Both - Born in Prague and brought up in England, Peter Layton 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 at the University of Iowa and since returning to Britain has been continuously at the forefront in promoting this magical and versatile medium.

Peter established London Glassblowing in 1976 and subsequently formed Peter Layton and Associates Limited in response to a desire to work on a more ambitious scale. Together with Simon Moss, Peter has produced a number of large-scale stainless steel and glass sculptures, commissioned for architectural settings.

"Since its establishment in the early 90's, the company has specialized in combining glass with metals, creating spectacular pieces to enhance both public and private spaces. We enjoy exploring monumental scale and the ambiguous visual qualities of light and material, and resolving the complex physical, spatial and aesthetic challenges they present."
Peter Layton