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 […]
Live glassblowing demonstration by special guest artist. Celebrating the 35th year of Seattle Glassblowing Studio.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Live glassblowing demonstration by special guest artist. Celebrating the 35th year of Seattle Glassblowing Studio.
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 […]
Watch contemporary glass history in the making as our Hot Shop Team, in collaboration with Visiting Artists, demonstrates the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Museum admission required.
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live glassblowing demonstration by special guest artist. Celebrating the 35th year of Seattle Glassblowing Studio.
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.
Head to BARN’s Glass Arts Studio for a full day of live demonstrations and hands-on activities, including mesmerizing torchwork, mosaic magic, fused glass fun, and stunning stained glass.
Visitors can expect a welcoming, live glassblowing demonstration. I’ll be working on traditional glassblowing techniques and sharing the process behind my sculptural cactus. Guests will have the opportunity to see finished work up close and connect directly with the story behind each piece.
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live glassblowing demonstration by special guest artist. Celebrating the 35th year of Seattle Glassblowing Studio.
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 […]
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: […]
