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SUMMARY:Celebrate art at Art Table ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 glass through the perspective of fragility and life (or “fragility of life”)\, reminding us to celebrate the little moments. \nArtist Bio: A 3-month-long showcase of various local artists showcasing works related to “fragility and life” or “fragility of life” (reminding us to celebrate the little moments)\, an open-ended call for artists with 2D pieces\, digital work\, or small glass pieces.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/celebrate-art-at-art-table/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Art Table\, 915 E Pine St 2nd Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:RIPE ♿
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Mini Mart City Park for Zoe Potter’s solo exhibition RIPE. In RIPE\, Zoe explores feminine vulnerability and aesthetics through materiality. She uses contrasting materials to create uncanny connections\, instilling an unsettling bodily awareness in the viewer. \nArtist Bio: Zoe Potter is a Seattle-based artist and a recent graduate in the fine arts program at Cornish College of the Arts. At the end of her tenure in the program\, Potter was nominated twice for the Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award and was awarded a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck School of Glass. While she has shown work in numerous group exhibitions\, her thesis exhibition prompted a re-exhibition of some of these paintings at the 2025 Seattle Art Fair.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/ripe/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Mini Mart City Park\, 6525 Ellis Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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SUMMARY:South Seattle Refract Shuttle Bus
DESCRIPTION:Join local glass experts on a half day tour of Seattle’s glass art studios (see schedule below). This city is famous for its world-class glass art scene\, and this is your rare chance to visit studios in one creative adventure. From knitted to stained glass\, see all the unique ways this versatile material comes to life. You may even meet the artists who make the magic happen! \nThe tour is operated in partnership with Tours NW. All proceeds go directly to our local guides. Maximum of 20 guests per tour so book your seat today! \nThe South Seattle Refract Shuttle Bus departing at 11am\, will include stops at the following open artist studios: \n\n\nTwo Tone Studios\n\n\nPohlman Knowles Studio\n\n\nKait Rhoads\n\n\nMisoda Glass\n\n\nPatinna Studios\n\n\nThe South Seattle Refract Shuttle Bus departing at 12pm\, will include stops at the following open artist studios: \n\n\nMikey Cozza/Sasha Tepper Stewart\nTop Hat Glassworks\nCappy Thompson\nAtlantic Studios (Richard Royal)\n\n\nPick up and drop off will be at the Amazon Sphere. More details can be found here.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/south-seattle-refract-shuttle-bus/2026-10-18/2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Open Artist Studio,Tour
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SUMMARY:Issaquah - Glassblowing Experiences at Art by Fire ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOne ticket covers the full experience\, starting at $234+ for the hour. Please call to book experience \nSelect times from 11:15am\, 12:30pm\, 1:45am\, 4:15pm\, and 5:30pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glassblowing-experiences-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Art by Fire\, 195 Front St N\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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SUMMARY:Bellevue - Celebration of Glass featuring local glass blowers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate local artistry with Made In Washington during the Refract Glass Festival! Drop by our Bellevue Square store to explore a curated group show featuring our new\, exclusive Diablo Lake bowl\, over a dozen premier Washington glass artists\, and the highly anticipated debut of our 2026 Limited Edition Glass Ornament on October 16th. \nBrowse handcrafted garden art\, wearable glass jewelry\, and bold decorative sculptures from celebrated local talents\, including Glass Eye Studio\, Island Art Glass (Rob Adamson & Janis Swalwell)\, Jesse Kelly\, PNW Glass (Colin Satterfield)\, Mariusz Rynkiewicz\, Dan & Joi LaChaussee\, Robert Bank\, Andre Glass (Tisha Abrahamson)\, and Janet Crosby. Stop in during Seattle’s premier glass art weekend to discover a distinct\, one-of-a-kind treasure for your collection!
