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  • October 2026

  • Thu 15

    Local Frequencies at The Space Columbia City ♿

    October 15 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Local Frequencies at The Space Columbia City ♿
    The Space Columbia City 3820 S Ferdinand St #102, Seattle, WA, United States

    Local Frequencies is an exhibition of works by a selection of regional artists working in and around glass, bringing together a range of approaches shaped by material, process, and place. Presented at The Space in Columbia City as part of Refract Seattle, the exhibition is a glimpse into the breadth of glass practices in the […]

  • Thu 15

    Hands-on in the Hot Shop: Autumn ♿

    October 15 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Experience glassblowing with a hands-on activity. Create in the hot shop with the help of professional artists, choosing from special autumn shape options. Celebrating the 35th year of Seattle Glassblowing Studio. Paid reservations required.

  • Thu 15

    Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿

    October 15 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Enjoy an exhibit showcasing glass art made at BARN, featuring established artists and makers of all ages!

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Private Tour of The Boathouse ♿

    October 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

    The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Inside, the space is representative of Chihuly’s design aesthetic, showcasing pieces from his iconic bodies of work as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. It is also home to The Hotshop, where Chihuly and his team of glassblowers […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Pilchuck Glass School Exhibition: Out of the Woods

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pilchuck Glass School Exhibition: Out of the Woods
    Pilchuck Glass School 240 2nd Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States

    Out of the Woods brings Pilchuck Glass School’s Stanwood campus to Seattle in an exhibition that explores the legacy of Pilchuck’s artistic and educational mission through notable selections from the collection, recent acquisitions, and new work by current staff members. These works highlight the collaboration, innovation, and community that is at the heart of Pilchuck’s […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Bainbridge Island – Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Glass Blowing Lessons ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Glass Blowing Lessons ♿
    Blowing Sands Glass 5805 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Hands-on lessons with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals or groups of up to 5. Please email or call for information about pricing and to schedule a time. Artist Bio: David Smith was introduced to the art of glass blowing in 1978 while studying for a degree in materials science:  He was hooked. After graduation, he […]

  • Thu 15

    glassybaby – Live Glassblowing ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm glassybaby – Live Glassblowing ♿
    glassybaby madrona 3406 E Union St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Visit our Madrona hot shop and store to watch our glassblowers craft our handmade, one-of-a-kind candle holders. You will see these local glass artisans bring our glassybaby votives to life, starting from molten glass into a vessel of color and light. Each glassybaby is unique, and no two are the same. Enjoy our beautifully curated […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Tacoma – Loving Cups: Glass for Thought and Use ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Museum of Glass Gift Shop 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA, United States

    This exhibition spotlights the glass cup. Used daily and chosen deliberately, cups are among the most mundane and most personal objects we use. Loving Cups brings together contemporary glass artists from our region to interpret a deceptively simple form, offering a rare survey of the range and diversity of vision within our glass community. Artist […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Everett – Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿
    Stonington Gallery 125 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Tacoma – Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Tacoma – Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission is required from 10am to 5pm, free admission from […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Modern Design & Glass at Design Within Reach ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Design Within Reach 1918 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Explore both iconic & modern glass through the world of design; names such as Glas Italia, Helle Mardahl, Louis Poulsen, MESO, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Tom Dixon, and more. Artist Bio: Helle Mardahl Studio operates at the intersection of art and functionality to create a dreamy universe of richly coloured glass designs of eccentric deviance. Influenced […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Granite Calimpong at Traver Gallery ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Granite Calimpong at Traver Gallery ♿
    Traver Gallery 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160, Seattle, 98119, United States

    Granite Calimpong affirms his versatility as a sculptor, skilled in various media such as glass, ceramics, wood, metal, light, and photography. His emphasis on material exploration gives vivid and innovative expression to the unique qualities of each of his chosen materials.  Artist Bio: Granite Calimpong received a BFA in Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts and […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    VETRI at West Canal Yards

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm VETRI at West Canal Yards
    Vetri 1100 W. Ewing St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Vetri will be showcasing artists working in glass, continuing its focus on material-driven work and the legacy of the studio glass movement. You’ll see a range of approaches, from functional objects to sculptural pieces. Visit the gallery to find beautifully designed, thoughtfully curated, handmade objects by emerging and established artists from the Northwest and internationally.

