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While this weekend is quiet in terms of glass events, clear your schedule for the following weekend, which is a veritable glass-a-palooza, with not one but two studio tours, and the annual Refract festival. You don’t want to miss these fabulous events. Check out the events calendar for all the details!

October 17-18 Glass and Decor Studio Tour, Seattle: Visit 5 studios and enjoy the work of more than 15 artists, many of whom are Guild members, at this annual Guild-sponsored tour, part of Refract. You can enter to win an art prize at each studio, see demos, and find inspiration and wonderful gifts. You can find a studio map and full list of artists on the Studio Tour website.

October 17-18 Washington County Open Studios Tour, Portland area: There are 44 studios and galleries to visit around Washington County (west of Portland), including 6 Guild members. See the event listing for a map and full list of artists.

October 15-18 Refract, Seattle: This celebration of the beauty and magic of glass takes place around the greater Puget Sound area, with classes, open studios, gallery shows, the Glass and Decor Studio Tour, film showings, and much more.

Members: Do you have an upcoming show or event you’d like to promote? Login and complete the form (it’s quick and easy – we promise!) and we will share it with the Guild!

If you aren’t a member yet, become one today!

October 3, 4, 10, 11 Whatcom Artist Studio Tour, Bellingham area, WA: Be inspired by the work of 40 northwest Washington artists, including PNWGG member Anita Merina.

October 15-18 Refract, Seattle area, WA: This annual festival of all things glass has something for everyone. Many events are free.

October 17-18 Glass and Decor Studio Tour, Seattle, WA: Say hello to many PNWGG members at this annual studio tour in north Seattle and enter to win art in a drawing at each studio. It’s the perfect accompaniment to the Refract events, and a chance to meet artists in their studios.

Members: If you are displaying your work in an upcoming show during the holiday season, please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance, and we can help you promote it! Login and fill out the form. It’s quick and easy, and a great way to let glass lovers and your fellow artists know about your show!

Have you or will you take photos of a glass related event between September 8th and October 25th? If so, you can submit them to the Newsletter Editor by email in the proper format (600 px wide in jpg or jpeg format) by October 25 for use in the November recent Events section of the newsletter, and be eligible to win a prize in the drawing – one of Karen Seymour’s beautiful glass bowls, or a $35 gift certificate to sponsor Northwest Art Glass. Each event (not each photo so send your best one) gets you one entry in the drawing but only if the photo meets the above cropping, sizing, and formatting criteria.

If you’re not sure how to format your photos, you’re in luck, as the next Guild General Meeting (see Sept 27th below) will show you how to prepare and resize photos using a free version of Canva! Learning this skill will reward you with website and social media images that load quickly rather than risk people giving up on seeing the image and moving on.

Glass Events Next Weekend

September 26-27 Corvallis, OR: Corvallis Fall Festival. Enjoy art, music, and community at this popular, free event.

September 27 Seattle, WA: Glass Brunch 11 am at Karen Seymour’s home near the zoo. Come and talk glass while enjoying a delicious potluck.

September 27 Online on Zoom at 3:30 pm: General Meeting, featuring Linda Schnell on how to photograph your glass and resize or submit photos to shows and the PNWGG Member’s Gallery.

September 19-20, Portland, OR: The PNW Glass Guild’s annual Portland Open Studios Glass Art Tour and Sale is this weekend! This is a great chance to chat with glass artists, get inspired, and get a head start on your holiday gift list! See the event listing for more details, including how you can be entered to win a $100 prize.

September 26-27, Corvallis, OR: Immerse yourself in art at the long-running Corvallis Art Festival, and say hello to Guild members Johnathan Tardif and Pam Bielenberg.

September 27, Seattle, WA: RSVP today for a potluck brunch at the home of Karen Seymour, near the Woodland Park Zoo. Connect with other glass artists and enjoy good food and lots of glassy conversation.

Members: As the holiday art fair season swings into gear, let us know where you will be showing your glass art, and we can promote it to the Guild! Log in and complete the form today – it’s quick, easy, and great free publicity for you!

There is still time to sign up to demonstrate a glass art technique at Art in the Pearl over Labor Day weekend (September 5th, 6th, and 7th). There are 50-60 thousand people who attend the show. This is an amazing opportunity to show off your glass skills and introduce people to your work! It’s absolutely free, and you don’t need to pack and haul a bunch of stuff or put up a display – just bring yourself and the tools and glass you need to demonstrate a particular skill or technique. The Guild will have the table all ready for you.

Here are the key details for the event:

• Purpose & Demos: The booth is strictly dedicated to demonstrating glass art techniques (e.g., stained glass techniques, mosaic building, glass cutting, vitrigraph, glass blowing, mold making, etc. We would love to showcase a wide variety of glass art forms!
• Guidelines: No items may be sold on-site. However, we are encouraged to display finished sample pieces and distribute PNWGG informational flyers, Open Studios postcards, teacher lists, and personal business cards.
• Schedule & Shifts: We will have 3 shifts on Saturday (9/5), 3 shifts on Sunday (9/6), and 2 shifts on Monday (9/7).
• Sign-Up: Participation is open to anyone in the Guild! Please sign up using the SignUpGenius link for the event.

