General Meetings on Zoom

The May 17th General Meeting featured member Milo Snyder who does sculptural glass lighting. He walked through his process from digital design and 3D printing to mold making and kiln casting, cold-working, and installation, as well as, spoke about the realities of building a practice – from technical challenges, to business considerations. Members can log in and find the meeting video under Glass>Education, Sculptural Lighting.

July 18-19, as part of the American Craft Council Open Studio event, Milo Snyder showing his studio in Seattle about 10 blocks from the Seattle Guild picnic July 19 so it will be easy to drop in and see his impressive studio and work on your way home.

The June 28th General Meeting featured Portland area artist Jason Payton, the maker who can help you create kiln‑carved magic! Jason talked about how artists can use his collection of laser‑cut fiber paper designs, or let him transform your own sketches into a one‑of‑a‑kind masterpiece. Jason also crafts stunning custom wood frames to showcase your work, and designs lighting that will make your glass glow as if it has a life of its own. You can see his amazing portfolio at 789customdesigns.com. Video will be posted soon

Our next General Meeting on Zoom will be in September. Watch for more information coming soon.

Jayson Payton’s hand built laser cutter handles fiber paper, wood and other sheet materials up to very large sizes.