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Dick Weiss at Traver Gallery ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Dick Weiss at Traver Gallery
    Traver Gallery 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160, Seattle, 98119, United States

    Known for his formal explorations of color, light, and abstraction in leaded glass, Weiss winds a lively color palette and joyful juxtapositions of forms into this newest body of work. His unique use of negative space and clear glass invites architectural and natural surroundings to become an active and changing part of his compositions. Likewise, […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Bainbridge Island – LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm LUMINOUS! ♿
    Bainbridge Arts & Crafts 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, United States

    This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection and translucence in the work of Northwest glass masters Robert Carlson, Steve Maslach, Trenton Quiocho, KeKe Cribbs, Gregory Lastrapes, and Alicia Lomne, and abstract paintings by Jeanne Toal. About the Artist: Robert Carlson Robert Carlson’s career in glass began in 1980 and spans some 40 years. During this time […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required from 10am to 5pm, free admission from 5pm […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Tacoma – Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿

    October 15 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿
    Gallery Mack 2100 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Utilizing his exceptional knowledge of Venetian techniques, Cozza’s work explores the optical qualities of glass by manipulating color, texture and form. This newest solo exhibition will showcase new work that demonstrates his skillful use of reticello, cane work and murrine.

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Private Tour of The Boathouse ♿

    October 15 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

    The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Inside, the space is representative of Chihuly’s design aesthetic, showcasing pieces from his iconic bodies of work as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. It is also home to The Hotshop, where Chihuly and his team of glassblowers […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Taut ♿

    October 15 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Taut ♿
    Mini Mart City Park 6525 Ellis Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Taut, a solo exhibition by Zoe Potter, uses glass, steel, latex, and more in a series of figurative sculptures. The work’s focus on materiality centers the tension and harmony that lies between materials, as well as their own relationship to scale and space.  Artist Bio: Zoe Potter is a Seattle-based artist and a recent graduate […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Bainbridge Island – Free Screening of HOLY FRIT (2021) ♿

    October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Join BARN’s Glass Arts Studio for a free screening of Holy Frit, a documentary by Justin Monroe about artist Tim Carey’s ambitious, near-disastrous attempt to create the world’s largest stained-glass window for a Kansas Church. 4:00-5:00 PM: Social hour with drinks, cheese, and crackers Introduction by Aspire Glass Artist Debra Arend 5:00-7:00 PM Film (Popcorn […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Hot Shop Demo | Jason Christian & Dan Friday ♿

    October 15 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Live glassblowing demonstration by special guest artist. Celebrating the 35th year of Seattle Glassblowing Studio. Artist Bios: Jason Christian is a glass artist living in the Seattle area. He became involved in glass art at the age of 21 — starting as a hotshop charger, slowly developing his glass knowledge through experience. He has worked […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Celebrate art at Art Table ♿

    October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Celebrate art at Art Table ♿
    Art Table 915 E Pine St 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA, United States

    Art Table is a restaurant & bar that features a rotating exhibition of art on the walls, tables made by artists, and curiosities to be found in the space. By the entrance rest glass display cases, one enclosing handmade glassware by a longtime friend of the owner. Along the walls, art surrounds the theme of […]

  • Thu 15

    GATHER: The Refract Opening Night Party ♿

    October 15 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Chihuly Garden and Glass 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Official opening night for REFRACT, celebrating the amazing milestones in the Glass Community. 50 years of PRATT Fine Art School, 35 Years of Seattle Glassblowing Studio, and 30th Anniversary of Chihuly over Venice.. Ignite your curiosity with glassblowing demonstrations from amazing glass artists, VIP tours of Chihuly Garden and Glass, music, hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, […]

  • Fri 16

    Local Frequencies at The Space Columbia City ♿

    October 16 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Local Frequencies at The Space Columbia City ♿
    The Space Columbia City 3820 S Ferdinand St #102, Seattle, WA, United States

    Local Frequencies is an exhibition of works by a selection of regional artists working in and around glass, bringing together a range of approaches shaped by material, process, and place. Presented at The Space in Columbia City as part of Refract Seattle, the exhibition is a glimpse into the breadth of glass practices in the […]

  • Fri 16

    Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿

    October 16 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Enjoy an exhibit showcasing glass art made at BARN, featuring established artists and makers of all ages!

