Bullseye Glass Company is inviting members of the Pacific Northwest Glass to a viewing on Saturday, October 25^th 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 13^th Ave, Portland OR 97209
The entry door is in the middle of the block on NW 13^th 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.”

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:

• A well-established brand with a loyal, 15-year customer base.
• A fully functional teaching studio and retail operation.
• A reputation for excellence within the regional and national glass community.
  
  This is a “turn-key” opportunity for an artist or entrepreneur looking to make a significant
  impact in the art glass world.
  
  If you or someone you know might be the right fit to carry the torch at Melt Glass Art
  Supply, please reach out to Anthony O’Neil at 1-206-226-3430 or Aoneil@tworld.com for
  more information about the sale specifics and to sign an NDA, etc. You can also feel free to
  contact me directly at 1-360-771-5617 or info@meltglass.com to arrange a tour of the shop
  or to ask more industry-specific questions.
  
  Thank you for being such an integral part of my journey over the last 15 years. I can’t wait
  to see who will lead Melt into its next era.

Warmly,
SheriAnn Spurlock
OWNER, MELT GLASS ART SUPPLY

March 24 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Pacific Time: POSTPONED to MAY 5 @ 3:30-5:00pm

Kiln Carving

Join us on May 5th as speakers Greta Schneider, Rae Williamson and Carlyne Lynch share the process of kiln carving, which involves cutting a pattern or design in ceramic fiber paper and stacking glass on top of the pattern and firing the piece in a kiln.

Upcoming Events:

Sherlocking (Fairview OR, near Portland) & Zoom

March 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Pacific Time: Fairview OR

Open to all members: Participants can show, describe and explain their piece and ask questions. New tools and discoveries also get shared. The meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of most months at Margie Rieff’s house in Fairview OR (NE of Portland). Snacks are welcomed. Please contact Margie if you want to attend.

Please log in to see Margie’s address and the Zoom link

Vitrigraph Design & Demonstration, Portland

March 24 @ 2:00 am – 4:00 pm PDT

Sunday March 24th, 2-4pm. 
4110 NE Fremont Street, Portland, Oregon

Taking classes in the summer is a great way to meet new people who share your passion for glass and learn new skills at the same time. Be sure to register in advance so you don’t find the class full or canceled. Here are a just a sampling of members offering classes this summer. (S) indicates a sponsor who may give a discount to Guild members (log in and look at the About>Our Sponsors page to see discount terms):

• Bridget Culligan, Seattle WA: Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone Class at the Phinney Neighborhood Center July 22, 10am to 2pm, $110 more details.
  
• Zetamari (S) Seattle, WA: Mosaic Mirror Class, August 5-6, $295 + Materials more details
  
• Glass Expressions (S), Burien WA: Beginning Stained Glass Classes, 8 weeks, 5-8pm, $250 plus tools and materials: Mondays July 10 – Aug 28, or Tuesdays July 11 – Aug 29 more details
  
• Melt (S), Vancouver WA: Pick-A-Project Fusing $85 Saturday July 15th 3-5pm or Saturday July 22 11am-1pm more details; Intermediate Stained Glass: Leaded Panel $215, Wednesdays July 12-26, 5 to 8 pm more details
  
• Marvelous Mosaic (S) Deer Island OR: Mosaic Retreat: Bears Elk Deer, August 25-27, 2 and 1/2 days $525 + $75 for meals and lodging more details
  
• Bullseye (S), Portland OR: Great Plates Class, July 22nd, 11 am, $120 more details

See our Glass>Find a Teacher page for more members who teach smaller classes by appointment or to find a fall class. Start now to find the right mix of glass skills and fun for you.

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.

Please come meet the new PNWGG board and help us to set the course of the guild for the next year. See the event listing in the website in the calendar of events.