GSoI Dublin Events 17th of June _ #chihulysses
To celebrate the arrival of Dale Chihuly in Dublin, the GSoI is hosting a number of events in the city on June 17th to coincide with his lecture and exhibition…
COLLECT London 2014
Kari Hakonsen – blown, cut and polished glass Earlier this month London’s Satchi Gallery was once again home to ‘The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects’, better known to everyone…
Glass Art Society Conference Chicago 2014
Richard Royal Demo Coming from NCAD’s glass programme in Dublin, I was excited about the opportunities that going on student exchange at Southern Illinois University would bring. One of these…
Who’s Buying? – Glass at Showcase Ireland
Filigrana Vases, BTU Studio Production line 2014 2013 was another good year for Irish craft. According to CCoI statistics the number of people buying craft has been rising in recent…
Bright Adventures: Interview with Karen Donnellan
In my new position as one of the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) glass artists in residence, I have the pleasure of sitting beside one of the most…
The Pilchuck Expereince – Apply Apply Apply
There’s a place near Seattle, half way round the world from our rainy little island, that’s synonymous with glass art: Pilchuck Glass School. Every year Pilchuck serves as melting pot…
GSoI: Looking back on Orientate (Part 2)
Mmmmmmmm… So lunch was delicious, all were in agreement on that point. The cosy atmosphere of the canteen also provided a good opportunity for guests, speakers and board members alike…
GSoI: Looking back on ‘Orientate’ 2013
the auction exhibition in CIT Crawford College foyer (photo Michael Holly, 2013) Dear reader, On Saturday the 2nd of November 2013 the recently re-formed Glass Society of Ireland…
Debbie Dawson in China
‘I am Not Magnificent’ – Debbie Dawson Congratulations to GSoI Chairperson Debbie Dawson who set off this week to China! Debbie will travel to Xi’an, China to represent Ireland in an…
GLASS GALORE! @Sculpture in Context,2013
Sculpture in Context – a must see event on the Dublin art calendar. Set up in 1985 by sculptors who wanted to create exhibition space outside the normal white-cube gallery, Sculpture in…