Glass Society of Ireland
Creating a Distinct Identity for Irish Glass
We bring people together to explore the fascinating world of glass. Whether your interest is in glass from the past or from today join us in supporting and celebrating Irish Glass.
We are delighted to welcome Adrienne Diamond as our Chairperson and Madeleine Hellier as our Vice Chair.
Some recent from the GSoI and our members – GSoI At Bloom, the launch of our publication ‘Glass Ireland‘, the launch of our dedicated schools page and education pack along with our educational film which was now been shown in three international film festivals, our GSoI Day at Collins Barracks, the educational day at The Hugh Lane Gallery, our Spanish/Irish Exchange, workshops at Mulranny Arts and the Munster Regional at Spacecraft Studios, Limerick, The Glass Runway, the representatives from GSoI at The Biot International Glass Festival, France and at the Hangzhou Culture and Creative Industry Expo. in China and our most recent exhibition Peace Bowls. We also established the GSOI inaugural Graduate Award for excellence at student level in the medium of glass. We look forward to a new year working together with our community.
Please follow this link to find out about our most recent exhibition open call for ‘CONNECTING’.
‘GLISTEN’ – ‘A Career In Glass Four Stories
‘GLISTEN’ SYNOPSIS
The aim of The Glass Society of Ireland in commissioning this short documentary film is to highlight various pathways for glass making as a potential career option. The Glass Society of Ireland is an independent, all-island, non-profit organisation that represents & promotes the Irish glass community all over the world. Showing an excellence in Irish glass, develops the international profile of Irish glass and increases the visibility of the craft and community.
The 10-minute film profiles four Irish artists working in a range of glass specialisms, including blowing, stained glass, glass construction and flame working. The film shows the processes of makers: Laura Quinn, Peadar Lamb, Alison Byrne and Rory Leadbetter. Hot and cold working methods are featured through various approaches, from fine art to craft to architectural installations. Each artist speaks about the journey to date and their experience while working in the field of glass.
Directed by Award winning filmmaker Jenny Keogh of Stand Out Films, the film is not only informative but visually beautiful.
Director: Jenny Keogh
Sound: Jenny Keogh
Camera Footage : Jenny Keogh & Colm Walsh
Editing: Jenny Keogh
Colour-grading: Jenny Keogh
Production: The Glass Society of Ireland : Róisín de Buitléar, Alison Mac Cormaic, Clare Bowe, Deirdre Cairns
Artists featured : Laura Quinn, Peadar Lamb, Alison Byrne, Rory Leadbetter
