Suggested Itinerary: Day two – October 16
Downtown - Pioneer Square - Belltown
Get ready for a full day of glass discovery. Start with two standout exhibitions—one celebrating five years of Luminosity at Stonington Gallery, the other bringing Pilchuck’s creative spirit into the city. Then shift gears with a walking tour that reveals how glass shapes Seattle’s skyline, followed by an afternoon of live hot shop action. When evening hits, the Seattle Glassblowing Studio’s 35th‑anniversary party brings artists, music, and molten magic together for a night you won’t forget. Check out the itinerary below.
Stop 1: View Art
October marks the fifth year of Luminosity, Stonington Gallery’s annual group glass exhibition. Centering Northwest Native glass artists alongside a broader group of glassblowers, the exhibition highlights glass as a rigorous, evolving discipline where technical mastery and cultural knowledge converge. Ideal for collectors, curious visitors, and dedicated PNW art appreciators alike, Luminosity offers a compelling view into the depth and momentum of the contemporary glass world. Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿ – Refract | The Seattle Glass Experience 10am-5pm. Free.
Stop 2: Tour
Join the Seattle Architecture Foundation at the Amazon Spheres for a two-hour walking tour of Seattle’s unique relationship with glass. While modern buildings are often fully wrapped entirely in glass, Seattle’s older buildings have smaller-scaled windows as you recede into the history of building design. Learn how architects and developers went from using glass as an opening nestled into a stone wall to today’s modern buildings sheathed in glass. On this tour, you will discover how glass is used from the past to the present as Seattle has grown in the last few decades. October 16, 10am-12pm & October 17, 1pm-3pm, tickets required. Through the Looking Glass Walking Tour – Refract | The Seattle Glass Experience
Stop 3: Watch Glassblowing
- After all that walking, take a load off and grab at seat at the Seattle Glassblowing Studio to watch visiting artists Paull Rodrigue and others, Friday 11am-3pm & Saturday 9am-4pm Hot Shop Demo | Paull Rodrigue ♿ – Refract | The Seattle Glass Experience
Stop 4: Music and Glass – Hot Glass Party
- For 35 years, Seattle Glassblowing Studio has welcomed visitors and artists alike into their hotshop. Come celebrate their 35th Anniversary with us with hot glass and cool music! The evening will include a collaborative demonstration by Dan Friday and Raven Skyriver. Friday October 16, 5pm-9pm. Free 35 Years Music & Glass | Hot Glass Party featuring Friday & Skyriver – Refract | The Seattle Glass Experience