General Meeting: Create Stunning Glass Sliders!

There are quite a few glass events coming up this week, with opportunities to learn from PNW Glass Guild members, and shop for beautiful pieces made by member artists. More information for each event can be found on the Guild’s Events Calendar.

Wednesday, November 12th at 12:30 pm is a Sherlocking/Scaffolding meeting at member Margie Reiff’s in Fairview, Oregon (East Portland). Bring a piece that didn’t work out the way you expected and learn from other members.

Friday and Saturday, November 14-15th, you can shop and talk glass with member Pat Bielenberg at the Christmas Bazaar in Albany, OR.

Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16th, you can make fun holiday fused glass ornaments in a class at member Mark Brody’s Portland studio. If you aren’t available this weekend, he is offering a Mosaic class the following weekend, November 21-22 as well.

Sunday, November 16th at 3:30 pm we have an online Guild General Meeting in which you can learn about COE 82 fusing (i.e. fusing with window glass). Thanks to sponsor Glassy Cuts for sharing your expertise with the Guild!

We hope to see you at one or more of these events!

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 – 4:00

For the list of Guild members showing/selling their work and other details see
https://www.pnwglassguild.org/event/gathering-of-the-guilds-2023/

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.

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

Topic: Float Glass

You have choices! Let us introduce you to an incredible system of glass; more than what you might expect it to be. Start your journey here with us and learn about System 82 Float Glass — a system designed to make glass fusing accessible, affordable, and endlessly creative. We’ll blow the doors wide open on what’s possible with System 82, showing how its professional-grade quality, broad versatility, and approachable pricing give artists more room to create with confidence.

In this demo and talk, we’ll explore:

A clear look at what makes float different and why that difference matters for kilnforming artists

A live demo of sifting, layering, and building your own base sheets

How to harness the versatility of float for a wide range of projects and spark new inspiration

Myth-busting common misconceptions about float glass

A firing strategy that supports rather than restricts your vision

Special offers and goodies just for attendees of this session

Speaker: Lisa Stirrett of Glassy Cuts 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7822930560?pwd=2bH5zvIVs5qGfdM10TR9g74TK83ydv.1&omn=81306757357

The summer sunshine brings out beautiful refractions in glass, and fun ways to appreciate the art form! Read on to see how you can enjoy glass art and connect with artists around the Pacific Northwest in the next few weeks. As always, more details are in the event listings.

July 24-26 Bellevue Arts Fair, Bellevue, WA: This long-running art fair includes 3 members who were selected by a rigorous jury process to participate. Check out their booths and say hello if you are in the area next weekend.

August 1 Mid-Willamette Valley Glass Art Show & Sale, Independence, OR: Guild Sponsor Maganda Glass is filling their spacious parking lot with artist’s booths for this first-ever event. Stop by and visit with the participating artists and Maganda staff.

August 8 Glass Play Day, Seattle, WA: Karen Seymour is once again opening her studio to local glass artists to experiment with glass techniques. Come learn, share, and break glass together.

August 15: Guild Picnic, Fairview, OR: If you are in the Portland area, spend a fun afternoon connecting with fellow glass artists over great food and conversation at Margie Rieff’s home. Everyone is welcome.

August 15-16 Fresh Paint Festival, Everett, WA: Visit with Guild member Mel Williams and explore the Schack Art Center’s biggest summer festival.

January 28, 2024 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Pacific Time: Zoom

Topic will be how to use enamels in our glass work. Gill Reynolds (owner of sponsor Fusion Headquarters), Greta Schneider and Rae Williamson are among the speakers. See the event link on the Guild calendar for more information.