CANCELED: Sherlocking at Margie’s on Wed. 2/5

Glass Art tour and sale Sept 14-15, 10 AM to 5 PM

In just 6 stops in the greater Portland OR area you can talk with 12 PNW Glass Guild members and see (and buy) their amazing work: bowls, pendants, glass landscapes, lamps and more. Most sites have demos and some have fun projects. All 6 studios are part of the drawing for a $100 gift certificate. See the event listing for the map, artist info and all the fun details. Print the flyer for the drawing form (or pick it up at your first stop).

January 26 @ 3:30-5:00pm. Pacific Time : Via Zoom

Basic glass photography tips followed by how to get the image off your cell phone and onto a website with a bit of photo-editing thrown in too. Our Members’ Gallery will be the specific example but the tips are going to be widely applicable. Bring your own examples and questions.

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May 25, 2025 @ 3:30-5:00pm. Pacific Time : Via Zoom

A great way to turn your scrap into something wonderful. Our speakers Daryle Ryder and Carlyne Lynch will discuss pot and glass preparation, kiln setup and firing considerations, dynamics of molten glass flow, safety precautions, tips, finished projects. See the event link for more info.

March 16, 2025 @ 3:30-5:00pm. Pacific Time : Via Zoom

Create Stunning Glass Sliders!

Discover the captivating art of glass sliders! Join us and learn how to create these organic, flowing glass pieces.  Our speakers Carlyne Lynch and Andrew Jagels, will cover:

Ideas for using your finished sliders in decorative or functional pieces

Layering glass and frit for beautiful color and texture

Understanding firing schedules for optimal flow

Tips and tricks for achieving unique shapes and effects

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Lots happening this month:

• Nov. 10-12 join members Lael Bennett and Mari Aoki Knight and over 100 other local artists in the 35th Best of the NW art show at hanger 30 in Seattle’s Magnuson Park

• Nov. 18 Flash Play Day via Zoom since it is mostly kilnwork. It will be described in detail in next week’s November Newsletter

• Nov. 18-19 Members Shirley Bishop and Charlene Hale and about 14 more artists in a variety of media are looking forward to seeing you on this 4 studio tour. See WashougalStudioArtists.org for more info. (Washougal is NE of Portland on the north side of the Columbia River).

• Nov. 18-19 Member Ann Cavanaugh and many other nature-themed artists are selling their work in the 43rd Wild Arts Festival, an annual fundraiser for the Portland Audubon Society, at Portland State University’s Viking Pavillion.

• Nov. 19 Guild General Meeting: Holiday Projects for Kids: Will you share a glass project that kids can do? Tune in and get some ideas on how to nurture a love of glass in the budding artists in your neighborhood. Please contact VP Rachel Dollar to add yourself to the list of speakers . Meetings run so much smoother and are more interesting if you have speaker lineup in advance. 3:30 via Zoom

Looking ahead: 3 Holiday Parties in December

in Beaverton OR (Dec. 9), Seattle WA (Dec. 10), and Vancouver WA (Dec. 17)

Location: Marvelous Mosaic Studio, Deer Island, Oregon

Dates: October 25-27, 2024

Embark on a joyous three-day creative journey with mosaic artist Angie Heinrich at Marvelous Mosaic’s studio in Deer Island, Oregon, located about an hour northwest of Portland. Create a beautiful 21-inch mirror with a mosaic border. All levels of glass knowledge and skill welcome. Click here to learn more and register.

Schedule

Day 1: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (design)

Day 2: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm or later (design)

Day 3: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm (grout/finish)

Cost: $525 for 21″ mirror + $75 food/venue fee (not optional – billed at time of stay).

Upgrade to 26″ mirror for additional $225. Lodging onsite available for additional cost.