At 87, Peter Layton remains one of the world's oldest actively practising glass artists. His London Glassblowing studio and gallery nurtures emerging and established talents while cultivating audiences for this relatively undiscovered medium.

Artist, pioneer, mentor, Peter Layton is one of the founding fathers of British studio glass. He discovered the art form while teaching ceramics in the US in the mid- 1960s, and has played a major part in elevating glass from an industrial medium to a highly collectable art form.

Peter is the founder of London Glassblowing and a pioneer in glass art. Now at the age of 87, he is still to be found actively creating in the studio or chatting to visitors. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of themes, Peter is constantly evolving his artistic output.

The UK's foremost hot glass studio & gallery for contemporary glass art, founded by Peter Layton in 1976. Worldwide shipping. 62-66 Bermondsey Street, London, United Kingdom SE1 3UD

At 87, Peter Layton is one of the world’s oldest practicing glass artists. From discovering glassblowing while teaching ceramics in America to establishing London Glassblowing, his journey spans decades of innovation.

Jun 27, 2022 · In 1976 he opened the London Glassblowing Workshop in an old towage works on the Thames at Rotherhithe.

Peter Layton has been at the forefront of British studio glass since the 1970s and has contributed more than most to its promotion and growing success. To celebrate Peter’s 80 th birthday and his commitment to the glassblowing craft, Design-Nation asked him a few questions.

peter layton and london glassblowing Pyramid Gallery’s celebratory exhibition features the work of London Glassblowing artists: Anthony Scala, Jochen Ott, Bruce Marks, Laura McKinley, Cathryn Shilling, Louis Thompson, Layne Rowe and Tim Rawlinson.

He subsequently established his own small glass studio at his pottery at Morar in the Highlands of Scotland, a Glass Department at Hornsey College of Art (Middlesex University) and in 1976, the London Glassblowing Workshop.

Feb 14, 2012 · Step into a world of radiant glass artistry, where Peter Layton's masterful creations await their perfect home. Discover the latest treasures in a variety of series, each piece a symphony of colour, handcrafted to bring beauty to your space.