Crafters’ Market in Deer Island, OR

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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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Celebrating 60 years of art, music, and food in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Featuring Guild members Cheryl Chapman, Mitzi Kugler, Mari Aoki Knight, and many other artists in a variety of media. https://lakewood-center.org/festival-of-the-arts/

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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September 29 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Pacific Time:via Zoom

Portland Waterjet will be our host. This will be a live event AND a Zoom for members outside the Portland area.

Contact the VPs, Barb Kienle and Carlyne Lynch, to submit questions for our panel meeting.

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

July 30 – August 2, 10 am – 4 pm

Member Cheryl Chapman will teach her reverse enameling process for the first time in the Seattle area! Join her at the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) to learn how to turn an animal photograph into an adorable, fun caricature portrait in glass all while learning about enamels and how to do reverse glass painting using a variety of mediums, tools and Easy Fire Enamels. Class Registration

The Guild Picnic that was scheduled for August 3rd at Gail’s house in Battle Ground WA has been CANCELLED. Gail is a Red Cross volunteer and they need her for a disaster response team. If you also want to donate time or money https://www.redcross.org/local/washington/ways-to-donate.html