April 29-30, 10am to 5pm for our 9th year. Seattle members Karen Seymour, Bridget Culligan, Charles Friedman, and Janiene Fitzpatrick invite you to their homes and yards to see, talk about, and perhaps buy their garden related glass work and that of their guest artists who have a wide range of media. See ArtInBloomSeattle.com for the map and all the details on the 7 sites and over 20 artists.
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.
June 28th – General Meeting via Zoom:
Watch your email and check the Events Calendar for more information about upcoming regional glass picnics in July!
As the days begin to darken and we move into fall, the glass world is revving up! Mark your calendars for some of these exciting events and classes! Here’s just a sample of the many upcoming glass shows in Washington and Oregon. Check out the Guild Calendar for more activities, including General Meetings with interesting topics. October is absolutely bursting with glass events.
October (Guild events are bolded)
3-5 Local 14 Art Show and Sale, Portland OR
4-5 Issaquah Salmon Days, Issaquah WA
5 Glass Artists’ Potluck Brunch, Seattle WA
8 Sherlocking/Scaffolding Meeting, Fairview OR (east Portland)
10-11 Hood River Harvest Festival, Hood River OR
16 –19 Refract Glass Celebration, greater Seattle area
16 Overview of Kiln-Formed Glass as part of Refract, Seattle WA
18-19 Glass and Décor Studio Tour as part of Refract, Seattle WA
18-19 Washington County Open Studios (southwest Portland)
26 PNWGG Annual Meeting and Torchwork presentation (Zoom)
Planning waaay ahead, Linda Ethier is offering two classes in March, one on mold making and the other on pate de verre. She has generously offered PNW Glass Guild Members a 10% discount on the class fee. While it seems like a long time away, the class size is limited, so be sure to reach out to Linda for more information and to register soon!
Through April 16th: Rexville Grange Art show in Mt. Vernon WA: see member Julie Erickson plus about 20 more artists in various media
April 14 **Deadline** to fill out the form for the charity table to have the Guild sell your work to benefit Mercy Corps at The Gathering of the Guilds in Portland OR
April 15-16 Best of the NW Art Show in Seattle WA: see members Lael Bennett, Cheryl Chapman, and Mitzi Kugler plus about 100 more artists
April 21-23 Columbia Gorge Artists Studio Tour in WA & OR: see member Stephanie Johnston plus about 40 more artists
April 28-30 Gathering of the Guilds in Portland OR See lots of member-vendors and lots of member-volunteers. There is still time for you to be one of them: volunteer or even log on and buy a Spotlight pedestal or the remaining space in the group booth. There’s also a charity table at which the Guild will sell your work to benefit Mercy Corps.
April 29-30 Art In Bloom Seattle‘s garden art studio tour and sale: see members Karen Seymour, Bridget Culligan, Charles Friedman, Janiene Fitzpatrick and about 20 other artists.
April 30 **Deadline** to apply to sell in the Guild’s Rose Festival booth in Portland OR Memorial Day 4-day weekend and 2 weekends in June $50/day, no commission.
May 6 Guild Vendor Fair in Beaverton OR (SW Portland area) members only so please join or renew before attending. Log in and fill out the form on the bottom of the event page to volunteer
May 7 Guild General Meeting via Zoom, 3:30pm: Shaping By Slumping, Draping, Kiln Casting etc.
June 22, 2025 @ 3:30-5:00pm. Pacific Time : Via Zoom
This presentation is designed for glass artists looking to expand their practice by offering educational workshops and classes. We’ll delve into the practical considerations of establishing a teaching program, covering essential aspects such as studio space requirements, effective advertising strategies, and insurance coverage. Whether you’re a seasoned glass artist or just starting, this session will provide valuable insights to help you build a thriving and sustainable teaching business. Join us to hear Karen Seymour, Lael Bennett and Kory Dollar share their experiences.
Zoom Link
Portland Waterjet will be our host. This will be a live event AND a Zoom for members outside the Portland area.
Contact the VPs, Barb Kienle and Carlyne Lynch, to submit questions for our panel meeting.
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
May 16-18th, 10 am – 5 pm
Visit 33 artists in 11 studios throughout the Damascus, OR area, southeast of Portland this weekend. PNW Glass Guild member Kathy Kollenburn of Wildflower Fusing will be among those showing their work. See the event listing for an interactive map and more details.