Other Education

Holiday Ornaments, Items and Shows

At our November 2024 General Meeting we heard from different artists on making  holiday ornaments and other holiday items. We also learned valuable  tips on picking shows to fit your work. 

Thank you to our speakers: Angie Zetamari from Zetamari Mosaic Artworks in Seattle, WA and Pam Bielenberg from Albany, OR

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Powder Challenge

At the June 23, 2024 General Meeting, Greta Schneider introduced the Sgraffito Powder Challenge starting July 7th. There were difficulties recording the meeting, so please find the video we showed to introduce Kelly Crosse Alge’s Sgraffito Drawing techniques at the bottom of her website home page modernancientglass.com

Kiln Carving

At the May 2024 General Meeting, speakers  Carlyne Lynch, Rae Williamson and Greta Schneider discussed the basics of kiln carving and shared examples. 

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Sherlocking (Troubleshooting) Meetings

The recordings of these hybrid meetings on troubleshooting your glass surprises will be posted here shortly. They happen the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Margie Rieff’s in Fairview OR (Near Portland). See the calendar listing for more info.

Shaping Tools

At our May 2023 PNW Glass Guild General Meeting Barbara Cashman – talked about SilkeMat and how you use it. Lael Bennett gave information on how to fire on stainless steel screen without the glass sticking.

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Kiln Maintenance

At our Feb. 2023 General Meeting Delores Taylor and several others give tips on what to look for when buying and maintaining your kiln

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Mosaic Presentation (2 part series)

This is a two part series with Mark Brody on part 1 and Kory Dollar on part 2.

Part One: Mark Brody:

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Part Two: Kory Dollar from Marvelous Mosaic Fine Art:

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