Welcome to the Guild of Glass Engravers
The Guild of Glass engravers is the only organisation in the UK specifically dedicated to the art of glass engraving. It 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. To find out more simply click on the MENU and explore this site.
The above image is "Oak leaves & acorns bowls" 2024 by Katharine Coleman MBE
British Glass Biennale
The British Glass Biennale is on Tuesday to Saturday from 26 August to 28 September at the Glasshouse, Stourbridge; the heart of the historic glass industry in the UK. The awards ceremony marks the start of the International Festival of Glass, a four-day event celebrating the drama and excitement of glass.
The following Guild members have had pieces selected for the Biennale.
Susan Burne
Katharine Coleman
James Denison-Pender
Dominic Fondé
Tracey Sheppard
Katharine Coleman has also been selected for the International Bead Biennale Artists 2024 too.
You can view their pieces here
Guild of Glass Engravers Exhibition at the World of Glass
2024 Guild of Glass Engravers International Exhibition
The World of Glass
Godfrey Pilkington Gallery
Chalon Way East, St Helens WA10 1BX
6th July-31st August 2024
The Guild of Glass Engravers is delighted to present their first exhibition at The World of Glass, St Helens, the premiere North West visitor centre for glass and heritage. An exhibition of contemporary engraved glass by members of the Guild of Glass Engravers. The primary aims of which are to promote the highest standards of creative design and craftsmanship in glass engraving.
To engrave glass is to embark on an absorbing and rewarding experience of working with light. The mysterious qualities of glass - a liquid metal caught in a moment of time and requiring both fire and water in the making - appear magical. Glass engravers capture, enhance and celebrate these qualities in their work and endeavour to communicate them to a wider audience.
With over 50 exhibits ranging from the miniscule to life size, using various engraving techniques and styles, this exhibition highlights the skill and creativity involved in being a glass engraver.
The exhibition is now closed but please CLICK HERE to see the exhibits
Wayne Hart Presentation
Wayne Hart gave a presentation on An Introduction to Lettering at the Guild's AGM 2023.
If you weren't able to attend, you can watch it HERE
Interview with Moonju Suh
Guild Fellow Claudia Phipps interviewed Moonju Suh, winner of the inaugural Guild of Glass Engravers Prize at the 2022 International Glass Biennale and Making Your Mark and David Peace Prize 2023.
You can watch the interview HERE
Summer Lecture 2023
Dominic Fondé gave a lecture on Small Worlds. Dominic Fondé - Miniature Glass Engravings
If you missed it, or want to watch it again, please click HERE
Making Your Mark 2023
The Guild of Glass Engravers presents "Making Your Mark", an Instagram based exhibition of works created by students based in the UK and overseas.
The photo to the right is of the winner "Happiness Diary" by Moonju Suh.
Here is a selection of engravings from GGE Fellows
Use the arrows to make the carousel spin then click on an image to bring up a larger version for a more detailed look.