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Pilchuck Glass School Exhibition: Out of the Woods

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pilchuck Glass School Exhibition: Out of the Woods
    Pilchuck Glass School 240 2nd Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States

    Out of the Woods brings Pilchuck Glass School’s Stanwood campus to Seattle in an exhibition that explores the legacy of Pilchuck’s artistic and educational mission through notable selections from the collection, recent acquisitions, and new work by current staff members. These works highlight the collaboration, innovation, and community that is at the heart of Pilchuck’s […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Bainbridge Island – Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Glass Blowing Lessons ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Glass Blowing Lessons ♿
    Blowing Sands Glass 5805 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Hands-on lessons with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals or groups of up to 5. Please email or call for information about pricing and to schedule a time. Artist Bio: David Smith was introduced to the art of glass blowing in 1978 while studying for a degree in materials science:  He was hooked. After graduation, he […]

  • Fri 16

    glassybaby – Live Glassblowing ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm glassybaby – Live Glassblowing ♿
    glassybaby madrona 3406 E Union St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Visit our Madrona hot shop and store to watch our glassblowers craft our handmade, one-of-a-kind candle holders. You will see these local glass artisans bring our glassybaby votives to life, starting from molten glass into a vessel of color and light. Each glassybaby is unique, and no two are the same. Enjoy our beautifully curated […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Tacoma – Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Watch contemporary glass history in the making as the Museum of Glass Hot Shop Team, in collaboration with Visiting Artists, demonstrates the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Throughout Refract, Visiting Artist Ben Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum Hot Shop. Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Everett – Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿
    Stonington Gallery 125 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Tacoma – Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop during Refract 2026! Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass, traveled across the globe, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required from 10am to 5pm, free admission from 5pm […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Tacoma – Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Tacoma – Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Modern Design & Glass at Design Within Reach ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Design Within Reach 1918 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Explore both iconic & modern glass through the world of design; names such as Glas Italia, Helle Mardahl, Louis Poulsen, MESO, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Tom Dixon, and more. Artist Bio: Helle Mardahl Studio operates at the intersection of art and functionality to create a dreamy universe of richly coloured glass designs of eccentric deviance. Influenced […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Granite Calimpong at Traver Gallery ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Granite Calimpong at Traver Gallery ♿
    Traver Gallery 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160, Seattle, 98119, United States

    Granite Calimpong affirms his versatility as a sculptor, skilled in various media such as glass, ceramics, wood, metal, light, and photography. His emphasis on material exploration gives vivid and innovative expression to the unique qualities of each of his chosen materials.  Artist Bio: Granite Calimpong received a BFA in Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts and […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    VETRI at West Canal Yards

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm VETRI at West Canal Yards
    Vetri 1100 W. Ewing St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Vetri will be showcasing artists working in glass, continuing its focus on material-driven work and the legacy of the studio glass movement. You’ll see a range of approaches, from functional objects to sculptural pieces. Visit the gallery to find beautifully designed, thoughtfully curated, handmade objects by emerging and established artists from the Northwest and internationally.

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Dick Weiss at Traver Gallery ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Dick Weiss at Traver Gallery
    Traver Gallery 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160, Seattle, 98119, United States

    Known for his formal explorations of color, light, and abstraction in leaded glass, Weiss winds a lively color palette and joyful juxtapositions of forms into this newest body of work. His unique use of negative space and clear glass invites architectural and natural surroundings to become an active and changing part of his compositions. Likewise, […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Bainbridge Island – LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm LUMINOUS! ♿
    Bainbridge Arts & Crafts 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, United States

    This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection and translucence in the work of Northwest glass masters Robert Carlson, Steve Maslach, Trenton Quiocho, KeKe Cribbs, Gregory Lastrapes, and Alicia Lomne, and abstract paintings by Jeanne Toal. About the Artist: Robert Carlson Robert Carlson’s career in glass began in 1980 and spans some 40 years. During this time […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Color, Science, and Glass ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 6:00 pm
    Blowing Sands Glass 5805 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    This year we’re in search of things to appreciate and color is our starting place:  The deep blue of cobalt, a garnet red, a brilliant emerald green.  We’ll let you in on some local glass artists’ color stories (just because you love one particular shade of yellow, doesn’t mean it always loves you back.) And […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Hot Shop Demo | Paull Rodrigue ♿

    October 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us in the hotshop for a special guest artist demonstration by Paull Rodrigue. Paull’s color-rich artwork has been showcased at the Studio gallery for many years, but we’re excited to host him for the first onsite demo! His pieces are recognizable for his style of intersecting jewel tones and their play with light. Celebrating […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿

    October 16 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿
    Gallery Mack 2100 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Utilizing his exceptional knowledge of Venetian techniques, Cozza’s work explores the optical qualities of glass by manipulating color, texture and form. This newest solo exhibition will showcase new work that demonstrates his skillful use of reticello, cane work and murrine.

