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  • The Seattle picnic is this Sunday 7/20

    11 am at Karen Seymour’s house 1 block west of the Seattle Zoo, 5415 Greenwood Ave. N*
    • Bring a dish to feed about 10 people.
    • If you want something other than water to drink bring that too.
    • If you have glass related tools, molds, scraps, etc. that someone else might find useful we can set up a free/trading table (YES, you have to take it away again if no one wants it).

    • We’d also love to see what you’ve been working on if you have something for show and tell. Or if you have a question on how to do something or why something happened, you can ask the experienced glass folks attending.

    Anyone willing to discuss glass, shows etc. is welcome

    There are 2 other Guild picnics this summer if you can’t make it to this one:

    August 16 Guild Picnic, Independence OR (SW of Salem)
    August 30 Guild Picnic, Fairview OR (NE Portland, date changed)

    We hope to see you at least once!

    NOTE: *there may be a construction detour on I-5 northbound at the Ship Canal Bridge this Sunday (it’s re-routed to the North-bound Express Lanes which put you off at 42nd St instead of 50th St). Ask Karen for directions if you are coming from the south and don’t know your way around Seattle.

  • General Meeting: Teaching Glass Workshops and Classes

    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

  • This week in glass

    There are quite a few glass events coming up this week, with opportunities to learn from PNW Glass Guild members, and shop for beautiful pieces made by member artists. More information for each event can be found on the Guild’s Events Calendar.

    Wednesday, November 12th at 12:30 pm is a Sherlocking/Scaffolding meeting at member Margie Reiff’s in Fairview, Oregon (East Portland). Bring a piece that didn’t work out the way you expected and learn from other members.

    Friday and Saturday, November 14-15th, you can shop and talk glass with member Pat Bielenberg at the Christmas Bazaar in Albany, OR.

    Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16th, you can make fun holiday fused glass ornaments in a class at member Mark Brody’s Portland studio. If you aren’t available this weekend, he is offering a Mosaic class the following weekend, November 21-22 as well.

    Sunday, November 16th at 3:30 pm we have an online Guild General Meeting in which you can learn about COE 82 fusing (i.e. fusing with window glass). Thanks to sponsor Glassy Cuts for sharing your expertise with the Guild!

    We hope to see you at one or more of these events!

  • PNW Glass Guild Open Studios

    Glass Art tour and sale Sept 14-15, 10 AM to 5 PM

    In just 6 stops in the greater Portland OR area you can talk with 12 PNW Glass Guild members and see (and buy) their amazing work: bowls, pendants, glass landscapes, lamps and more. Most sites have demos and some have fun projects. All 6 studios are part of the drawing for a $100 gift certificate. See the event listing for the map, artist info and all the fun details. Print the flyer for the drawing form (or pick it up at your first stop).

  • The Vendor Fair is Back!!

    Saturday, May 6th, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Beaverton YMCA located at 9685 SW Harvest Ct, Beaverton OR (just south of Portland)
    (about ½ mile off 217 and Allen, in a separate building with kitchen, bathrooms and plenty of parking).

    Our last Vendor Fair was in 2019, so let’s make this a good one!  This is a member-only event, so make sure you have renewed your membership beforehand.  If you have friends interested in glass, bring them. But remember to have them join the Guild right away.  You can renew or join at the door, but it will delay entry into the Fair.

    So far, we have 7 tables reserved, and we’re still working to see if more Sponsors can participate.

    I’ve already started receiving the donations (over $1,500 in prizes committed so far).

    • See the latest in glass art and supplies
    • Get in on special pricing or other offers from Sponsors
    • Potluck dinner begins at 6:00 – sit and eat or keep shopping, it’s up to you

    Watch your Classifieds for more details about the Vendor Fair!

    The Vendor Fair is always a great time, so I hope you’ll come out to support our Sponsors and find some awesome glass, supplies, advice and just have fun!

    Just so we have an idea of how much food we’ll need, please let me know if you plan to attend the Vendor Fair: Linda Gerrard

  • Edmonds WA Art Festival June 16-18

    Member/sponsor Angie Heinrich (Zetamari), and over 160 other artists in glass and other media will be showing/selling their work in the field at 700 Main Street in Edmonds WA this weekend. https://www.edmondsartsfestival.com/booth-artists-festival/

    Members: publicize your events this summer on the Guild’s calendar by logging in and filling out the “Submit Calendar Event” form you find under About>Contact Us on the menu.