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/bellevue-celebration-of-glass-featuring-local-glass-blowers/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Made in Washington – Bellevue Square\, 190 Bellevue Square\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - LUMINOUS! ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Artist: \nRobert Carlson \nRobert Carlson’s career in glass began in 1980 and spans some 40 years. During this time he worked and studied with such icons as Erwin Eisch\, Libensky/Brychtova\, Chihuly\, Ulrica Hydman Vallien and Bertil Vallien\, and Dan Daily. He developed the unique Break-away Sand Mold which allows him to combine the elements of sand-casting and glass blowing into one object. He is also known for his reverse painting techniques that transmit his archetypal imagery throughout the three dimensions of his sculptures. He has taught at the Pilchuck School\, Pendland School of Crafts\, Haystack Mt. School\, Bild-Werk Frauenau\, Cam Ocai Turkey\, sat on the board of the American Craft Council\, and was President of the Glass Art Society. Now a published author\, his first book “TotIs” (2012) was followed by “Gita”\, “TAO: A New Interpretation”\, and “Phantom Horizons: Chuang Tau Plays Solitaire”. \nHe lives and writes on Bainbridge Island. \nKEKE CRIBBS \nKeKe Cribbs was born in Colorado in 1951. She lived in Ireland\, France\, Corsica and New Mexico before making her home on Whidbey Island after attending Pilchuck Glass School in 1983. She has since taught at Pilchuck Glass School and the Penland School of Crafts\, and in 1986 she started a Glass program at the Swain School of Design which later became SMU in South Dartmouth\, MA. She has also taught workshops at TIGA in Toyama\, Japan\, and was invited to participate in the Stourbridge Glass Festival in 2019. In April 2026 the James Renwick Alliance is gave her an award for “Master of the Medium”. Her work has been collected internationally\, including the Corning Glass Museum\, NY\, the L.A. County Museum\, CA\, the Racine Art Museum\, WI\, Tacoma Art Museum and Tacoma Glass Museum\, WA\, and the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art\, Japan. \nGREGORY LASTRAPES \nGreg Lastrapes is a Seattle-based glass artist and curator. He holds a BFA in Glass and Ceramics and a BS in Art History from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University (2019). After graduating\, he studied with Swedish Master Glassblower Micke Johansson. Lastrapes has since dedicated his practice to cultivating new approaches to Swedish glass techniques and creating exhibition opportunities that spotlight sincerity and expertise\, particularly for early-career glassmakers. Lastrapes has exhibited work internationally and has taught Swedish-style glassblowing in studios across New York City\, Boston\, Providence\, San Jose\, and Seattle. \nALICIA LOMNE \nAlicia Lomné is an artist living and working on Whidbey Island. Lomné has spent her career exploring and developing her own unique style of the kiln casting technique\, pâte de verre. She is known for her explorations of a new hollow internal core for creating remarkably large-scale pâte de verre vessels. Lomné has exhibited her work nationally and has participated in shows with The Kentucky Museum of Art and Design\, The Museum of American Glass\, Figgie Art Museum\, National Liberty Museum\, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum\, and The Muskegon Museum of Art. For several years\, Lomné has enthusiastically shared her knowledge through teaching. She has taught at Pilchuck Glass School\, Penland School of Crafts\, Bullseye Glass\, and The Studio\, as well as in Denmark\, Switzerland\, and Australia. \nSTEVEN MASLACH \nSteven Maslach began blowing glass in 1968 and opened his first studio in 1971. His work is characterized by the transmission\, reflection and kinetic variations of pure colors within heavy cast artwork. He pioneered the use of dichroic filters in glass sculpture\, starting in the early 1980s. His work evolved from blown pieces to crucible-cast large works created in his studio on Bainbridge Island. \nTRENTON QUIOCHO \nTrenton Quiocho is a Filipino-American\, Tacoma\, native who has worked with glass for over 20 years in various capacities. He has held positions as a glassblower\, hot shop technician\, and teaching