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Issaquah – Glassblowing Experiences at Art by Fire ♿

    October 16 @ 11:15 am - 5:30 pm Glassblowing Experiences ♿
    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Curious about the magic of shaping molten glass? In our private glassblowing classes, we’ll guide you step by step through a fun, hands-on experience—no prior experience needed. You’ll create multiple unique pieces to remember your time in the studio, which can be picked up once they’ve cooled or shipped to you for convenience. Artist Bio: […]

    $234
  • Fri 16

    Taut ♿

    October 16 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Taut ♿
    Mini Mart City Park 6525 Ellis Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Taut, a solo exhibition by Zoe Potter, uses glass, steel, latex, and more in a series of figurative sculptures. The work’s focus on materiality centers the tension and harmony that lies between materials, as well as their own relationship to scale and space.  Artist Bio: Zoe Potter is a Seattle-based artist and a recent graduate […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Special Tour of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s glass collection ♿

    October 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA, United States

    Come experience the magic of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s captivating glass collection on Friday afternoon! Their Public Art collection spans from early commissions including renowned artists such as Linda Beaumont, Cappy Thompson, and Dick Weiss to their most recent acquisitions including the following artists: Weston Lambert, the De La Torre Brothers, and Jeremy Bert and […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Glass Blowing demonstration by artist David Smith and friends ♿

    October 16 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
    Blowing Sands Glass 5805 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Watch glass blowers at play.   Found items will be used as forms for experiments with molten glass.  A collection of natural and man-made materials will be employed:  Cedar strips, driftwood, a semi-truck shock coil---whatever the glass blowers find inspiring. Artist Bio: David Smith was introduced to the art of glass blowing in 1978 while […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza – Artist Reception ♿

    October 16 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Gallery Mack 2100 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Utilizing his exceptional knowledge of Venetian techniques, Cozza’s work explores the optical qualities of glass by manipulating color, texture and form. This newest solo exhibition will showcase new work that demonstrates his skillful use of reticello, cane work and murrine.

    Free
  • Fri 16

    glassybaby – Hands-on ♿

    October 16 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    glassybaby madrona 3406 E Union St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Please join us on October 17th for an evening of glassblowing at our Madrona hot shop. Select your favorite colors to create a custom glass pumpkin with our talented artists. Fun for the whole family. Additional details: Ticket purchase is required in advance and is final sale Capacity limited to 1 person per 20 minute […]

    $180
  • Fri 16

    Opening Night GAS Film Festival ♿

    October 16 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    SIFF Cinema Uptown 511 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, Washington

    Enjoy the intersection of glass and film and watch the Glass Art Society Annual Film Festival opening night! Come see the feature film (TBD), selected from the 2026 GAS conference in Corning, New York. 

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Celebrate art at Art Table ♿

    October 16 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Celebrate art at Art Table ♿
    Art Table 915 E Pine St 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA, United States

    Art Table is a restaurant & bar that features a rotating exhibition of art on the walls, tables made by artists, and curiosities to be found in the space. By the entrance rest glass display cases, one enclosing handmade glassware by a longtime friend of the owner. Along the walls, art surrounds the theme of […]

  • Fri 16

    Issaquah – Incalmo Platter Demonstration ♿

    October 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Watch molten glass come alive as artist Art Freas demonstrates the intricate incalmo technique—carefully joining separate pieces of glowing glass into one seamless, beautifully layered wall platter. Settle into our intimate viewing area with refreshments in hand and enjoy a friendly, educational experience as you take in this mesmerizing craft up close. No tickets or […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Local Frequencies at The Space Columbia City ♿

    October 17 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Local Frequencies at The Space Columbia City ♿
    The Space Columbia City 3820 S Ferdinand St #102, Seattle, WA, United States

    Local Frequencies is an exhibition of works by a selection of regional artists working in and around glass, bringing together a range of approaches shaped by material, process, and place. Presented at The Space in Columbia City as part of Refract Seattle, the exhibition is a glimpse into the breadth of glass practices in the […]

  • Sat 17

    Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿

    October 17 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Enjoy an exhibit showcasing glass art made at BARN, featuring established artists and makers of all ages!

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Redmond – Veritable Visionary Vitrograph ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Northwest Art Glass, Inc 9003 151st Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, United States

    Watch, Learn, Participate - FREE live action vitrograph pulling opportunity in both COE 90 and COE 96 glass. This hands-on event allows you to watch the process, ask the questions, and try the technique.

