Join us as we kick off the new year at our January board meeting.

See the Event for the agenda –> https://www.pnwglassguild.org/event/pnwgg-january-2023-board-meeting-via-zoom/

Glass blower Charles Friedman and his partner invite you to their annual holiday studio sale 2841 NW 70th St Seattle, WA 98117

Stop by 6890 Molalla Bend Rd. in Wilsonville OR (SW of Portland) and make a free Christmas ornament at Carlyne Lynch’s Studio. You can also purchase some of her colorful glass art too.

Hosted by Linda Gerrard in Beaverton

Thanksgiving is behind us and it’s time for a Guild Holiday Party.  If you’d like to join us but haven’t RSVP’d yet, please do so right now (pnwggholidayparty@gmail.com) so you don’t get distracted.

This is a not-to-be-missed event!  We have an awesome pot luck dinner with Linda Gerrard preparing the main course (and probably a few other things) and the appetizer, salad, side dishes, libations and deserts are brought by the members in attendance.   Believe me when I say, you won’t go home hungry!

Not only will you be treated to an amazing meal, there is also a very fun gift exchange.  You spend no more than $25.00 for the gift, everyone randomly selects a number and the fun begins.  Don’t get too attached to your awesome gift because it just might get stolen.  This is optional, of course.  But, if you and your spouse/partner both want to participate, just bring 2 gifts and you’re in!

Members should have already received an invitation via email with more details, so please RSVP to quickly so I know how many to plan for and what each of you will be bringing.  My home is located in Beaverton, OR.  I hope to see many of you at the party.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3rd.  The fun begins at 5:00 PM and goes until about 9:00 PM. 

Potluck at Karen Seymour’s by the zoo in Seattle 11am to around 1:30 pm. Bring a dish to feed about 8. If you want to have something other than water or hot cider to drink, bring that too.

Share your glass adventures the past couple of years and what directions you’d like to explore in the next year.

Participate in the optional gift swap by bringing a small wrapped something, preferably glass-related (a piece of your own glass-work? A book you’re done with? Some dichro scrap?). We’ll draw numbers.

This is for the Guild but friends and family and anyone else interested in glass can attend. Please contact Karen if you plan to come so we have enough chairs etc.

Since Covid is still around and we don’t want to be a spreading event, please get your 3rd booster and/or self-test just before attending.

Sheri Spurlock, owner of Melt Art Glass in Vancouver WA is inviting us to hold a holiday potluck at her shop from noon to about 2 pm. Guild members, family, and friends interested in glass are welcome but please contact Sheri by email info@meltglass.com or call 360-771-5617 if you plan to attend (and also if your plans change at the last minute). Having an accurate head count in advance is essential to making this sort of event run smoothly.

She’ll provide tableware and cutlery. Bring a dish to feed about 8 people. If you want something other than water to drink, bring that too (Please: no alcohol, she’s not a “licensed premise” so serving alcohol can get her business into trouble).

If you want to participate in an optional gift swap, bring a small wrapped item, preferably glass-related.

via Zoom

Holiday Display: discuss the mechanics of making a hangable ornament, a 3-D tree, a stand-up camel, etc.

Email Rachel Dollar if you would like to share your holiday ideas, or related topics at the meeting. We could use a few more speakers. Looking forward to seeing you on the Zoom.

See the event link on the calendar for the Zoom link and any updates

Join us on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7:00pm for the board of directors meeting.

Check out the agenda here —> https://www.pnwglassguild.org/event/pnwgg-dec-2022-board-meeting-via-zoom/

Member Ann Cavanaugh submitted this November 5-6 event (Tour preview Nov 4, 4-8 pm at Art At The Cave Vancouver WA. Clark County Washington-Battleground). My studio is one of 50 in Clark County open for visiting. My address is 25605 NE Cooley Rd Battleground 98604

Member Vicki Green at 11914 NE 49th Ct. Vancouver WA is also on this tour. For more information and an interactive map go to artstra.org/open-studios/

via Zoom

There will be a quick election of officers for 2023 and then learn some great tips on photographing your glass. Guest Speakers will include –
Meghan Farrell of Retouch Artistry,
Rene Westbrook of Westbrook Photography,
Jim and Matt of JDA Creative Color,

Email Rachel Dollar if you would like to discuss any photography related topics at the meeting. We could use a few more speakers. Looking forward to seeing you on the Zoom.

See the event link on the calendar for the Zoom link and any updates

In Both Seattle and Portland Area October 15-16

In north Seattle the Guild is sponsoring the Glass And Decor Studio Tour and Sale October 15-16. See the event link for artist info and link to map (this is only one of the many RefractSeattle.org Glass Celebration events October 13-16). Come say hello to members Bridget Culligan (studio #1), Sandy Spear (#2), Karen Seymour (#3),, Lael Bennett (#3), Kathy Johnson (#3), Janiene Fitzpatrick (#3), David Smith (#4) and Charles Friedman (#5) .

In the Portland area member Linda Gerrard is participating in the Washington County Open Studios (WashCoArt.org), also this weekend, October 15-16.

In Portland this Friday-Sunday and in Seattle October 15-16

4 members are part of the LOCAL 14 art show in Portland Sept 30 (Friday) to Oct 3rd at the World Forestry Center by the Zoo. See the event link

Plus the Guild is sponsoring the Glass And Decor Studio Tour and Sale in Seattle October 15-16 see the event link for artist info and link to map (this is only one of the many Refract Glass Celebration events October 13-16)