Collect Catalogue

Artist, pioneer, mentor and founder of London Glassblowing, Peter Layton is one of the fathers of British studio glass. 

He discovered the art form while teaching ceramics in the US in the mid 1960s, and has played a major part in elevating glass from a material for industrial purposes to a highly collectable art form. The London Glassblowing studio has nurtured and produced some of the world’s leading glass artists and continues to do so to this day.

Tim Rawlinson studied Ceramics and Glass at Buckinghamshire New University, having previously studied Architecture at Brighton University. Graduating in 2011, he exhibited his degree work at New Designers. Here, he met Peter Layton for the first time and was subsequently invited to London Glassblowing for work experience. He has been an invaluable member of the team, setting up and managing the cold studio. Over the past few years Tim has established himself internationally as a leading glass artist.

Anthony Scala's fascination with glass started at the age of eight after a visit to London Glassblowing. With 20 years of experience working with glass and renowned for his exceptional precision, Anthony has become a highly regarded practitioner in the field of coldworking. He has developed a signature style that is heavily influenced by his interest in architecture, mathematics and physics.

Bruce Marks was bitten by the glass bug when he first discovered lampworking. Intent on becoming a glassblower, Bruce introduced himself to Peter Layton in 2001 and spent a number of years assisting at London Glassblowing before becoming the Studio Manager and Peter’s principal colourist, helping him test and explore a myriad of colour applications.

Bruno Romanelli is an established and highly successful artist who has specialised in the technique of lost wax glass casting for over 30 years. A graduate of the Royal College of Art. In recent years, his work has focused on abstract and geometric concepts, exploring the fundamental relationships between material in form, light and colour. Symmetry, balance, precision and harmony are underlying themes in the work, as is the control of light and colour through combining the key material qualities of opacity, transparency and translucency. The apparent simplicity of his sculptures belies the complexity of their process and realisation.

Internationally regarded as a pioneer in the field of kiln cast glass, Colin Reid is widely considered to be one of the most important sculptors working in glass today. His artworks are represented in sixty museum collections worldwide and he has undertaken many public and private commissions. Based in his Gloucestershire studio, Colin has developed the expertise and facilities to handle a variety of mixed-media and glass commissions.

Nell Beale, known as Coucou Manou, graduated in 1994 from an HND Design course. She became a self-employed furniture maker, creating commissioned pieces for private clients, architects, and interior designers. In 2012, she launched her collection at the London Design Festival, blending traditional furniture-making skills with modern CNC technology.

David Patchen is an extremely well-known and prolific American glass artist. Born and raised in New York, he transitioned from a corporate marketing career to become a full-time artist in 2001. Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Patchen's intricate glass sculptures are renowned for their vibrant colours, complex patterns, and meticulous craftsmanship. 

Davide Penso’s career began working as a photographer, but as a Venetian-born resident of Murano it was inevitable that he was captivated by the world of glass. Since 1992, his primary motivation has been to create beautiful glass jewellery and sculptures, using flame-worked techniques.  Alongside this, he also runs the Murano Glass Academy, inspiring people to learn the traditional techniques of glass bead making. 

Heike Brachlow is a German glass artist based in Cumbria, with BA, MA, and PhD degrees from Wolverhampton University and Royal College of Art, where she now teaches. Her award-winning work features in major museums including the V&A, European Museum of Modern Glass, and Tacoma Museum of Glass, and has been exhibited internationally across Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Elliot Walker, the sought-after British glass artist and winner of Netflix's Blown Away Season 2, creates visually breathtaking still life compositions in glass. Drawing from an eclectic range of inspirations - abandonment, the human form, environmental catastrophes, and Old Master paintings - Walker explores symbolism and perception through meticulously crafted vessels.

Kate Pasvol is a glass artist working in North London with her roots in Wales. Originally an architect and teacher, she now works on her glass sculptures in her studio. As a keen walker her work is predominantly related to landscape, referencing the areas she has explored. Her work has been accepted into the prestigious British Glass Biennale and in 2019 she was awarded the Warm Glass People’s Prize.

Katherine Huskie is a glassblower and neon artist based in Wiltshire, UK. In 2013 she co-founded Devereux & Huskie Glassworks with James Devereux where they specialise in creating bespoke glass for international designers and artists. Her own work has a strong identity with form and texture and she is constantly searching for new sources of inspiration and influences, seeking to translate this imagery within hot glass. She has a passion for manipulating blown glass, in her quest to captivate the viewer to interact with her artworks.

Liam Reeves has been a professional glassmaker since graduating with a BA in 3D Design from Middlesex University in 1998. Working alongside renowned UK glassmakers, he has explored the evolution of technology and its impact on human experience.

Liam utilises computer-aided design and digital fabrication to create his art. His work investigates intersections of material, pattern, colour and form, by harnessing the glassblowing process to manifest digitally-derived geometries, like the Golden Ratio's spiral forms found throughout nature.

Layne Rowe forged his glassblowing career path while studying 3D Design at the University of Central Lancashire in the early 1990s. Though initially drawn to metalwork, he fell in love with glass after his first encounter with the medium, instantly captivated by its complexity, heat, and character. Over his 20-year career with Peter Layton at London Glassblowing, his artistic journey continually pushes creative boundaries, through perfectly controlled yet organic glass explorations of nature's colours and patterns.

Louis Thompson's glass artworks draw inspiration from taxonomy, scientific research and medical apparatus. He creates collections of related objects varying in colour, form and scale, often featuring sequences of freeblown glass vessels in which mysterious forms appear suspended within richly coloured mediums.

Sabrina Cant received her Bachelor of Arts in Ceramics and Glass from Buckinghamshire College in 1999. In 2004, upon graduating with an MA from The Royal College of Art, she was awarded the Bombay Sapphire New Designers Prize for her graduating piece. Sabrina has exhibited internationally through the Bombay Sapphire Prize and the BIGG (Breakthrough Ideas In Global Glass) Exhibition.

Sila Yücel is a dedicated and talented emerging young glass artist. Initially specialising in graphic design and immersed in the digital world, she now strives to reimagine those elements in a new and compelling medium. Her inspiration stems from her family's roots in northern Cyprus. Frequent trips as she was growing up started to reflect the contrast between the blossoming nature in the warm Mediterranean climate and the dividing boundaries humans have made.  

Czech artist Tomáš Brzon was born in Nový Bor and trained at the prestigious School of Glassmaking in Kamenický Šenov. Tomas has honed his craft alongside celebrated artists including Martin Rosol, Jan Mares, and Latchezar Boyadjiev. Now working from his studio in Nový Bor, his work has been exhibited across Europe and the United States.