Special Showing for Guild Members of Bullseye Working Glass Exhibition

Many glass flowers are blooming this month. Check out just a few of the places you can find some.

April 11-12 Best of the Northwest Spring Sale (Seattle): Keep an eye out for Oregon glass artist Johnathon Tardif’s booth at this annual collection of some of most accomplished artists in the region.

April 15-19 Las Vegas Glass Craft and Bead Expo: Look for the amazing floral and geometric murrini from member Carlyne Lynch in Booth 1022.

April 24 – 26 Gathering of the Guilds (Portland): This annual event draws thousands of people to meet artists and shop for art. The Guild will have a booth offering demos and art for sale.

April 25-26 Art in Bloom Studio Tour and Sale (Seattle): Shop for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Treat-Myself Day at various north Seattle glass studios.

Note – the April 15th Sherlocking event in Fairview, Oregon has been rescheduled to May 6th.

Members – if you are showing or selling your work in an upcoming show, please let us know so we can help promote it!

As the weather warms and the sun stays up later each night, we are moving into spring glass event season! Reflecting the vibrancy of the glass community in the Pacific Northwest, there are events around the region coming up in the next few weeks. Check out the event listings for more details, and enjoy one or more of these amazing free shows.

April 24 – 26 Gathering of the Guilds, Portland, OR. This annual event at the Portland Convention Center features more than 300 artists from a variety of disciplines, including glass and beads, sculpture, woodworking, metal arts, weavers, and potters. Be sure to say hello to our 9 PNW Glass Guild members who will be showing their work. This year, there will be a special table set up to benefit Glass Guild member Andrew Jagels, who is facing significant medical bills from a recent diagnosis of ALS. Stop by the table to purchase one of the artworks or make a donation to the family’s GoFundMe account.

April 25-26 Art in Bloom Studio Tour, Seattle, WA. The twelfth annual event includes 15 artists showing their work focused on yard and garden art in 5 different studios in northeast Seattle. Meet the artists, see their studios, ask questions, and purchase beautiful art pieces to take home for yourself or as a gift.

April 22-26 PNW Artisan Marketplace, Mt. Vernon, WA. This is the last week to catch the blooming tulip fields and the equally beautiful art showcased in the PNW Artisan Marketplace. If you tiptoe through the tulips this week, stop in and see Guild member Mel William‘s glass landscapes, flowers, and more.

May 1 – 3 Gorge Artist Studio Tour, Columbia Gorge region, WA & OR. For twenty years, artists in Klickitat, Skamania, Hood River, and Wasco County have opened their studios to visitors. This year, there are 41 participating artists from a variety of disciplines, including Guild member Stephanie Johnston. Make a weekend of it and enjoy the natural and artistic beauty of the Columbia River Gorge.

Members – if you are showing your work in an upcoming market or event this spring, please let us know! It’s quick and easy to do – just log in and complete the form.

In-person and zoom: Margie Reiff is hosting a Sherlocking meeting at her house on Wednesday May 21st at 6:30 pm Pacific time. Sherlocking is glass forensics: figuring out from the result why the glass did that. Bring one of your glass pieces and get feedback from your fellow “Glassies.” Bringing hearty appetizers is also encouraged.

 We will also try to put this on Zoom. Please let Margie know if you are coming. Give Margie a call for her address 503 358-2551. Non-members are welcome!

For the Zoom link and other info see the event link

Don’t miss the upcoming Guild General Meeting on Sunday, May 17th at 3:30 pm. Guild member Milo Snyder will share his unique approach to cast glass, and how to use digital fabrication and casting techniques to create complex glass forms that shape light and atmosphere. The meeting is on Zoom, so it’s easy to join us from the comfort of your own home.

Beloved shop, community art hub, and Guild sponsor Melt Glass Art Supply in Vancouver, WA is looking for a new owner. See the letter below from owner SheriAnn Spurlock.

Dear Fellow Glass Professionals,

After fifteen incredible years of building, teaching, and growing with the glass community, I
have decided that it is time for me to move on to my next chapter. With a mix of pride and
nostalgia, I am reaching out to share that Melt Glass Art Supply is officially for sale.
As many of you know, Melt is more than just a retail space; it is a hub for education and a
home for artists. Over the last decade and a half, I have poured my heart into creating a
space where creativity thrives and high-quality supplies are accessible.

What I am looking for:
My primary goal is to find a successor who understands the value of the community we’ve
built. I am looking for a buyer who is ready to step into this role within the next year—
someone with the passion to maintain the high standard of service my customers expect
and the vision to lead the business into its next decade.

The Opportunity:

• A well-established brand with a loyal, 15-year customer base.
• A fully functional teaching studio and retail operation.
• A reputation for excellence within the regional and national glass community.
  
  This is a “turn-key” opportunity for an artist or entrepreneur looking to make a significant
  impact in the art glass world.
  
  If you or someone you know might be the right fit to carry the torch at Melt Glass Art
  Supply, please reach out to Anthony O’Neil at 1-206-226-3430 or Aoneil@tworld.com for
  more information about the sale specifics and to sign an NDA, etc. You can also feel free to
  contact me directly at 1-360-771-5617 or info@meltglass.com to arrange a tour of the shop
  or to ask more industry-specific questions.
  
  Thank you for being such an integral part of my journey over the last 15 years. I can’t wait
  to see who will lead Melt into its next era.

Warmly,
SheriAnn Spurlock
OWNER, MELT GLASS ART SUPPLY

Join Margie Rieff Wednesday night March 26th at 6:30 for a Sherlocking meeting. Bring one of your glass pieces and get feedback. Bring an appetizer to share. Please send Margie an email if you are attending.