artist with organizations including Chihuly Boathouse\, Glassybaby\, Hilltop Artists\, and the Museum of Glass. In addition to his active artistic practice\, he is also a glassblower at the Chihuly Boathouse and Museum of Glass. \nJEANNE TOAL \nAbstract painter Jeanne Toal works on several pieces at once in her small studio in the woods of Port Townsend. Her palette of soft tones and subtle colors continues to be informed by her childhood in the high desert of Nevada. Virtually blind in one eye\, she sees the world two ways simultaneously\, leaving her to wonder just what is real. This is complemented by a life-long interest in the way energy becomes one thing and then another\, and her work tends to be ambiguous and often roughly finished\, representing the unfolding of possibility.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/luminous-%e2%99%bf-2/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Bainbridge Arts & Crafts\, 151 Winslow Way E\, Bainbridge Island\, 98110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Luminous Forms - New Work by Mikey Cozza ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtist Bio: Mikey Cozza’s work is process driven\, achieving intricacy with lines and patterns as he explores the material. He strives to capture this precision and beauty in nature\, reproducing and preserving the movement of life. \nCozza has worked with a number of local artists including\, Dante Marioni and Janusz Pozniak. He has been a student at Pratt Fine Arts Center\, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Pilchuck Glass School.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/luminous-forms-new-work-by-mikey-cozza-%e2%99%bf-2/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Gallery Mack\, 2100 Western Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Modern Design & Glass at Design Within Reach ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtist Bio: \nSophie Lou Jacobsen\nFrench-American designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen creates objects and furniture for everyday use\, but with details designed to delight the user. Working mainly with colored borosilicate glass as her medium\, Jacobsen explores the relationship between humans and the inanimate\, imbuing a sense of poetry into the objects with which we surround ourselves\, from cocktail glasses to pendant lights. \nTom Dixon\nBorn in Tunisia and raised in England\, Tom Dixon’s reputation frequently precedes him. His mystique as a bad boy – Dixon dropped out of art school following a motorcycle accident and spent time in his 20s playing bass with a rock band and organizing warehouse parties – is nearly as recognized as his unmistakable gift for design and emergence as one of England’s most influential designers.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/modern-design-glass-at-design-within-reach-%e2%99%bf-4/
LOCATION:Design Within Reach\, 1918 1st Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Local Frequencies ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 exhibition. \nPresented at The Space in Columbia City as part of Refract Seattle\, the exhibition is a glimpse into the breadth of glass practices in the region—an informal cross-section of ideas\, methods\, and sensibilities. \nA small taste of glass happenings in and around Seattle. \nExhibiting Artists: \n\nSean Hennessey\nTommy Gregory\nWeston Lambert\nVeronica Lopez\nHenry Jackson Spieker\nJulie Conway\nMary O’Shaughnessy\nLaura Stevenson\nYale Wolf\nMary Coss\nMinhi England\nJohn Sharvin\nMorgan Van Madison\nLily Landi\nCrysta Van Slyck Matteson\n\nThe Space is located behind Rookies. It is handicap accessible. There will be food and drinks available for purchase. More details can be found here: www.sean-hennessey.com/refract2026
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/local-frequencies-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:The Space Columbia City\, 3820 S Ferdinand St #102\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Patinna Studios
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nArtist Bio: Inna PatInna is a mixed media artist who has made jewelry and fine art incorporating glass for almost 20 years. Though her work over the last decade was predominantly on the torch\, the new direction of the studio is in kiln work and screen-printed glass.  
