'In a way, glassblowing is almost performance art': London Glassblowing studio celebrates 40th anniversary

London Glassblowing is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Founded in 1976 by Londoner Peter Layton, it's the oldest studio of its kind in the capital, and one of the oldest glassblowing studios in Europe.

London Live recently went down to the studio near London Bridge to talk to glass artists there.

“What makes it unique is the fact that we have both the gallery and the studio in the same place,” said artist Anthony Scala.

He continued, “It’s one of the appealing aspects of glass blowing that it’s almost performance art in a way.

“The public can come here and see the works being made right before the eyes.”