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Bainbridge Island – Demo Day in BARN’s Glass Arts Studio ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Join us in the studio for 4 sessions of demonstrations by artists and makers extraordinaire, featuring Torchwork, Stained Glass, Mosaics, and Fused Glass. Student work will also be on display!

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Pilchuck Glass School Exhibition: Out of the Woods

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pilchuck Glass School Exhibition: Out of the Woods
    Pilchuck Glass School 240 2nd Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States

    Out of the Woods brings Pilchuck Glass School’s Stanwood campus to Seattle in an exhibition that explores the legacy of Pilchuck’s artistic and educational mission through notable selections from the collection, recent acquisitions, and new work by current staff members. These works highlight the collaboration, innovation, and community that is at the heart of Pilchuck’s […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Bainbridge Island – Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Glass Blowing Lessons ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Glass Blowing Lessons ♿
    Blowing Sands Glass 5805 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Hands-on lessons with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals or groups of up to 5. Please email or call for information about pricing and to schedule a time. Artist Bio: David Smith was introduced to the art of glass blowing in 1978 while studying for a degree in materials science:  He was hooked. After graduation, he […]

  • Sat 17

    Tacoma – Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Watch contemporary glass history in the making as the Museum of Glass Hot Shop Team, in collaboration with Visiting Artists, demonstrates the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Throughout Refract, Visiting Artist Ben Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum Hot Shop. Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Everett – Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿
    Stonington Gallery 125 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Tacoma – Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop during Refract 2026! Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass, traveled across the globe, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required from 10am to 5pm, free admission from 5pm […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Tacoma – Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Tacoma – Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Modern Design & Glass at Design Within Reach ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Design Within Reach 1918 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Explore both iconic & modern glass through the world of design; names such as Glas Italia, Helle Mardahl, Louis Poulsen, MESO, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Tom Dixon, and more. Artist Bio: Helle Mardahl Studio operates at the intersection of art and functionality to create a dreamy universe of richly coloured glass designs of eccentric deviance. Influenced […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Granite Calimpong at Traver Gallery ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Granite Calimpong at Traver Gallery ♿
    Traver Gallery 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160, Seattle, 98119, United States

    Granite Calimpong affirms his versatility as a sculptor, skilled in various media such as glass, ceramics, wood, metal, light, and photography. His emphasis on material exploration gives vivid and innovative expression to the unique qualities of each of his chosen materials.  Artist Bio: Granite Calimpong received a BFA in Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts and […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    VETRI at West Canal Yards

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm VETRI at West Canal Yards
    Vetri 1100 W. Ewing St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Vetri will be showcasing artists working in glass, continuing its focus on material-driven work and the legacy of the studio glass movement. You’ll see a range of approaches, from functional objects to sculptural pieces. Visit the gallery to find beautifully designed, thoughtfully curated, handmade objects by emerging and established artists from the Northwest and internationally.

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Dick Weiss at Traver Gallery ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Dick Weiss at Traver Gallery
    Traver Gallery 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160, Seattle, 98119, United States

    Known for his formal explorations of color, light, and abstraction in leaded glass, Weiss winds a lively color palette and joyful juxtapositions of forms into this newest body of work. His unique use of negative space and clear glass invites architectural and natural surroundings to become an active and changing part of his compositions. Likewise, […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Bainbridge Island – LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm LUMINOUS! ♿
    Bainbridge Arts & Crafts 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, United States

    This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection and translucence in the work of Northwest glass masters Robert Carlson, Steve Maslach, Trenton Quiocho, KeKe Cribbs, Gregory Lastrapes, and Alicia Lomne, and abstract paintings by Jeanne Toal. About the Artist: Robert Carlson Robert Carlson’s career in glass began in 1980 and spans some 40 years. During this time […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    glassybaby – Artist Demonstration ♿

    October 17 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

    One of our artists will blow a one of a kind art piece, details forthcoming. Website: Not Ticketed details will be posted at a later date. https://www.glassybaby.com/pages/glassybaby-events

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Tacoma – America 250: What Is My Glass Worth? ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    What Is My Glass Worth? In conjunction with America 250, Museum of Glass will host the community event What Is My Glass Worth? on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11am-2pm. Throughout the day, the Museum will host booths in the Grand Hall where visitors can bring their glass pieces and learn their value! Suzanne Perrault […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Open Artist Studio: Carol Milne ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Carol Milne 13529 1st Ave. NE, Seattle, WA, United States

    Carol Milne knits glass.  Although she'd like to say she knits with molten glass, alas, her work is cast, using the lost wax casting process. The process involves wax working (knitting, pouring and soldering), moldmaking using plaster and refractories, a kiln, dental tools and coldworking.   For a preview of what you might see, check out […]

  • Sat 17

    Open Artist Studio: Jason Christian Glass ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Jason Christian Glass 7721 13th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Visitors will see the wonders of a small studio in a residential neighborhood. They will get a chance to see me create vessels like my Yo-yos and dragons. They will also be able to walk around and see my finished work around the studio. 

