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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Totally Blown Glassworks ♿
DESCRIPTION:Located in Georgetown South Seattle.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/totally-blown-glassworks-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Totally Blown Glassworks\, 5607 Corson Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Richard Royal Studio
DESCRIPTION: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 gracefully attenuated pieces that speak of their own elegance and sculptural verticality.     Royal began working as a hot glass sculptor in 1978 at the Pilchuck Glass School\, located north of Seattle\, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range.   After spending a number of years as a ceramist\, the challenge of the material and the birth of a new artistic movement appealed to the young artist.  Royal worked for several years as one of Dale Chihuly’s main assistants\, building skill\, exploring the limits of the material and developing an intimacy with glass as an expressive creative medium.  Working with Dale and other creative powerhouses such as Billy Morris and Benjamin Moore allowed Richard to explore diverse approaches to making.  This background enabled Royal to shape his own unique voice and consequently led to his emergence in the art market in the early 1980’s.  Royal has since been a prolific independent artist exhibiting work internationally in both solo and group exhibitions for the past thirty years.  Royal’s work is included in renowned public and private collections worldwide.  His work is found in such noteworthy museum collections as The Mint Museum of Art + Design (Charlotte\, North Carolina)\, The High Museum (Atlanta\, Georgia)\, the New Orleans Museum of Art  (Louisiana)\, The Tampa Museum of Art (Tampa\, Florida)\, and the Daiichi Museum (Nagoya\, Japan).  Royal was one of the first Artists-in-Residences at the Waterford Crystal Factory (Ireland) and he continues to teach as both a guest artist and faculty member at various universities and the Pilchuck Glass School.  His artwork is also included in the SAFECO Collection\, PricewaterhouseCoopers\, IBM\, and the Westinghouse Corporation.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artist-studios-richard-royal-studio/
LOCATION:Richard Royal Studio\, 55 South Atlantic #411\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134\, United States
CATEGORIES: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 Studio\, 3824 SW Morgan Street\,\, Seattle\, WA\, 98136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Noble Neon Studios ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEnjoy live glass bending and neon processing demonstrations by Kelsey Fernkopf and Marisa Manso\, and experience firsthand the intricate techniques behind this radiant medium. Browse original artwork from the entire Noble Neon team\, mingle with local artists and makers\, and enjoy light refreshments as you tour the new facility. \nSince 2012\, Noble Neon has been a creative force in Seattle’s art community. Trusted by their peers\, they’ve fabricated work for local artists like Claudia Fitch and Mary Coss\, as well as internationally acclaimed names including Nicholas Galanin\, Ai Weiwei\, and Bruce Nauman. \nCome see what makes Noble Neon glow.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artist-studio-noble-neon-studios-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Noble Neon Studios\, 1414 South Concord St.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Glass fused glass art workshop ♿
DESCRIPTION:Join Tacoma Glass Gallery for a fused art workshop.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-fused-glass-art-workshop-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio\, 2621 N Proctor Street Ste B\, Seattle\, WA\, 98407\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seymour Stained Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. How different temperatures can be used to create different textures is a recurring focus in her work. She currently volunteers with the Pacific Northwest Glass Guild.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/seymour-stained-glass-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Seymour Stained Glass\, 5415 Greenwood Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Artist Studio: Radiant Neon ♿
DESCRIPTION:Alleson returns to Belltown for her solo show\, The Maiden Crone\, at Slip Gallery. \nThe 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 September 8th at 10am Pacific. \nInformation on the immersive experience  \nThe Maiden Crone takes participants on a journey through a woman’s triple goddess archetype while the world crumbles. It tells the story of the painful past of maidenhood that she emotionally alchemizes into strength only the Crone can wield.  \nDespite the hopelessness around her\, she can see a better future glowing through the cracks of the world’s ruin – and it’s worth the work to get there. Out of the rubble of her life\, she moves through the world as a self-ordained Crone: an often-silent partner\, healer\, and a grounding source in this new world.  \nThe Maiden Crone is an invitation to visit this bright future – a place to ignite a lasting promise of hope within visitors. An explorable world to find the crone within so we may build a beautiful world again. \nClick here for more information. \nOpen on Sunday\, October 19th as well.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/open-artist-studios-radiant-neon-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Radiant Neon\, 2301 1st Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Open Artist Studio
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of The Boathouse ♿
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Acquired in 1989\, The Boathouse has been a place for Chihuly to experiment with and give birth to new ideas. Inside\, the space is representative of Chihuly’s design aesthetic\, showcasing pieces from his iconic bodies of work as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. It is also home to The Hotshop\, where Chihuly and his team of glassblowers create works in glass for exhibitions and art installations at museums and gardens around the world. Located on the shores of Lake Union in Seattle\, The Boathouse offers sweeping views of the city skyline and a singular behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of Chihuly. \nSpaces are limited\, and once they’re filled\, the registration will close and a waitlist will be initiated. Act fast to secure your place! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-tour-of-the-boathouse-tickets-1693669514109?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPhotograph © 2019 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/private-tour-of-the-boathouse-%e2%99%bf-2/
LOCATION:Chihuly Studio
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Tour
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SUMMARY:Glass Gallery ♿
DESCRIPTION:Come visit Tacoma Glass Gallery for an amazing gallery featuring local glass.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-gallery-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio\, 2621 N Proctor Street Ste B\, Seattle\, WA\, 98407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Kiln-formed Glass Overview
DESCRIPTION: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 and path choices available to an artist. Our goal is to help give you more informed eyes when you appreciate a piece of kiln-formed glass art. \nThis free demonstration is offered as part of the educational mission of the Pacific Northwest Glass Guild (PNWGlassGuild.org) \nMaximum of 10 people. Please call or text (206-525-1577) to reserve your spot today! \nWe’ll keep a waiting list and may do it again Friday morning if there is enough interest.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/kiln-formed-glass-overview/
LOCATION:Seymour Stained Glass\, 5415 Greenwood Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of The Boathouse ♿
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Acquired in 1989\, The Boathouse has been a place for Chihuly to experiment with and give birth to new ideas. Inside\, the space is representative of Chihuly’s design aesthetic\, showcasing pieces from his iconic bodies of work as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. It is also home to The Hotshop\, where Chihuly and his team of glassblowers create works in glass for exhibitions and art installations at museums and gardens around the world. Located on the shores of Lake Union in Seattle\, The Boathouse offers sweeping views of the city skyline and a singular behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of Chihuly. \nSpaces are limited\, and once they’re filled\, the registration will close and a waitlist will be initiated. Act fast to secure your place! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-tour-of-the-boathouse-tickets-1645377591669?aff=oddtdtcreator  \nPhotograph © 2019 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
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CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Tour
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