Peter Layton

Born in Prague and brought up in England, Peter studied ceramics at the Central School of Art and Design in London under some of the foremost potters of the day. He chanced upon glassblowing while teaching ceramics in USA and has been continuously at the forefront in promoting this magical and versatile medium.

In the early 70's Peter was instrumental together with Sam Herman, in setting up the Glasshouse in Covent Garden. 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 in an old towage works on the Thames at Rotherhithe.

Following the demise of British Artists in Glass, Peter initiated the now thriving Contemporary Glass Society (CGS), becoming its first chairperson. In 2003 Peter was awarded honorary life membership of CGS.

To purchase an item please call 01753 622333 or email info@jam-eton.co.uk