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/patinna-studios-open-studio/
LOCATION:Patinna Studios\, 8009 7th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Weston Lambert ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 a sense of how I go about my creative process.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/studio-of-weston-lambert/
LOCATION:Studio of Weston Lambert\, 102 S 26th St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Two Tone Studios ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTwo 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\, who met as graduate students at the Rhode Island School of Design. The work they create includes decorative objects and tabletop items such as drinkware\, bowls\, vases\, cake stands\, and covered dishes. \nSayuri Fukuda was born in Ibaraki\, Japan\, and studied Glass Art and Craft at Joshibi University of Art & Design in Tokyo. For her\, the joy of creation is about combining beauty with function\, as well as incorporating expressions from nature and understanding the characteristics of the material — all a dance\, a movement\, a flow of form. She moved to Seattle thirteen years ago\, where she makes her work\, assists other local artists with their work\, and does research & development for glassybaby. 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/two-tone-studios/
LOCATION:Two Tone Studios\, 3237 SW Genesee Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98126\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Top Hat Glassworks  ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 Glassworks aims to build a more accessible\, sustainable\, and connected glass community. \nDuring the Refract Open Studio\, visitors will be able to explore multiple studio spaces throughout our home\, as well as our hot shop and fabrication studio. The artists will be working the studios during the walkthrough; however\, our primary focus is on opening our space and sharing it with the Refract community. \nAbout the hosts: \nJohn Sharvin’s practice is grounded in a technical understanding of mechanical systems and material applications. Inspired by space and mechanical infrastructures\, his work often incorporates humor to build narrative and evoke empathy within his sculptures. \nBri Chesler creates immersive installations that fuse glass with unconventional materials\, that explores desire\, vulnerability\, and intimacy. Her work challenges traditional hierarchies within glass\, using sensory engagement and material tension to draw viewers into psychologically charged environments. \nMiNHi England creates work that explores perception\, grief\, memory\, and transformation through reflection\, light\, and optical distortion. Her practice moves between hot-formed glass\, mirrored surfaces\, neon\, photography\, and installation to create moments where beauty and unease exist together.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/top-hat-glassworks-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Top Hat Glassworks\,  10039 Occidental Ave S.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Sun Machine Glass
DESCRIPTION:Vistors can expect to see finished worked\, works in progress and experimental projects created by Austin Stern. Austin Stern (Sun Machine Glass) studio is a space for exploration \, design\, and creativity.  \nMy artistic background began in Palo Alto\, CA\, when I began blowing glass at the age of 14. Over the years\, I have learned how to express my creative voice through glass\, with a special love for Venetian glassblowing techniques. My creative approach is rooted in traditional glassblowing techniques\, interpreted through my own style. My current work explores dreams\, experience\, and perception. 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/sun-machine-glass/
LOCATION:Sun Machine Glass\, 4052 S Bell St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Richard Royal Studio
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artist-studio-richard-royal-studio/
LOCATION:Richard Royal Studio\, 55 South Atlantic Studio #411\, Seattle\, WA\, 98116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Artists Studio: Misoda Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION:Melissa runs Misoda Glass Studio with her husband\, Andy\, in West Seattle. During her days she teaches glassblowing at Sammamish High School in Bellevue\, Wa. She absolutely loves that she is able to pass this amazing art form onto younger generations! “It is so important to give kids skill-based art options\, especially for those who do not feel like they are ‘good at art’. It helps build self-confidence\, team working and communication skills\, and critical problem solving!” \nMelissa received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia\, and her MFA from Alfred University in New York. She has shown her work in galleries and museums across the nation and has been published in several publications. Please see her resume for more in depth information!
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artists-studio-misoda-glass/
LOCATION:Misoda Glass\, 8844 30th Ave SW\, Seattle\, 98126
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Mikey Cozza + Sasha Tepper Stewart
DESCRIPTION:See live glassblowing and glass on display for purchase. \nMikey Cozza \nSasha-Tepper-Stewart Sasha-Tepper-Stewart \n 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artist-studio-mikey-cozza-sasha-tepper-stewart/
LOCATION:Mikey Cozza + Sasha Tepper Stewart\, 1285 SW Orchard St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Kait Rhoads Studio
DESCRIPTION:Kait Rhoads is best known for her innovative use of Venetian blown-glass techniques\, which she has applied to sculpture\, limited-edition jewelry\, and public art to engage the community with ocean ecology. Kait received a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 1993\, an MFA from Alfred University in 2001\, and a Fulbright grant to study sculpture in Murano\, Italy. Her work is in museums worldwide\, and her public artworks are in the collections of Highline College in Des Moines\, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium\, Tacoma\, the Port of Seattle\, and the Seattle Convention Center.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artist-studio-kait-rhoads-studio/
LOCATION:Kait Rhoads Studio\, 9030 39th Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Artist Studio
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Cappy Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Located in Seattle’s first artist-owned live/work co-op\, my studio is full of art made by me\, folk art\, and the art of friends.  I have been painting on glass for more than 40 years–first focusing on stained glass\, then vessel forms\, followed by large public art installations\, and currently reverse-glass wall paintings. My work is narrative\, inspired by world myth\, culture\, spiritual traditions and autobiography.   \nYou will see work that spans my career in my living space. There will be something in process on my light tables that will give you a view into how the work gets made.  
