3:30 pm Everyone is welcome at our general meetings.
Greta Schneider and several other members will present on their favorite tools, provide notice of exciting classes on the horizon, and recommend learning experiences and techniques.
Members can log in and go to the event listing for the Zoom link or you can request the link from the volunteer.
MEMBERS: Take a tour of the Guild’s website and learn how to take advantage of some of your most useful membership benefits. See the event listing https://www.pnwglassguild.org/event/website-tour-nov12-21/ for the Zoom link after you log in.
There may be one in-person space left for Saturday’s vitrigraph Play Day at Carlyne Lynch’s SW Portland studio where we will pull stringers. Those who attend in person can take a batch home. It will also be on Zoom. RSVP to Carlyne Lynch The Zoom link will be available on the event listing closer to the event.
This is a member only event, please join the Guild prior to registering
This weekend see Guild member Cheryl Chapman of Silly Dog Art Glass and about 90 more artists in glass and other media at the 33rd Fall Best Of the NW in hangar 30 in Seattle’s Magnuson Park. Note that there is an admission charge to the show. We are so pleased that this well-juried show is back to being in-person (with masking, proof of vaccination etc.).
Member Shirley Bishop of Studio13 Glass Art will be part of this weekend’s 10 artist Holiday Art Market tour in Washougal WA. 10 am to 4pm both days. She’s number 5 on the map https://www.washougalstudioartists.org/
One of our member benefits is alerting our members and subscribers to the week’s glass related events every Tuesday. Members can log in and fill in the “Submit Calendar Event” form: https://www.pnwglassguild.org/contact-us/#event
If you’re not yet a member, you can chose “join” from the top menu and be a member in just a few minutes.
Members Ann Cavanaugh and Vicki Green are 2 of the 50 artists selected to open their studios during the Clark County (WA) Open Studio tour. The tour is Nov 6 & 7, 10am to 5pm. Find information at artstra.org. Ann is studio #30 25605 NE Cooley Rd Battleground WA 98604. Vicki is studio #38 11914 NE 49th Ct Vancouver WA 98686. We have both been very busy creating new work for your visit.
By appointment at Carlyne Lynch’s studio in Wilsonville OR, a SW Portland suburb. Bring your grandchildren over 8 years old and bring yourself and join me in my studio for fun and adventure and no experience required. Make a free ornament. All supplies and tools will be provided, and no experience is needed. I will have kits available and be on hand to cut a hat, scarf or whatever your unique ornament needs. You create the ornament and I will fire it and get it back to you within a week. I have offered this workshop for three years. This year masks will be required, and social distancing will be offered. Email Carlyne Lynch for an appointment or drop by Carlyne’s
Join Carlyne Lynch on Saturday, November 13th from 11am to 1pm for a vitrograph play day where we will pull stringers. Those who attend in person can take a batch home. RSVP to Carlyne Lynch. There is room for up to 8 people at Carlyne’s SW Portland studio and an unlimited number via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the event listing closer to the event.
This is a member only event, please join the Guild prior to registering
Via Zoom this Sunday from 3:30 to 5:30
A short election of officers for next year and then several artists will talk about how they do lighting: 3-d printing, solar power, Patte de Verre, getting parts and more will probably be discussed. Anyone else who does lighting is encouraged to give a short show and tell. See the event listing for more details.
This weekend, Oct 16-17, say hi to Guild Members Lael Bennett, Bridget Culligan, Kathy Johnson, Connie Munford, and Karen Seymour and 20+ other artists at the 7 site GlassAndDecor.com studio tour in north Seattle. Our tour is part of Refract ( RefractSeattle.org ) a much larger 50+ venue, area-wide event which starts Thursday, Oct. 14th. Here’s an unofficial 1 page Refract schedule (pdf) if you want something printable.
See new work by Member Linda Gerrard at her studio during the Washington County Studio Tour, washcoart.org, this weekend, Oct. 16th and 17th, from 10:00 to 5:00 both days. There are over 40 other artists doing paintings, sculpting, photography, glass art and more. Map of participants. Make a day of seeing art and enjoy!! If you have questions, please email Linda.
Oct. 16-17, 10am to 5pm, Guild sponsored GlassAndDecor.com 7-studio tour and sale in north Seattle. 20+ artists in various media with art to enliven your home. There will be glass at every site. Many artists will have demos. Meet 5 PNW Glass Guild Members: we all look forward to talking glass with you. See GlassAndDecor.com for map, artist info etc.
This event is part of Refract, the much larger 4-day Seattle area glass celebration October 14-17 see RefractSeattle.org.
October 16-17, 10am to 5pm, Member Linda Gerrard invites you to stop by during the Washington County Open Studio Tour (near Portland OR) which will have over 40 participating artists. Her address is 8400 SW Maverick Terrace in Beaverton . She’ll have prize drawings and treats to go (masks required). Tour Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1VoQGv52zBULnUJBjcW7slQJE0BaosSyx&ll=45.51201631527056%2C-123.017737&z=10
Here are two of Linda’s new pieces:
Most of the October 24th General Meeting will be artists showing off their lamps and other lighted pieces (3:30 pm via Zoom). Contact Karen Seymour to be added to the list. Details: https://www.pnwglassguild.org/event/general-meeting-10-21/
September 18-19, 10 am to 4 pm https://www.pnwglassguild.org/event/open-studios-portland/
14 masked-up members are showing their glass in 4 well-ventilated places despite the weather. Come see some demos, talk about glass, buy some art, and maybe even make a free suncatcher or win a prize in the drawings.
Sept 17-19 members Stephanie Johnson and Andy Nichols will be at Nichols Art Glass, 912 West 6th Street,The Dalles, OR https://www.gorgeartists.org/2021-artists#/andy-nichols/
Sept 18-19 See member Lynn McManus at site # 5, 7400 Braemar Drive, Edmonds WA https://www.edmondsartstudiotour.com/studios (there’s another amazing studio at JLS Glass, site #1, 13812 68th Ave W, Edmonds, WA)
We apologize for sending in out the wrong link to the September newsletter last week. For those who didn’t figure it out, here is the correct link: https://www.pnwglassguild.org/article-cat/issue-2021-09/
September 18th & 19th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This will be our 6th year having an Open Studio Tour and Sale*. We have several artists at each spot so you can see a lot of glass with just a few stops, either outdoors or with good ventilation. If you aren’t in the show, mark your calendar to come be inspired, and maybe even get some new treasures
ContinuedThis will be our 6th year having an Open Studio Tour and Sale*. We have several artists at each spot so you can see a lot of glass with just a few stops, either outdoors or with good ventilation. If you aren’t in the show, mark your calendar to come be inspired, and maybe even get some new treasures
Continuedsip something cold, and talk about glass. Potluck this Sunday 11:30am in Seattle, 1 block west of zoo. RSVP for a seat. Zoom for unvaccinated/distant. If you are vaccinated and can come please email or phone Karen Seymour 206-525-1577 so we have enough chairs etc. See details on the event listing on the calendar https://www.pnwglassguild.org/event/guild-picnic-seattle/