CANCELED: Sherlocking at Margie’s on Wed. 2/5
Due to the icy weather Sherlocking at Margie Reiff’s in Fairview (east Portland) is canceled and will be rescheduled. More info soon.
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General Meeting: Teaching Glass Workshops and Classes
June 22, 2025 @ 3:30-5:00pm. Pacific Time : Via Zoom
This presentation is designed for glass artists looking to expand their practice by offering educational workshops and classes. We’ll delve into the practical considerations of establishing a teaching program, covering essential aspects such as studio space requirements, effective advertising strategies, and insurance coverage. Whether you’re a seasoned glass artist or just starting, this session will provide valuable insights to help you build a thriving and sustainable teaching business. Join us to hear Karen Seymour, Lael Bennett and Kory Dollar share their experiences.
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New June Glass Events
We’ve just added two more events featuring PNW Glass Guild members to our Events Calendar. Check out all the details and plan to attend if you’re in the area!
June 19 – 21 Edmonds, WA: Edmonds Art Festival Gallery Show featuring Linda Schnell.
June 26-28 Roseburg, OR: Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival featuring Cheryl Chapman.
There are several other events happening in June, including sponsor Mandarin Stained Glass’ Community Art Show near Tacoma, WA so go out and support your local glass artists!
See the Events Calendar for all the summer happenings, and be sure to tell us about any shows or festivals you are participating in so we can let the rest of the Guild know!
Edmonds WA Art Festival June 16-18
Member/sponsor Angie Heinrich (Zetamari), and over 160 other artists in glass and other media will be showing/selling their work in the field at 700 Main Street in Edmonds WA this weekend. https://www.edmondsartsfestival.com/booth-artists-festival/
Members: publicize your events this summer on the Guild’s calendar by logging in and filling out the “Submit Calendar Event” form you find under About>Contact Us on the menu.
Happy New Glass Year:
Here are some events to get you started:
CHANGED: Jan. 21, 2:00 pm: Open house for Guild Members in Fairview OR (east of Portland)
Jan. 15, 7:00 pm: Board meeting via Zoom (it was rescheduled from last week)
Jan. 28, 3:30 pm: General meeting via Zoom, “Working With Enamels“
Feb. 4, 11:00 am: Glass etc. Potluck Brunch in Seattle
April 19-21: Gathering of the Guilds in Portland
Registration and other info will be available soon.Increase your skills this year. See the “Find a Teacher” list for links to see member-teachers’ new classes.
For more skill building tips members can log in and view videos of past General Meetings under Glass>EducationGathering of the Guilds starts Friday
April 28-30 this free event at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland is the biggest item on the Guild calendar for good reason.
• See lots of great glass from PNW Glass Guild members as well as work from 5 other guilds.
• Watch demonstrations and talk to artists.
• Look for the charity table where members are donating the proceeds of sales to benefit Mercy Corps.
• Have a great time enjoying and interacting with art and artists.
Hours are:
April 28, Friday – 10:00 – 7:00
April 29, Saturday – 10:00 – 6:00
April 30, Sunday – 10:00 – 4:00For the list of Guild members showing/selling their work and other details see
https://www.pnwglassguild.org/event/gathering-of-the-guilds-2023/Summer is even better with glass!
It’s hot, but the sun brings out the beautiful glass refractions we all love. Take some time to enjoy glass with others at one of the upcoming events around the region.
August 15 Guild Picnic. Fairview, OR. RSVP today for this Guild picnic hosted by Margie Rieff at her lakefront home just outside Portland. Talk glass and share good food with other glass aficionados. For the brave, Margie has a couple of kayaks and a paddle board available. Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend the picnic. Contact her at therieffs at gmail.com for the address and more details.
August 15-16 Fresh Paint Festival. Everett, WA Visit member Mel Williams’ booth, and check out the many other artists showing their work in the Schack Art Center’s big summer art show in downtown Everett. This vibrant event features over 100 artist booths, live entertainment, interactive activities, glassblowing, and more.
August 22-23 Silverton Arts Festival, Silverton, OR Guild member Kathy Kollenburn of Wildflower Fusing will be part of this juried event featuring 75 artists from around the Northwest. Find her at booth 20, under the trees in Coolidge-McClaine Park.