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artist-studio-cappy-thompson/
LOCATION:Cappy Thompson Studio\, 707 S Snoqualmie Street\, Suite 4A\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Pohlman Knowles Studio  ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 views of the Puget Sound and Olympic mountains. All are welcome! Private tours are available for parties interested in specific works by contacting info@pohlmanknowles.com. VISITORS NOTE: At this time their grounds are not ADA and contain many steps.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artist-studios-pohlman-knowles-studio/
LOCATION:Pohlman Knowles Studios\, 3824 SW Morgan Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:South Seattle Refract Shuttle Bus
DESCRIPTION:Join local glass experts on a half day tour of Seattle’s glass art studios (see schedule below). This city is famous for its world-class glass art scene\, and this is your rare chance to visit studios in one creative adventure. From knitted to stained glass\, see all the unique ways this versatile material comes to life. You may even meet the artists who make the magic happen! \nThe tour is operated in partnership with Tours NW. All proceeds go directly to our local guides. Maximum of 20 guests per tour so book your seat today! \nThe South Seattle Refract Shuttle Bus departing at 11am\, will include stops at the following open artist studios: \n\n\nTwo Tone Studios\n\n\nPohlman Knowles Studio\n\n\nKait Rhoads\n\n\nMisoda Glass\n\n\nPatinna Studios\n\n\nThe South Seattle Refract Shuttle Bus departing at 12pm\, will include stops at the following open artist studios: \n\n\nMikey Cozza/Sasha Tepper Stewart\nTop Hat Glassworks\nCappy Thompson\nAtlantic Studios (Richard Royal)\n\n\nPick up and drop off will be at the Amazon Sphere. More details can be found here.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/south-seattle-refract-shuttle-bus/2026-10-18/1/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Open Artist Studio,Tour
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SUMMARY:Color\, Science\, and Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 then\, because where art and science connect is our happy place\, we look at how these colors work on a more molecular level.  Whether glass is made of materials that reflect or absorb light\, knowing that that great pink glass has some hidden gold in it\, or that a ‘striking’ glass color will change significantly depending on the heat/cooling cycles used—all sorts of things influence the color of a piece. This is an exhibit exploring some of that chemistry and its effect on glass blowers’ working lives.  \nArtist 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 returned home to Seattle and started working full-time as a glass blower. Some travel let him get experience at a glass studio in Paris and a pottery workshop in Ireland. In 1992\, he established his own studio/hot-shop in Ballard. 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/color-science-and-glass-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Blowing Sands Glass\, 5805 14th Ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 has been reimagined to highlight the color\, variety\, and drama of his sculptural forms. \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/chihuly-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/studio-art-glass-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf-4/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop. \nMuseum admission required. \nArtist Bio: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 and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/visiting-artist-benjamin-cobb-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
DESCRIPTION:“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 powerful artistic and political gesture. “—Jason McDonald \nGlass vessels evocative of the highly ornamented Baroque style\, black silhouettes embedded in scenes on ancient pottery vessels\, and medallion reliefs of Black figures all abide in the deliberate\, expansive practice of Jason McDonald. McDonald’s visual language is deeply rooted in research of ancient histories\, traditional techniques\, and race. Here\, contemporary ideas blend and transform tradition with caring attention to detail\, precision in thought\, and beauty. Motivated by glass—with its magical properties\, myriad possibilities and potential—McDonald’s devotion lies in the desire to refine the craft\, making his hands more familiar and knowledgeable with each replication. Through his repetition and re-imagination of these historical forms\, the objects transform into