdom.
Read Peter Layton's thoughts about this celebratory exhibition here.
Exhibiting Artists:
Alison Kinnaird MBE • Amanda Simmons • Anthony Scala • Baldwin Guggisberg • Bruce Marks • Cathryn Shilling • Colin Reid • David Reekie • Hanne Enemark • Heike Brachlow • Kate Pasvol • Katharine Coleman MBE • Katherine Huskie • Layne Rowe • Liam Reeves • Max Jacquard • Nancy Sutcliffe • Neil Wilkin • Olga Alianova • Peter Layton • Rachael Woodman • Richard Jackson • Sabrina Cant • Sally Fawkes • Sam Herman • Sarah Wiberley • Sila Yucel • Sophie Layton • Tim Rawlinson
Panel Discussion
We hosted a live-streamed virtual panel event, featuring Kate Pasvol, Katharine Coleman MBE and Peter Layton.
Each of these highly talented artists discussed their chosen craft, the medium of glass, and their pieces for the 45th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition.
You can watch this special event in its entirety here.

Vertex (Blue-Grey) by Heike Brachlow

Summer Fall Winter by Baldwin Guggisberg

Antarctic Confluence by Cathryn Shilling

Still Life with Sunflowers (R1975) by Colin Reid

Quillon Coral by Devereux & Patchen

Mists Over Ennerdale 1 by Kate Pasvol

But Where's My Prince? by Katharine Coleman MBE

Butterfly Collection by Alison Kinnaird MBE

Octopus by Nancy Sutcliffe

Safe Within by Rachael Woodman

All Things Being Equal by Richard Jackson

Plotting Dimensions by Sally Fawkes
Our Stories
A Golden Christmas at London Glassblowing
We are marking the countdown to our 50th anniversary with a gold-themed Christmas exhibition. Founded by Peter Layton in 1976, the studio has evolved into one of Europe's longest-running glass galleries. Artists have created special pieces incorporating gold to celebrate this milestone "Golden Year" as the studio prepares for 2026's anniversary celebrations.
Q&A with David Reekie
We asked artist David Reekie a series of questions to delve into his creative process and uncover what drives his distinctive vision. Explore David's journey from initial sketchbook concepts to finished glass sculptures, his captivating figurative work, and the social and political ideas that inspire and inform his artistic practice.
Handcrafted Olive Oil Bottles for Restaurant Story
We were delighted to collaborate with celebrity chef Tom Sellers and his acclaimed Restaurant Story to create bespoke olive oil pouring bottles inspired by the elegant shape of an olive.
