Join PNWGG members on Wednesday, June 25th at 1:00 pm for a Sherlocking/Scaffolding meeting. Bring one of your glass pieces and get feedback from your fellow “Glassies”. We will also try to put this on Zoom
RSVP at therieffs@gmail.com for Margie’s address. RSVP’s would be very nice. Non-members are welcome!
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.
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.
May 25, 2025 @ 3:30-5:00pm. Pacific Time : Via Zoom
Pot melts are a fascinating method for creating free-form glass art. Ever wondered how those mesmerizing, flowing glass pieces are created? This presentation will cover: Pot and glass preparation, kiln setup and firing considerations, dynamics of molten glass flow, safety precautions, tips, finished projects
Visit 33 artists in 11 studios throughout the Damascus, OR area, southeast of Portland this weekend. PNW Glass Guild member Kathy Kollenburn of Wildflower Fusing will be among those showing their work. See the event listing for an interactive map and more details.
11 am the first Sunday of April: come to Karen Seymour’s house just west of the Seattle Zoo and talk glass with other artists. It usually runs to about 1:30. Bring a dish that will feed about 8 people. If you want something to drink other than water please bring that too.
Show and tell: We love to see what you’ve been doing or hear what you are planning. Bring your glass questions too — there’s usually quite an accumulated level of experience at the table.
RSVP to Karen so she has an idea of how many are coming — it’s really difficult to get out more chairs etc. after people start arriving.
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
February 23 @ 3:30-5:00pm. Pacific Time : Via Zoom
Kick off the new year by getting your studio in tip-top shape! Join us as Mitzi Kugler unveils her custom-designed frit organizer and shares her best studio organization tips. Plus, come prepared to share your own brilliant organization hacks, ideas and challenges for taming that glass, tools, scraps, molds, and more! Let’s inspire each other to create the ultimate creative space. together!
Take a trip out to the the Marvelous Mosaic Studio in beautiful Deer Island, Oregon on this coming weekend, February 1st or 2nd, for their Crafters’ Market. See the event listing for more details.
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.
This is a not-to-be-missed event! We have an awesome potluck dinner with Linda Gerrard preparing the main course (and probably a few other things). The appetizer, salad, side dishes, libations and desserts are brought by the members in attendance. Believe me when I say, you won’t go home hungry!
Not only will you be treated to an amazing meal, there is also a very fun gift exchange. You spend no more than $25.00 for the gift, everyone randomly selects a number and the fun begins. Don’t get too attached to your awesome gift because it just might get stolen.
Please RSVP to Linda at pnwggholidayparty@gmail.com no later than Monday November 25th to get the address and additional details.
November 17,2024 @ 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Pacific Time Via Zoom
Join us at our General Meeting to hear how Angie Zetamari from Zetamari Mosaic Artworks in Seattle, WA and Pam Bielenberg from Albany, OR share the holiday items they create, what shows they participate in and how they select their shows. We will have an open forum for others who want to share their work and thoughts on selecting shows.
Member Shirley Bishop asks that you mark your calendars for the 4th annual Holiday Art Market Tour in Washougal, Washington (northeast of Portland). On November 16-17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., you can visit her studio and 12 other artists’ studios, and meet 25 local artists. Find inspiration and some great gifts for the holidays. See washougalstudioartists.org for more information.
Oct. 19 in Washougal membersLinda Roman and Kate Nicklos will be selling their work at the Holiday Bazzar. That’s Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm in the Bethel Community Church at 1438 B st
MEMBERS: you can add YOUR events to the calendar by logging in and filling out the form at About>Contact Us. The volunteer will usually get it added within a day or two.
October 27,2024 @ 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Pacific Time Via Zoom
Join us to hear how different glass artists pack and ship their glass safely. This will be especially timely with the holiday season approaching. We will also be discussing different ways members label their art with care tags, price tags and all those other inclusions that make you seem more professional. Come learn and share your own techniques.
This will also be our Annual Meeting for election of officers. The Zoom link and more information will be provided on the event listing as we get closer.
We will be going to Portland Water Jet (one block from Bullseye Glass) in Portland. The address is 3383 SE 21st Street, Portland, Oregon. They are closed on Sunday and will open JUST for the Guild’s meeting!
Waterjet cutting directs a high-pressure jet of water and abrasive to cut materials and in our case glass. This process offers a cost-effective solution to repetitive and high-volume production.
Guild member Carlyne Lynch has drawn seven design ornaments or suncatchers that would be difficult to cut symmetrically. These seven designs with holes included can be ordered by the sheet. You can order a sheet or split one with another member before and after our visit. Now is a perfect time to start holiday items. Please do not ask Portland WaterJet to split your order! Do the split order through the guild and Carlyne, she will arrange with another member to split.
Process: Call and pay for your glass at Bullseye and leave it with your name on it for WaterJet to pick up. Call and place your order with Portland WaterJet (202-476-9939) and let them know you have glass waiting. Ask for the ornament package and arrange with them for estimated times. Below is a 24″ X 24″ Tekta design sheet. The cost for waterjet cutting the design sheet below on 24×24 inch Tekta is $107, plus the glass itself.
We encourage you to attend the meeting to learn more about the waterjet process, even if you are not ready to have any glass cut at this time. Log in and find the Zoom link on the event page or request it
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 theevent listingfor the map, artist info and all the fun details. Print the flyer for the drawing form (or pick it up at your first stop).
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.
Glass Art Tour & Sale Sept. 14-15, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Portland/Vancouver: Register by Aug 15th (next Thurs.)
Showing your work at a studio tour is very different from doing an art show. You don’t have to pack and unload everything in a few hours plus you often end up with a cleaner studio. The customers are genuinely interested in why and what you do. There are fewer of them but they BUY. It’s lots of fun. You’ll spend two days talking about glass and find yourself inspired and energized to make more art.
This greater-Portland/Vancouver area studio tour is in its 9th year. Current PNW Glass Guild members who have their studio or home in these five counties: Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas (Oregon) or Clark (Washington State) are encouraged to register to be on the tour. Some already registered studios have space for guests (you must be a current PNW Glass Guild member to participate). More guest artists generally means more customers stop by your location. Here’s the link to theregistration info. Please contact Linda Gerrard if you have questions.
October 19-20 Seattle studio tour may have space for a couple more guest artists.
The PNW Glass Guild sponsored Glass And Decor studio tour and sale is part of Refract, the big Seattle area 4-day glass celebration. Contact Karen Seymour for more info, please include phone #, best time to call, and a link to your website or PNW Glass Guild Members’ Gallery page.