sculptures and vessels of time\, carrying with them the essence of centuries-old traditions\, as well as McDonald’s commitment and insertion of the representation and notions of Black identity. With a commitment to the craft that transcends his own work\, McDonald diligently carves out space for those who will follow him through mentoring and the creation of his own glass studio\, which he has named Ideal Conditions. \nOde to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald is Jason McDonald’s first solo museum exhibition. McDonald is the 2026 awardee of The Current\, An Artist Award. \nArtist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of the Arts on a merit scholarship where he received his BFA with Honors in Glass. Afterwards\, he was awarded the Presidential Fellowship from Tyler School of Art and Architecture\, earning an MFA. He has taught numerous workshops at world-class institutions including Penland School of Craft\, Pilchuck Glass School\, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass\, and others. He was a contestant on the Netflix show Blown Away and collaborates with other artists and designers\, including Solange Knowles’ brand\, Saint Heron\, for whom he designed and fabricated a line of stemware.  \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/ode-to-diligence-the-art-of-jason-mcdonald-%e2%99%bf-2/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:Luminosity: Our Annual Group Glass Exhibition ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 view into the depth and momentum of the contemporary glass world. \nArtist Bio: \nEd Archie NoiseCat (Shuswap/Stlitlimx – Interior Salish): Ed Archie NoiseCat\, a Shuswap and Stl’itl’kemx artist\, was raised in the mountainous interior of British Columbia\, where a close connection to land\, family\, and story shaped his approach to making. Drawing from both his mother’s plateau culture and his father’s coastal lineage\, he creates works that carry ancestral narratives through material\, scale\, and form. Whether monumental or intimate\, his carvings and sculptural works reflect a lifelong commitment to craft\, transformation\, and the lived continuity of culture. \nPreston Singletary (Tlingit): Preston Singletary\, a Tlingit artist of the Eagle moiety\, Kaagwaantaan clan\, merges formline design with contemporary glass to create work grounded in storytelling. Since the 1980s\, his practice has redefined the possibilities of Indigenous art\, using glass to carry forward lineage\, identity\, and tradition while challenging expectations of material. Through both his artwork and collaborations with Indigenous artists globally\, Singletary continues to expand and affirm the evolving presence of Native voices in contemporary art. \nDan Friday (Lummi): Dan Friday\, a Seattle-based glass artist and member of the Lummi Nation\, creates work rooted in cultural heritage\, personal narrative\, and the transformative power of making. Influenced by a lineage of Lummi artists and shaped through decades of experience with leading glassmakers\, his sculptures—totems\, baskets\, salmon\, and reefnet anchors—honor both tradition and lived experience. Through glass\, Friday bridges cultural continuity and contemporary practice\, using the material to reflect identity\, resilience\, and community. \nRaven Skyriver (Tlingit): Raven Skyriver\, a Washington-born glass artist raised in the San Juan Islands\, draws deep inspiration from the natural world\, translating marine life into highly realistic\, molten glass sculptures. Trained in Venetian techniques and shaped by collaborations with master artists like William Morris and Lino Tagliapietra\, he works with skilled teams to create complex\, large-scale forms. His work reflects both technical mastery and a reverence for nature\, inviting viewers to consider the beauty and fragility of the ecosystems his subjects inhabit. \nKelly O’Dell (Non-Indigenous): Kelly O’Dell\, a Seattle-born artist raised on Hawaiʻi’s Big Island\, draws from a childhood shaped by ocean life\, artistic practice\, and the complexities of a place marked by both ecological richness and colonial legacy. Trained in glass at the University of Hawaiʻi and further shaped through work at Pilchuck\, her practice centers on themes of species extinction\, conservation\, and human impact on the natural world. Now based on Lopez Island\, her work continues to reflect a life closely attuned to water\, environment\, and the fragile systems that sustain them.