Cold-working skills open up a world of sculpting glass. We both have years of on the job learning, investing in the right equipment along the way for the work we have wanted to make. There is so much room for creativity in how we work with glass after it is cast. Rising to the challenges creatively keeps potential and quality of outcomes developing.
This large variable speed flatbed is a vital part of making our work. It is a joy to use. It has a beautiful 36 inch flat cast iron plate. We specifically asked for it to not have the fixing nut sticking up so that we can grind large pieces using the whole width of the plate.
Here Richard is grinding the base of a 45 kg sculpture to get its core balance just right.
We achieve this with Sally turning the wheel by hand to get it started and then grinding using a slow mechanised speed. #glasssculpture #jacksonfawkesglass #coldworking #grinding #creativity
We are proud to have had the pleasure of creating the Mastercard Cup trophy for an on-pitch meeting between two clubs, @londoncitylionesses and @ol.lyonnes , within Michele Kang’s global women’s football portfolio, Kynisca Sports International, that feature some of the world’s best players.
The match brought together two of the world’s leading women’s football clubs with one brand @mastercarduk championing the game, coming together to celebrate excellence.
LC Lyonnes hosted London City Lionesses for the pre-season match on 29 August at their home training ground, the Groupma OL Training Centre in Lyon. LC Lyonnes won 4 : 0 with the trophy staying France.
It always feels really good to work on projects that amplify the profile of women dedicated to what they do, thriving and leading in their field. Women’s football is up there, exciting to follow and watch and inspirational!
Thank you @octagonuk for another great opportunity to work with the best of the best.
#womeninsport #bestofthebest #inspirational #jacksonfawkesglass #womensfootball
Last night was the opening of the International Festival of Glass, @ifog2026 put on by @glassartsociety and hosted at the @theworldofglasssthelens in St Helens.
Great evening catching up with everyone and meeting new faces. Delighted that a piece from my Eternal Exchange series was selected for the British Glass Biennale. Strangely pieces in this series have rarely been exhibited in the UK. This golden piece was displayed beautifully with excellent work by @sarahwiberley , @liamreevescreativeglass and @jahdayfordesign .
There are several exhibitions to see as part of the International Festival of Glass which runs until 1 November.
#golden #glassart #sallyfawkes #glasscollectors #sculpture
Celebrating 30 Years of Plateaux
Three decades of discovering remarkable artists, championing contemporary glass sculpture, and sharing exceptional works with collectors around the world.
To mark this milestone, @plateaux_gallery_london invite you to their Anniversary Exhibition—a special pop-up presentation in Soho, London, open for a limited period only.
9–27 July 2026
7 Denman Place, Soho, London
We are delighted to have our work in this exhibition. Thank you Leo.
They look forward to welcoming old friends, new collectors, and everyone with a passion for extraordinary contemporary glass.
#PlateauxGallery #ContemporaryGlass #GlassArt #GlassSculpture #jacksonfawkesglass
The 17th and final Fresh Air Sculpture 2026
Opens this weekend.
We have been invited to exhibit at every Fresh Air Sculpture since 2001 and are back again for this last blast of fresh air!
Image 1 - Aspire - A Jackson Fawkes collaboration
Image 2 - From Past Memory V - Richard Jackson
Image 3 - Silent Secret - Sally Fawkes - acquired for the Abel Smith’s permanent art collection 2001
Sunday 14th June to Sunday 5th July 2026
Open 10am-5pm daily including Sundays.
at
The Old Rectory, Quenington, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5BN.
Fresh Air Sculpture was launched in 1992 by Lucy Abel Smith and her late husband David as a biennial exhibition celebrating contemporary art in the beautiful riverside setting of their garden at the Quenington Old Rectory near Cirencester.
Now, Lucy and the Trustees have decided that the 17th show, Fresh Air Sculpture 2026, is to be the last.
“What a celebration it shall be! We shall be inviting many of those who have shown since the early days to return. There will also be new artists’ work on view too. Art has always been at the heart of what we do at The Old Rectory and everyone will be welcome at this celebration.” Lucy
#artexhibition #sculpture #glassart #jacksonfawkesglass #outdoorart
For 50 years, London Glassblowing has championed studio glassmaking. This anniversary exhibition brings together over 40 artists - current residents, cherished guests, and pioneers from@founder Peter Layton’s earlier studios- to celebrate a remarkable journey from 1976 to today’s thriving gallery.
We are proud to be invited Esteemed Guest Artists exhibiting new work in this landmark exhibition.
#studioglass #glasssculpture #50years #glassart #exhibition
Every year I have the pleasure of introducing the students @glassandceramics_kglakademi to casting glass in a kiln and cold working kiln cast objects. I always come away feeling hopeful and inspired by new generations immersing themselves in working directly with materials beginning craft based careers.
The Royal Danish Academy’s glass and ceramics school is a special place where the selected students can really immerse themselves in their studies. The facilities available to the students are fantastic, and, importantly for hands on craft and materials lead learning they have space to think, create and reflect. The ethos of the school encourages experimental development and builds confidence in working with materials. A great deal of attention is paid to current technologies and sustainability within the course too.
The students graduate with a Professional Batchelor : Crafts in Glass and Ceramics after 3 years and 3 months of study and proudly emerge with their own unique artistic voices shining through in their crafted objects ready for their next steps.
The school is on the Danish island of Bornholm, a small island immersed in the tradition of Danish Craft.
Thank you @ninabornholm @vikikert @dueoddeglas for your support to make the busy days teaching smooth and for great interactions, I always enjoy working with you.
And
Thank you for working so hard and for your thousands of questions, it kept me on my toes! You were a pleasure to work with.😁 @solara.by.clara @selmabarfod @psalass @emma.wood.art @dewynenn
I am looking forward to seeing your work next year!
#craft #glass #education #castglass #sallyfawkes
Delighted to be showing in @gallerypangolin popular Christmas Cracker! exhibition.
Hope you can get along to see the show!
The show includes a collection of sculpture, prints, drawings and books.
Open until 19 December 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday, 10am - 1pm Saturday.
#sculpture #sculptureexhibition #stroud #art #artforsale #cotswoldlife #glassartforsale #glassartwork #glasssculpture #christmascracker #artforchristmas #interiorart #jacksonfawkesglass #sallyfawkes #sallyfawkesglass #richardjackson #richardjacksonglass #smallart
