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.
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!
Summer is just around the corner, and what better time to enjoy the beauty of sunshine refracting through colored glass, and the camaraderie of the glass art community! Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events. And, as always, if you are a member and showing your work in an upcoming summer fair or market, please tell us and we can help you spread the word!
June 24th – Sherlocking in Fairview, OR: Share a meal with other Portland-area glass artists and show off or get advice about your latest glass success or challenge.
June 27th – Community Glass Art Show in Lakewood, WA: Find inspiration, community, and beautiful art for yourself or a gift at this second annual Art Show near Tacoma.
We’ve just added two more events featuring PNW Glass Guild members to our Events Calendar. Check out all the details and plan to attend if you’re in the area!
There are several other events happening in June, including sponsor Mandarin Stained Glass’ Community Art Show near Tacoma, WA so go out and support your local glass artists!
See the Events Calendar for all the summer happenings, and be sure to tell us about any shows or festivals you are participating in so we can let the rest of the Guild know!
This is a not-to-be-missed event! We have an awesome potluck dinner with Linda Gerrard preparing the main course (and probably a few other things). The appetizer, salad, side dishes, libations and desserts 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.
Please RSVP to Linda at pnwggholidayparty@gmail.com no later than Monday November 25th to get the address and additional details.
We will be going to Portland Water Jet (one block from Bullseye Glass) in Portland. The address is 3383 SE 21st Street, Portland, Oregon. They are closed on Sunday and will open JUST for the Guild’s meeting!
Waterjet cutting directs a high-pressure jet of water and abrasive to cut materials and in our case glass. This process offers a cost-effective solution to repetitive and high-volume production.
Guild member Carlyne Lynch has drawn seven design ornaments or suncatchers that would be difficult to cut symmetrically. These seven designs with holes included can be ordered by the sheet. You can order a sheet or split one with another member before and after our visit. Now is a perfect time to start holiday items. Please do not ask Portland WaterJet to split your order! Do the split order through the guild and Carlyne, she will arrange with another member to split.
Process: Call and pay for your glass at Bullseye and leave it with your name on it for WaterJet to pick up. Call and place your order with Portland WaterJet (202-476-9939) and let them know you have glass waiting. Ask for the ornament package and arrange with them for estimated times. Below is a 24″ X 24″ Tekta design sheet. The cost for waterjet cutting the design sheet below on 24×24 inch Tekta is $107, plus the glass itself.
We encourage you to attend the meeting to learn more about the waterjet process, even if you are not ready to have any glass cut at this time. Log in and find the Zoom link on the event page or request it