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/luminosity-our-annual-group-glass-exhibition-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Stonington Gallery\, 125 S Jackson St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Everett - Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 by Richard Parrish and Steve Klein. Free to the Public. \n“The Kiln Doctor” (Steve Klein) will be in from 11-3pm on the 17th\, to answer any kiln forming questions and give private tours.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/celebrate-an-18-year-legacy-of-kilnformed-glass-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Schack Art Center\, 2921 Hoyt Avenue\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Glass And Decor Studio Tour and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Several Pacific NW Glass Guild members (PNWGlassGuild.org) and their friends open their studios to you on this free self-drive tour in North Seattle. Each studio also hosts a few guest artists. You’ll see a wide range of glass techniques and a few other media. Most locations have demonstrations of some sort\, and all the artists enjoy discussing their work. See further details at GlassAndDecor.com. \nStudio 1)\nMilo Snyder combines ancient casting methods with computational design to make sculptural lighting that is precise\, geometric\, and still shaped by hand. He is fascinated by glass’s ability to hold light\, and light’s ability to transform a space and the people in it. \nStudio 2)\nKaren Seymour gives functional form to the color and light she finds in nature by creating glass tables\, lamps\, mirrors\, vessels and fountains. Recent pieces reflect the challenge of representing the classical 4 elements: earth\, fire\, water and air and of textures produced at different fusing temperatures. \nLael Bennett is known for creating handcrafted work that celebrates both the beauty and the surprises of glass making. She now uses kiln-forming techniques and glass reactions to create unique patterns and color effects in dropped glass vessels and other functional art. \nWendy Campbell’s focus currently centers on two areas: powder based glass “paintings” and glass casting. She also adds recycled materials — everything from discarded glass fragments to damaged violins to create award winning works of art. \nAndi Ficker has been that helpful assistant at Glass Expressions in Burien for many years. She also teaches classes at her home studio south of Seattle. Her fused glass makes you smile: colorful mobiles\, creatures and flowers to brighten your home and garden. \nLinda Schnell’s fascination with the intersection between art and science along with a passion for beach travel inspires her to create layered mixed medium coastal art. Enjoy Linda’s fused glass table and wall decor highlighting our local sea life. \nStudio 3)\nJaniene Fitzpatrick loves anything rainbow\, but purple is often missing so she got a kiln and began making her own fused dichroic glass rainbow pendants  — with purple. She has now branched into making glass hearts\, realistic fish\, stunning layered landscapes and much more. \nStudio 4)\nChris Steffens’ day job is helping Fremont Antique Glass produce some of the premier mouth-blown stained glass in the world. Spare time finds him in his backyard hot shop turning out colorful whimsy. Every visit brings a delightful surprise. \nJohnathon Tardif’s Craquelle Series begins with deliberately breaking the blown glass by submerging it in water\, shattering the surface into an intricate network of cracks while maintaining structural integrity. This reveals vivid interior colors beneath an intricately fractured shell. \nStudio 5)\nDavid Smith was introduced to the art of glass blowing in 1978 while studying for a degree in materials science: He was hooked. Some travel let him get experience at a glass studio in Paris and a pottery workshop in Ireland. In 1992 he opened his own studio/hot-shop\, “Blowing Sands”\, in the Ballard neighborhood.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-and-decor-studio-tour-and-sale-2/
LOCATION:Throughout Seattle\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Glass Blowing Lessons ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtist 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 returned home to Seattle and started working full-time as a glass blower. Some travel let him get experience at a glass studio in Paris and a pottery workshop in Ireland. In 1992\, he established his own studio/hot-shop in Ballard. 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-blowing-lessons-blowingsands/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Blowing Sands Glass\, 5805 14th Ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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