  • Sat 17

    Open Artist Studio: Seymour Stained Glass ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Seymour Stained Glass 5415 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Karen Seymour finds that working with glass allows her to give functional form to the color and light she finds in nature. You will see glass tables, lamps, mirrors, vessels and fountains. Recent pieces reflect the challenge of representing the classical 4 elements: earth, fire water and air. Karen has been teaching her glass on […]

  • Sat 17

    Open Artist Studio: Clawson Arts ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Clawson Arts ♿
    Clawson Arts 2917 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA, United States

    This event showcases the vibrant work of Nick Clawson, a glass and multimedia artist based in the Artspace Everett Lofts. Guests are invited into an open‑studio experience where Nick—joined by friends and guest artists—will be bending neon glass cubes live, offering a rare look into his creative process. Artist Bio: Nick Clawson is a multidisciplinary […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Artistry In Glass ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Pike Place Market 85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    Pike Place Market will once again come alive with the vibrant energy of glass art and glass art demonstrations.  We invite you to step into the world of artistry and witness the talents of our esteemed Market glass artists within our Handmade Craft Market. With their skillful hands and creative minds, they will transform molten […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Open Artist Studio: Martin Blank Studios ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Martin Blank Studios 7448 63rd ave NE, Seattle, WA

    Martin Blank's work is about carving space. From the commanding musculature of a male torso, to the sensual curve of a vibrant scarlet abstract element, to the placid elegance of monumental glass trees, Martin Blank's creations evoke a direct connection to natural forms. He has created multiple installations in prestigious corporate lobbies and continues to […]

  • Sat 17

    Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿
    Gallery Mack 2100 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Utilizing his exceptional knowledge of Venetian techniques, Cozza’s work explores the optical qualities of glass by manipulating color, texture and form. This newest solo exhibition will showcase new work that demonstrates his skillful use of reticello, cane work and murrine.

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Issaquah – Glassblowing Experiences at Art by Fire ♿

    October 17 @ 11:15 am - 5:30 pm Glassblowing Experiences ♿
    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Curious about the magic of shaping molten glass? In our private glassblowing classes, we’ll guide you step by step through a fun, hands-on experience—no prior experience needed. You’ll create multiple unique pieces to remember your time in the studio, which can be picked up once they’ve cooled or shipped to you for convenience. Artist Bio: […]

    $234
  • Sat 17

    Hot Shop Demo | Rob Stern ♿

    October 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us in the hotshop for a special guest artist demonstration by guest artist Rob Stern. Celebrating the 35th year of Seattle Glassblowing Studio. Artist Bio: Based in Miami, FL, Rob Stern started working with glass in 1990. He studied at San Francisco State University (BFA) and then University of Miami (MFA) alongside sessions at […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Taut ♿

    October 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Taut ♿
    Mini Mart City Park 6525 Ellis Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Taut, a solo exhibition by Zoe Potter, uses glass, steel, latex, and more in a series of figurative sculptures. The work’s focus on materiality centers the tension and harmony that lies between materials, as well as their own relationship to scale and space.  Artist Bio: Zoe Potter is a Seattle-based artist and a recent graduate […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    The Kinetic Lens ♿

    October 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Method Gallery 106 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    The Kinetic Lens is a collaborative activation featuring Eunsun Choi and her engineering partners. This session invites participants into the "black box" of the Mouseness ecosystem to explore the hidden intelligence behind the glass. This activation is a deep dive into the synthesis of glass craft and sensory electronics. Artist Bio: Eunsun Choi is a […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Glass & Artist Reception of Solo Exhibition by Zoe Potter and Current Artist in Residence ♿

    October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Mini Mart City Park 6525 Ellis Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us at Mini Mart City Park for an evening in conversation with current artist on view, Zoe Potter and visiting artist in residence (TBD). We offer an opportunity to delve further with these two artists about their methods with the medium of glass as it interacts with other aspects of their respective practices. There […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Molten Magic – Pilchuck’s 48th Annual Auction & Gala ♿

    October 17 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Fremont Studios 155 N 35th St, Seattle, United States

