Glass links
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: metmuseum.org
A selection of their permanent stained glass collection can be viewed on this site. - Centre international du vitrail à Chartres
The Centre International du Vitrail website (in French only) promotes the study and conservation of historic glass as well as encouraging new works and techniques from contemporary artists. Details of exhibitions and events are listed as well as educational material for schools. - Vidimus - on-line magazine devoted to medieval stained glass
Site for the only on-line magazine devoted to medieval stained glass. Vidimus appears monthly and subscription is free. The newsletter provides news and reporting on exhibitions, events, books and websites and every month contains a series of exclusive feature articles on a range of subjects. - North Lands Creative Glass
Northlands offer masterclasses and residencies in creative glassmaking, and on this site you can find out about some of the courses and make bookings. - NGC - The National Glass Centre
Well designed site that makes you rethink ideas about glass and its uses, with great features such as the interactive tour and webshop. - Museum of Glass | All Glass. All the Time.
View videos demonstrating different glass-making techniques and have a go on the Virtual Hot Shop where you can make your own glass artwork! - Guild of Glass Engravers - Welcome
The Guild acts as a forum for the teaching and discussion of engraving techniques and new developments from around the world as well as acting as a source of information to the public on all aspects of glass engraving and advises the growing number of individuals and institutions wishing to commission work. - PETER LAYTON AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED
"Peter Layton's London Glassblowing site introduces his hot glass studio which focusses on the creation and display of contemporary glass art. Included is a section on objects found in glassblowing workshops and what they are used for, a selection of glass by Layton and the inspiration behind it, where to see Layton's work as well as forthcoming events.
" - glassartists.org - showcasing contemporary glass artists
Galleries showcasing the work of contemporary glass artists, from jewellery and marbles to sculpture and stained glass. - Hot Topics at Glass Art Society
Includes images and links for Glass Art Society exhibitions past and present, and the Society newsletter.