Other events coming up quickly:

To all customers who attended the Gathering of the Guilds in Portland, Oregon and made credit card or debit purchases at Marvelous Mosaic Fine Art booth, we have important information to share. Due to a technical glitch, our credit card reader ceased functioning properly from Saturday at 12:45 pm until Sunday at 4 pm. We kindly ask that if you purchased glass vitrigraph, glue, tools or pendants during these times, you check your charge statement and reach out to us if you were not charged for your purchase all charged did not go through between times indicated. Your attention to this matter will greatly assist our small business in recovering from this unforeseen setback. Kory Dollar of Marvelous Mosaic kory@marvelousmosaic.com or 360-719-9298

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.

As the weather warms and the sun stays up later each night, we are moving into spring glass event season! Reflecting the vibrancy of the glass community in the Pacific Northwest, there are events around the region coming up in the next few weeks. Check out the event listings for more details, and enjoy one or more of these amazing free shows.

April 24 – 26 Gathering of the Guilds, Portland, OR. This annual event at the Portland Convention Center features more than 300 artists from a variety of disciplines, including glass and beads, sculpture, woodworking, metal arts, weavers, and potters. Be sure to say hello to our 9 PNW Glass Guild members who will be showing their work. This year, there will be a special table set up to benefit Glass Guild member Andrew Jagels, who is facing significant medical bills from a recent diagnosis of ALS. Stop by the table to purchase one of the artworks or make a donation to the family’s GoFundMe account.

April 25-26 Art in Bloom Studio Tour, Seattle, WA. The twelfth annual event includes 15 artists showing their work focused on yard and garden art in 5 different studios in northeast Seattle. Meet the artists, see their studios, ask questions, and purchase beautiful art pieces to take home for yourself or as a gift.

April 22-26 PNW Artisan Marketplace, Mt. Vernon, WA. This is the last week to catch the blooming tulip fields and the equally beautiful art showcased in the PNW Artisan Marketplace. If you tiptoe through the tulips this week, stop in and see Guild member Mel William‘s glass landscapes, flowers, and more.

May 1 – 3 Gorge Artist Studio Tour, Columbia Gorge region, WA & OR. For twenty years, artists in Klickitat, Skamania, Hood River, and Wasco County have opened their studios to visitors. This year, there are 41 participating artists from a variety of disciplines, including Guild member Stephanie Johnston. Make a weekend of it and enjoy the natural and artistic beauty of the Columbia River Gorge.

Members – if you are showing your work in an upcoming market or event this spring, please let us know! It’s quick and easy to do – just log in and complete the form.

On August 30th, the guild will have a combined event at Margie Rieff’s house from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please bring food for a picnic – a ham will be provided as well as hamburgers and chicken. We will also be having a sherlocking/scaffolding meeting to talk about our glass pieces. Additionally, if you have glass supplies of any kind that you would like to swap or trade, please bring them. Please email Margie to let her know you are coming and ask for her address, and also let her know what food or beverage you can bring to the event.

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

Kiln Carving

Join us 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.

Contact the VPs, Barb Kienle and Carlyne Lynch, to get on the speakers list if you want to share on the topic.