Is there a better way to lift yourself out of the late August doldrums than enjoying the company of other glass artists?

August 29 Guild Picnic Independence, OR Mid-Willamette Valley folks, there’s still time to RSVP for this picnic at Maganda Glassworks. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend who is interested in glass, even if they are not yet a member.

September 1 PNWGG Board Meeting on Zoom. Board meetings are open to the membership, and the agenda is posted online.

September 5-7 Art in the Pearl Demonstration Booth, Portland, OR. This is an exciting new opportunity for the Guild. We will have a demonstration booth at this very popular art event attended by more than 50,000 people over Labor Day weekend. Sign up today for a volunteer shift and showcase your glass skills. Even if you are unable to commit to a demo, mark your calendar to attend and say hello to fellow Guild members.

As always, check out the Guild’s Events Calendar for updated information and details about events.

It’s hot, but the sun brings out the beautiful glass refractions we all love. Take some time to enjoy glass with others at one of the upcoming events around the region.

August 15 Guild Picnic. Fairview, OR. RSVP today for this Guild picnic hosted by Margie Rieff at her lakefront home just outside Portland. Talk glass and share good food with other glass aficionados. For the brave, Margie has a couple of kayaks and a paddle board available. Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend the picnic. Contact her at therieffs at gmail.com for the address and more details.

August 15-16 Fresh Paint Festival. Everett, WA Visit member Mel Williams’ booth, and check out the many other artists showing their work in the Schack Art Center’s big summer art show in downtown Everett. This vibrant event features over 100 artist booths, live entertainment, interactive activities, glassblowing, and more.

August 22-23 Silverton Arts Festival, Silverton, OR Guild member Kathy Kollenburn of Wildflower Fusing will be part of this juried event featuring 75 artists from around the Northwest. Find her at booth 20, under the trees in Coolidge-McClaine Park.

Are you looking for some fun glass activities this weekend? We’ve got you covered!

Seattle, WA – August 8 at 9:30 am: Join Guild member Karen Seymour in her studio near Woodland Park Zoo for a fun Play Day to explore “Shaping Glass Without Molds”. There are a couple of spots left. Contact her for more details and directions.

Kirkland, WA – August 8 5:00 – 7:00 pm: Parklane Gallery is having an Artists Reception for Guild member Linda Schnell.

Tacoma, WA – August 8 Glass Fest Northwest: Glass Fest Northwest, a program of the Museum of Glass, features local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, and hands-on activities, plus an appearance in the Hot Shop by renowned artist Dan Friday. Free admission to the Museum of Glass is included in this event.

Bend, OR – August 7-9 Sunriver Art Fair: This long-running, juried art festival features 90 regional artists, including Guild member Johnathan Tardif.

Portland, OR – Remember to RSVP for the Guild Picnic at Margie Rieff’s house on August 15th!

It’s a great time of year for a road trip, and this weekend you can take in the scenery and stop at two fabulous art shows in Oregon.

August 1 Visit with more than 8 talented glass artists at the Guild’s inaugural Mid-Willamette Valley Glass Art Show and Sale being held at Guild Sponsor Maganda Glasswork’s in Independence, OR. Located less than 90 minutes from downtown Portland, it’s close enough for the day, or spend the night and enjoy a scenic, 2-hour drive to Rockaway Beach the next morning.

July 31 – August 2 Join Guild President Barbara Kienle alongside other Northwest artists at the 49th Annual Rockaway Beach Arts and Crafts Fair in this charming town south of Cannon Beach.

Glass inspiration, artist conversations, the beautiful Willamette Valley and Oregon coast, great food, and a fantastic road trip combine to make a weekend of summer fun!

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.

Jul 18, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Art In The Garden, Battleground WA 12 artists at Ann Cavanaugh’s selling things to make your garden even more special.

Jul 19, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Guild Picnic in Seattle. The show and tell is always inspiring and the potluck is usually very good. RSVP so we have enough chairs in Karen Seymour’s shady backyard by the Zoo.

July 24 – July 26 Bellevue WA Arts Fair 3 members have booths and there’s LOTS of art

August 1, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Mid-Willamette Valley Glass Art Show and Sale, Independence OR (near Salem) This is the first time for this show: come and say hello to your fellow members and make them feel supported.

Through July 31 Parklane Gallery International Miniatures Show, Kirkland, WA see VP Linda Schnell’s sea themed miniatures and many other small wonders

Through August 31 Northwest Garden Bling Liquidation Sale, Concrete WA sponsor Athena Hornsby still has a few treasures left for sale