Member Shirley Bishop asks that you mark your calendars for the 4th annual Holiday Art Market Tour in Washougal, Washington (northeast of Portland). On November 16-17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., you can visit her studio and 12 other artists’ studios, and meet 25 local artists. Find inspiration and some great gifts for the holidays. See washougalstudioartists.org for more information.
From 10 am to 4 pm Members Ann Cavanaugh and Kevin Kanyo invite you to come stroll the beautiful gardens of Ann Cavanaugh to find that perfect piece from 10 PNW artists. The gardens will feature wood, ceramic, mixed media, metal, stone, and of course glass creations.
Hope to see you there: 25605 NE Cooley Rd. Battleground, WA. (Near Vancouver WA)
Join PNWGG members on Wednesday, June 25th at 1:00 pm for a Sherlocking/Scaffolding meeting. Bring one of your glass pieces and get feedback from your fellow “Glassies”. We will also try to put this on Zoom
RSVP at therieffs@gmail.com for Margie’s address. RSVP’s would be very nice. Non-members are welcome!
Calling all artists living in the Independence, Oregon region (near Salem). Registration is now open to any glass artist for the Guild’s Mid-Willamette Valley Glass Art Show on August 1st. Hosted by Guild sponsor Maganda Glassworks, this show is a great opportunity for mid-Valley artists to showcase your work, either in your home studio or at Maganda Glassworks. More information is available on the Registration page. Don’t delay – the deadline for registration is June 20th.
And Registration for the Portland area’s September 19-20 Annual Open Studios Tour is also open (PNW Glass Guild Members only). That deadline is July 20th
Summer Glass Events (PNW Glass Guild events are bolded)- More details on the event page.
June 24 – Fairview, OR: Sherlocking
June 27 – Lakewood, WA: Community Glass Art show
June 28 – Online, PNW Glass Guild General Meeting
July 18 – Battleground, WA: Art in the Garden show
July 19 – Seattle, WA: PNW Glass Guild Picnic
August 1 – Independence, OR: Mid-Willamette Valley Glass Art Show
August 15 – Fairview, OR: PNW Glass Guild Picnic
August 29 – Independence, OR: PNW Glass Guild Picnic
If you are showing your work in a summer show, please tell us, so we can share with other glass artists and glass lovers!
The Portland area Holiday Party is coming up fast: Saturday Dec 7th at Linda Gerrard’s in Beaverton. The fun begins at 5:00 PM and goes until about 9:00 PM.
(There’s also a potluck Holiday Brunch Dec. 15th in Seattle)
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.
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
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!
June 19 – 21 Edmonds, WA: Edmonds Art Festival Gallery Show featuring Linda Schnell.
June 26-28 Roseburg, OR: Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival featuring Cheryl Chapman.
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!