This weekend (April 26-27, 10 am to 5 pm) come and talk glass with PNW Glass Guild members Lael Bennett, Bridget Culligan, Janiene Fitzpatrick, Karen Seymour, and David Smith plus see artists with other garden-related work during the free Art In Bloom Garden Art Studio Tour and Sale in NW Seattle. Maybe bring your Mom: it’s two weeks until Mother’s Day. See ArtInBloomSeattle.com for the map and more info.
Don’t miss the upcoming Guild General Meeting on Sunday, May 17th at 3:30 pm. Guild member Milo Snyder will share his unique approach to cast glass, and how to use digital fabrication and casting techniques to create complex glass forms that shape light and atmosphere. The meeting is on Zoom, so it’s easy to join us from the comfort of your own home.
Beloved shop, community art hub, and Guild sponsor Melt Glass Art Supply in Vancouver, WA is looking for a new owner. See the letter below from owner SheriAnn Spurlock.
Dear Fellow Glass Professionals,
After fifteen incredible years of building, teaching, and growing with the glass community, I
have decided that it is time for me to move on to my next chapter. With a mix of pride and
nostalgia, I am reaching out to share that Melt Glass Art Supply is officially for sale.
As many of you know, Melt is more than just a retail space; it is a hub for education and a
home for artists. Over the last decade and a half, I have poured my heart into creating a
space where creativity thrives and high-quality supplies are accessible.
What I am looking for:
My primary goal is to find a successor who understands the value of the community we’ve
built. I am looking for a buyer who is ready to step into this role within the next year—
someone with the passion to maintain the high standard of service my customers expect
and the vision to lead the business into its next decade.
The Opportunity:
Warmly,
SheriAnn Spurlock
OWNER, MELT GLASS ART SUPPLY
Count your lucky stars (or four-leaf clover) that you are connected to the Pacific Northwest Glass Guild! Where else can you find such an amazing collection of glass activities and opportunities for inspiration and education?
Over the next two weeks, you will have several chances to find a pot of glass at the end of the rainbow, so check out these events, and we hope to see you!
March 18 – Sherlocking in Fairview, OR – bring something to eat and a recent glass challenge or success to discuss with fellow glass artists.
March 22 – General Meeting on Zoom – learn from talented artist Andrew Jagel about the hidden power of contrast in art.
March 28 – Vendor Fair in Redmond, WA – shop for glass, meet vendors and watch demos, and share lunch with other glass artists at Northwest Art Glass.
March 29 – NEW Class! Silicone Mold Making in Seattle, WA – join glass artist Stephanie Johnston to learn how to make custom silicone molds that can be used for multiple firings. Space is very limited, so be sure to register right away.
Details are in the event listings.
Members and Sponsors: the last newsletter of the year is getting put together this weekend. Two PNW Glass Guild Holiday parties are already scheduled, one in the Portland area on December 7th and in Seattle on December 15th.
Do you want to hold one in your area or are you already having a holiday event for your glass-related business? If you want to invite our membership to attend please send the event info and your contact info to the Newsletter team by Friday November 1st. or log in to PNWGlassGuild.org and fill out the form at About>Contact Us, submit calendar event and we’ll help get the word out.
• The Art By Design show in Seattle WA Feb. 3-4 features 2 Guild members
• Also in Seattle WA there’s a Glass Artist’s Potluck at 11 AM Sunday Feb.5
• A Mosaic Retreat in Deer Island OR Feb 3-5
See the calendar for other classes in Deer Island OR and Battle Ground WA this month
And of course the ongoing registration for Gathering of the Guilds booths: if you buy your booth and get your photos in by tonight’s publicity deadline (Jan 31st) your art has a good chance of being seen all over Portland in the next 3 months as part of the big promotion planned by the GOTG organization. The show will be April 28-30.
BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) on Bainbridge Island, WA is hosting PNWGG member Cheryl Chapman’s Reverse Glass Enameling Workshop at the end of July. You can learn her techniques for painting on glass using high fire glass enamels. Learn what mediums to use, brushes, tools, kiln firings, etc. all while creating a piece with a design of your choosing along with sample pieces to take home. No experience necessary and all tools/materials are provided for you.
There are actually two opportunities for the workshop being held one after the other. See the details on their website.
July 17-20 https://www.create.bainbridgebarn.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=5322372
July 21-24 https://www.create.bainbridgebarn.org/AssnFe/ev.asp?ID=5322432
Bullseye Glass Company is inviting members of the Pacific Northwest Glass to a viewing on Saturday, October 25th from 2-4 pm at the Bullseye Gallery at 1308 NW Everett in Portland. This viewing will be of their Employee Working Glass Exhibition in the Bullseye Gallery, and Bullseye will provide some beverages and light snacks. This is an amazing opportunity to see and experience the amazing creativity of all of Bullseye employees. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Lesley Kelly as soon as possible so we can notify Bullseye of the number of guild members they can expect.
New information from Bullseye on the location of the event: “The entrance for the show is at 350 NW 13th Ave, Portland OR 97209
The entry door is in the middle of the block on NW 13th between the furniture stores JoyBird and Room & Board. We will have a Bullseye sign in the street by the door. Enter and take the elevator in the hallway to the second floor.”