    Join Pilchuck Glass School's community of artists and generous supporters to raise critical funds for their transformative glass art education program. Tickets include an art auction featuring artwork from renowned international glass artists, an inspiring program highlighting Pilchuck’s mission, a gourmet dinner and drinks, an after-party, and more fun surprises! Purchase tickets at pilchuckauction.org. Tickets […]

  • Sat 17

    Celebrate art at Art Table ♿

    October 17 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Celebrate art at Art Table ♿
    Art Table 915 E Pine St 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA, United States

    Art Table is a restaurant & bar that features a rotating exhibition of art on the walls, tables made by artists, and curiosities to be found in the space. By the entrance rest glass display cases, one enclosing handmade glassware by a longtime friend of the owner. Along the walls, art surrounds the theme of […]

  • Sun 18

    Yoga in the Glasshouse ♿

    October 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Chihuly Garden and Glass 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Connect with your community and open your mind, body and spirit with the unique experience of Yoga in Chihuly Garden and Glass' breathtaking Glasshouse. This special 50-minute session taught by Shefayoga is accessible and designed for all skill levels. Admission into the Galleries is included after class for all participants. Please bring a yoga mat, […]

    $42.50
  • Sun 18

    Hot Shop Demonstration ♿

    October 18 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Live glassblowing demonstration by special guest artist. Celebrating the 35th year of Seattle Glassblowing Studio.

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿

    October 18 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Enjoy an exhibit showcasing glass art made at BARN, featuring established artists and makers of all ages!

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Tacoma – Open Studio: Hilltop Artists Students & Mentors ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Hilltop Artists 602 North Sprague Ave., Tacoma, WA, United States

    Founded in 1994, Hilltop Artists has been supporting young artists for generations. Join us in the studio classroom at Hilltop Heritage Middle School and enjoy demonstrations from our teaching artists and students. Featured artists include: Tony Sorgenfrei, Zane Scott, Douglas Burgess II, Sam Scalise, Sasha Tepper-Stewart, Jason Mouer, Jessica Hogan, Luis Sanchez, Carleigh Templin, MiShawn […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Pilchuck Glass School Exhibition: Out of the Woods

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pilchuck Glass School Exhibition: Out of the Woods
    Pilchuck Glass School 240 2nd Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States

    Out of the Woods brings Pilchuck Glass School’s Stanwood campus to Seattle in an exhibition that explores the legacy of Pilchuck’s artistic and educational mission through notable selections from the collection, recent acquisitions, and new work by current staff members. These works highlight the collaboration, innovation, and community that is at the heart of Pilchuck’s […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Bainbridge Island – Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Glass Blowing Lessons ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Glass Blowing Lessons ♿
    Blowing Sands Glass 5805 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Hands-on lessons with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals or groups of up to 5. Please email or call for information about pricing and to schedule a time. Artist Bio: David Smith was introduced to the art of glass blowing in 1978 while studying for a degree in materials science:  He was hooked. After graduation, he […]

  • Sun 18

    Tacoma – Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Watch contemporary glass history in the making as the Museum of Glass Hot Shop Team, in collaboration with Visiting Artists, demonstrates the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Throughout Refract, Visiting Artist Ben Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum Hot Shop. Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Everett – Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿
    Stonington Gallery 125 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Tacoma – Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop during Refract 2026! Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass, traveled across the globe, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required from 10am to 5pm, free admission from 5pm […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Tacoma – Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Tacoma – Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Open Artist Studio: Pohlman Knowles Studio ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Pohlman Knowles Studios 3824 SW Morgan Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    Sabrina & Jenny have been telling stories using glass and steel for more than 30 years. Their studio building includes a cold shop, kilns, sandblasting equipment, metal shop, printmaking space (for both paper and glass) and display space showing finished works, studies and works in progress. Also accessible are their gardens and rooftop deck, with […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Open Artists Studio: Misoda Glass ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Misoda Glass 8844 30th Ave SW, Seattle

    Private glassblowing studio in West Seattle. Focuses on using colorful combinations to make one-of-a-kind, affordable glass items.

  • Sun 18

    Open Artist Studio: Richard Royal Studio ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Richard Royal Studio 55 South Atlantic Studio #411, Seattle, WA, United States

    Visitors will be welcomed into the spacious, light-filled studio space of Richard Royal, showcasing vibrant, large-scale, colorful works of hot-blown glass sculpture.  Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the artistry and craftsmanship behind each unique piece.

