A Dance of Glass. Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal. Watch the dance, in person. Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and see how the baby is made.
Watch live glassblowing close-up and talk to the artists about the process. The adjacent gallery will be decorated for Autumn with hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds for sale in all colors and shapes.
Glassblowers, this event is just for you! Jeff will be in person at Hot Glass Color for a tool signing. Bring your Red Hot Metal tools in for him to sign, or buy so shears or pacioffis on site and get them signed. Jeff will also be providing a pair of Dante Diamond Shears to […]
Enjoy a live demonstration by James Mongrain and friends. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About James Mongrain: James Mongrain, a self-proclaimed beneficiary of the skills imparted by the Italian masters, is an artist who has taken every opportunity to excogitate the secrets of Italian glassblowing. He has worked side by side with the […]
Kicking off our sixth anniversary of Refract, ‘Gather’ with us for the opening night party at Chihuly Garden and Glass! Ignite your curiosity with glassblowing demonstrations from amazing glass artists, VIP tours of Chihuly Garden and Glass, music, hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktails, and other special programming to light up the night. This is the night […]
Join us at the Schack Art Center Hot Shop for an extraordinary glass blowing demonstration by the talented glass artist, Dan Friday!
A Dance of Glass. Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal. Watch the dance, in person. Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and see how the baby is made.
Watch live glassblowing close-up and talk to the artists about the process. The adjacent gallery will be decorated for Autumn with hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds for sale in all colors and shapes.
Join us in watching a flameworking collaborative demo between Kimberly Thomas and the Students of the 3D4M program here at the Linda and Jerry Paros Glass Laboratory at the University of Washington School of Art, Art History, and Design. Kimberly Thomas is a biracial interdisciplinary sculptor and flameworker currently a Resident Artist at Penland School […]
David Smith loves glass. He and the glass blowers at Blowing Sands will give a live demo and answer your questions about the history, science, and art of this always compelling material.
Enjoy a live demonstration by Ross Richmond and Dave Walters. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About Ross Richmond: Ross’ pieces are typically narrative, working mainly with figurative elements and symbolic objects. Ross started working with glass at the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1991. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art with […]
David Smith loves glass. He and the glass blowers at Blowing Sands will give a live demo and answer your questions about the history, science, and art of this always compelling material.
Artist demo and live stream.
Join fellow glass lovers for a live glassblowing demonstration by Seattle artists and "Blown Away" contestants, Morgan Peterson + Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen.
Join BARN on Saturday, 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.
Glass collaborations in the Hot Shop! Enjoy a live demonstration by Minhi England and John Sharvin with assistance from their glassy friends. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About Minhi England: Utilizing the unique properties of molten glass, Minhi personifies the material and imbues a sense of self. Her current artistic practice explores transformative […]
A Dance of Glass. Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal. Watch the dance, in person. Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and see how the baby is made.
See a variety of glass art demonstrations by Pike Place Market artists taking place at the MarketFront Pavilion. Come see an amazing array of artistry and witness the awe-inspiring talents of esteemed glass artists all in one iconic location. The Market is proud to highlight these deeply talented and amazingly dedicated local artists who transform […]
Watch live glassblowing close-up and talk to the artists about the process. The adjacent gallery will be decorated for Autumn with hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds for sale in all colors and shapes.
The flameworking artist Eunsuh Choi will show flameworking demonstration at Pratt Flame shop. The Flame shop will be open for in-person observers.
Seattle glass artist Jason Christian is taking over the hot shop for a three-hour glassblowing demonstration. Christian will be assisted by students from Hilltop Artists, a youth development arts nonprofit in Tacoma, WA. The hot shop will be open for in-person observers.
Jeremy, a master glassblower from Seattle, honing his craft for 17 years will demo after our regular production from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Drawing inspiration from his Neah Bay Makah tribe heritage, he crafts stunning Native American-inspired pieces, including giant glass arrowheads. When asked about his craft, Jeremy explains his desire to bring beauty into the world. He […]
A Dance of Glass. Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal. Watch the dance, in person. Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and see how the baby is made.
Come join artists Nick Clawson and Shannon Spruiell for an open gallery and studio event at Artspace Artists Lofts! The event space is located directly above Schack Art Center in downtown Everett. Both artists will have new work on display and will be demonstrating some of their hotshop skills and processes at Schack Art Center […]
Watch live glassblowing close-up and talk to the artists about the process. The adjacent gallery will be decorated for Autumn with hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds for sale in all colors and shapes.
Experience the Magic: Enjoy a weekend filled with beautiful glass art as the Refract comes to Shoreline! Looking for a unique experience that will leave you in awe? Look no further than this live glassblowing demonstration and neighborhood glass art Pop Ups. Watch local favorite artist Dan Friday sculpt hot molten glass into something awesome […]
Join us to celebrate glass art and artists with the closing party for Refract Seattle. Reception to include live demonstration by Cedric Mitchell and also light refreshments. About Cedric Mitchell: Based in Los Angeles but originally from Oklahoma, Cedric Mitchell discovered studio glass as an art form while recording music in a Tulsa music studio […]
Refract is the nation’s newest festival showcasing creative uses of glass in the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by Chihuly Garden and Glass in partnership with Visit Seattle, this event brings together art organizations and artists alike to showcase what makes our glass community so special.
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