We invite you to explore Silica in its many forms. Silica is a main component of glass, ceramics, concrete, crystalline minerals, and more. Base Camp Studios 2 resident artist Jorge Cainas explores silica through his mixed-media sculptures. His work includes lampwork glass, 2,000-year-old Roman glass, antique glass trade beads, crystals, ceramics, concrete, dinosaur bones, and […]
Joan's work is an exploration of kiln-worked glass, and most recently, using glass in printmaking. Studio is also open on Saturday, October 18th from 11am-4pm.
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. Her most recent work incorporates LED lights to create illuminated […]
Glass Artist + Lighting Designer Julie Conway recently relocated her studio to Everett. Julie welcomes visitors during the open studio tours on the North Side studio visit day, or by appointment during Refract Week. Julie creates her bespoke glass lighting installations with her glass teams & fabricators based in the Seattle/Everett area. Julie’s team members […]
Milo combines modern digital design, 3D printing, and ancient glass casting techniques to create sculptural glass lighting. 3D printing and casting demos in the carport, and finished sculptures are stages in the home. Come see the new geometric possibilities in glass!
Alleson returns to Belltown for her solo show, The Maiden Crone, at Slip Gallery. The Maiden Crone is both a gallery exhibition and a ticketed immersive experience. Alleson will demo glass bending in Slip Gallery during Refract 2025! The gallery is free and open to the public. Tickets for the neon immersive experience go on sale […]
Karen Seymour finds that working with glass allows her to give functional form to the color and light she finds in nature. She has been teaching her glass-on-glass appliqué process for over 20 years and has written a couple of books on it. Getting a kiln in 2013 allows her to also explore kiln-forming techniques. […]
Local glass artist living and working at Art Space Lofts above Schack Art Center. Stop by to see some of Nick Clawson new work alongside other local glass artists at the Artspace Everett Lofts Gallery Space. The Artspace Gallery will be open for visits both 10/18 and 10/19 11a-4p. Nick Clawson personal studio space at […]
Jack Spitzer glass demonstration at Dante Marioni’s. And Dante Marioni studio tour.
Mixed media artist. Prop maker and glass jewelry creator.
KCJ Szwedzinski and Dave Walters live and work together often, both centering narrative in their works through different mediums and storytelling approaches. www.kcjszwedzinski.com www.davidwaltersglass.com
Noble Neon invites you to celebrate their new South Park studio! Step inside the luminous world of neon at NOBLE NEON’s open studio event. Founders Cedar and Lia welcome you to explore their brand-new space in South Park, Seattle, where the art and craft of neon tube bending come to life. Enjoy live glass bending […]
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 […]
Richard Royal, a native of the Northwest and resident of Seattle, is recognized internationally as one of the most skilled and talented glassblowers in the studio glass movement. His sensitivity and natural affinity towards the material reveal themselves within his extensive body of work. Richard’s artistic approach combines sensuality, fluidity and bold abundance to deliver […]
Located in Georgetown South Seattle.
Glassblowing demonstrations.
Weston Lambert’s glass and stone sculptures explore time and transformation through kiln casting, grinding, and polishing—processes that mirror and compress geological timelines into seamless, mixed-media forms. His work ranges from intimate, pocket-sized pieces to monumental public installations, and has been exhibited internationally. Working out of his studio in Tacoma, Weston continues to push the boundaries […]
This is the studio space of Artists Morgan Peterson and Courtney Branam. It is located in the NAF Revival building, which hosts Raves, after parties, and events.
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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