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  • October 2025
  • Thu 16
    October 16 - October 19

    Glass Blowing Lessons at Blowing Sands Glass ♿

    Blowing Sands Glass 5805 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Hands-on lessons with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals to groups of 5. Please email or call for information/to schedule a time.

  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

    Kiln-formed Glass Overview

    Seymour Stained Glass 5415 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Kiln-forming, often called warm glass, is an affordable way for the home studio artist to manipulate glass. But each piece takes days rather than minutes to complete. This is not meant to be a class in kiln-forming but rather a broad overview using examples of both finished and in-process pieces to show you the constraints […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 17 @ 5:00 pm

    Live Glassblowing at glassybaby ♿

    glassybaby madrona 3406 E Union St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Visit glassybaby's Madrona hot shop and store to watch our glassblowers craft our handmade, one of a kindness 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 12:00 pm - October 19 @ 4:00 pm

    Glass Pumpkin Patch Demo ♿

    Avalon Glassworks 2914 SW Avalon Wy Suite B, Seattle, WA, United States

    Come pick from this year's Blown Glass Pumpkin Patch and view our production process for the crop of 2025 blown glass pumpkins.

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Jen Elek | Hot Shop Demo ♿

    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us to welcome special guest artist Jen Elek in the Hot Shop at Seattle Glassblowing Studio. This live demonstration is first come, first serve. Onsite gallery will feature artwork by all our special guest artists as well as many more.

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

    Live Glassblowing with Walt Lieberman, Dick Weiss & Team ♿

    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States
    Free
  • Fri 17
    Glassblown pumpkins created by Art by Fire
    October 17 @ 11:15 am - October 18 @ 5:30 pm

    Bead-Making Demonstration ♿

    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Bring your family or friends to explore the captivating art of glassblowing as you take in a bead-making demonstration.

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Jeremy Popelka | Hot Shop Demo ♿

    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us to welcome special guest artist Jeremy Popelka in the Hot Shop at Seattle Glassblowing Studio. This live demonstration is first come, first serve. Onsite gallery will feature artwork by all our special guest artists as well as many more.

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Glass Blowing Demonstration by artist David Smith and Friends ♿

    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.

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Hands-on at glassybaby ♿

    glassybaby madrona 3406 E Union St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join glassybaby on October 17th for an evening of glassblowing at our Madrona hot shop. Select your favorite colors to create a custom glass pumpkin with their talented artists. Fun for the whole family - ages 12 and up. Additional details: Ticket purchase is required in advance and is final sale Capacity limited to 1 […]

    $180
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Dan Alexander | Hot Shop Demo ♿

    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us to welcome special guest artist Dan Alexander in the Hot Shop at Seattle Glassblowing Studio. This live demonstration is first come, first serve. Onsite gallery will feature artwork by all our special guest artists as well as many more.

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Glassblowing Demonstration ♿

    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Watch a demonstration by glass artist Art Freas.

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 8:30 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

    Glassblowing Experiences ♿

    Tacoma Glassblowing Studio 114 S. 23rd Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Come join the Tacoma Glassblowing Studio for some glassblowing experiences.

    $95 – $150
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Artist Demonstration at glassybaby ♿

    glassybaby madrona 3406 E Union St, Seattle, WA, United States

    One of our artists will blow a one of a kind art piece, details forthcoming.

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Richard Royal | Hot Shop Demo ♿

    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us to welcome special guest artist Richard Royal in the Hot Shop at Seattle Glassblowing Studio. This live demonstration is first come, first serve. Onsite gallery will feature artwork by all our special guest artists as well as many more.

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Open studio with demo at Everett Glassworks

    Everett Glassworks 5818 Wetmore Ave, Everett, United States

    Join Manolo Aguilera-Santos for a special open studio event! Come explore his creative space, see his latest glass sculptures, and experience live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the day. By reservation only. Please make your reservation here.

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Sue Kim and Zeke Spier Demo ♿

    Mini Mart City Park 6525 Ellis Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Mini Mart City Park is pleased to host Sue Kim and Zeke Spier for a flameworking demonstration in our main gallery space. Kim and Spier are partners and glassblowers living in Burien, WA. They collaborate in both flameworking and hot shop glass blowing. They are inspired by the unseen and lesser understood parts of natural […]

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Jason Christian and Dan Friday Collab Demo ♿

    Pratt Fine Arts Center 1902 S Main St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Seattle Artists Jason Christian and Dan Friday will be showing a hotshop demo on October 18 (Sat) at the Pratt Hotshop.

    Free
  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    BARN Glass Open Studio and Demos ♿

    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Join BARN on Sunday, Oct. 19, to celebrate REFRACT. BARN makers will host live demonstrations, offer hands-on activities, and display an exhibition of glass art (including mixed-media collaborations) from 10 AM – 3 PM. Come meet glass artisans, learn more about the Glass Arts Studio, and get inspired. The event is free, but registration is […]

    Free
  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Stephanie Trenchard | Hot Shop Demo ♿

    Seattle Glassblowing Studio 2227 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us to welcome special guest artist Stephanie Trenchard in the Hot Shop at Seattle Glassblowing Studio. This live demonstration is first come, first serve. Onsite gallery will feature artwork by all our special guest artists as well as many more.

    Free
  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Glass fused glass art workshop ♿

    Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio 2621 N Proctor Street Ste B, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join Tacoma Glass Gallery for a fused art workshop.

    Free
  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Open Artist Studio: Hilltop Artists Students & Mentors ♿

    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 19
    October 19 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Bri Chesler Public Demo ♿

    Pratt Fine Arts Center 1902 S Main St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Seattle Artist Bri Chesler will be showing a hotshop demo on October 19 (Sun).

    Free
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