  • Sun 18

    Open Artist Studio: Top Hat Glassworks ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Top Hat Glassworks  10039 Occidental Ave S., Seattle, WA, United States

    Top Hat Glassworks is an artist-run cooperative glass studio in Seattle dedicated to expanding access to glass through education, collaboration, and community-centered programming. We support artists at all stages of their practice by creating opportunities for technical growth, creative experimentation, mentorship, and shared resources. Rooted in the belief that artists can support artists, Top Hat […]

  • Sun 18

    Open Artist Studio: Two Tone Studios ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Two Tone Studios 3237 SW Genesee Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    Visitors can expect a private working glassblowing studio and showroom, located in West Seattle. Hand-blown glass tableware, decorative objects, and sculptural work will be on display. Two Tone Studios creates contemporary-designed hand-blown glass objects with a nod to the past. Each unique design is handcrafted by husband and wife team Boyd Sugiki and Lisa Zerkowitz, […]

  • Sun 18

    Open Artist Studio: Weston Lambert ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Studio of Weston Lambert 102 S 26th St, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Guests will see a collection of finished glass and stone sculptures and the studio space I've curated for my specific processes. I'll walk through each work area for different phases of kilncasting glass, grinding/carving glass and stone, laminating, pairing, and coldworking. I also plan to speak on my background as an artist and give visitors […]

  • Sun 18

    Open Artist Studio: Patinna Studios

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Patinna Studios 8009 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Explore a glass studio where many different techniques and processes come together into sculptures, lighting, and wearable art. This year, we celebrate the birth of a new creative studio with mixed media artists who work with flameworking, stained glass, and metal.  Artist Bio: Inna PatInna is a mixed media artist who has made jewelry and […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Local Frequencies ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    The Space Columbia City 3820 S Ferdinand St #102, Seattle, WA, United States

    As you tour South Seattle Studios, please come by Local Frequencies, an exhibition of artists working in glass in the South Seattle neighborhood of Columbia City. Meet the artists, talk shop, see photos and videos of their studios and techniques, and get your hands on a few pieces. This event marks the closing of the […]

  • Sun 18

    Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Luminous Forms – New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿
    Gallery Mack 2100 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Utilizing his exceptional knowledge of Venetian techniques, Cozza’s work explores the optical qualities of glass by manipulating color, texture and form. This newest solo exhibition will showcase new work that demonstrates his skillful use of reticello, cane work and murrine.

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Bainbridge Island – LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm LUMINOUS! ♿
    Bainbridge Arts & Crafts 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, United States

    This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection and translucence in the work of Northwest glass masters Robert Carlson, Steve Maslach, Trenton Quiocho, KeKe Cribbs, Gregory Lastrapes, and Alicia Lomne, and abstract paintings by Jeanne Toal. About the Artist: Robert Carlson Robert Carlson’s career in glass began in 1980 and spans some 40 years. During this time […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Modern Design & Glass at Design Within Reach ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Design Within Reach 1918 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Explore both iconic & modern glass through the world of design; names such as Glas Italia, Helle Mardahl, Louis Poulsen, MESO, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Tom Dixon, and more. Artist Bio: Helle Mardahl Studio operates at the intersection of art and functionality to create a dreamy universe of richly coloured glass designs of eccentric deviance. Influenced […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Issaquah – Glassblowing Experiences at Art by Fire ♿

    October 18 @ 11:15 am - 5:30 pm Glassblowing Experiences ♿
    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Curious about the magic of shaping molten glass? In our private glassblowing classes, we’ll guide you step by step through a fun, hands-on experience—no prior experience needed. You’ll create multiple unique pieces to remember your time in the studio, which can be picked up once they’ve cooled or shipped to you for convenience. Artist Bio: […]

    $234
  • Sun 18

    Taut ♿

    October 18 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Taut ♿
    Mini Mart City Park 6525 Ellis Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Taut, a solo exhibition by Zoe Potter, uses glass, steel, latex, and more in a series of figurative sculptures. The work’s focus on materiality centers the tension and harmony that lies between materials, as well as their own relationship to scale and space.  Artist Bio: Zoe Potter is a Seattle-based artist and a recent graduate […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Celebrate art at Art Table ♿

    October 18 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm Celebrate art at Art Table ♿
    Art Table 915 E Pine St 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA, United States

    Art Table is a restaurant & bar that features a rotating exhibition of art on the walls, tables made by artists, and curiosities to be found in the space. By the entrance rest glass display cases, one enclosing handmade glassware by a longtime friend of the owner. Along the walls, art surrounds the theme of […]

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