Events - Newsletter
3rd Annual Open Studio
Second Annual Glass Studio Tour Offers Unique Gifts and a Look Into the World of Glassblowing
You're invited to see the many beautiful and unique items created by glassblowers, as well as how they created them, when The Northwest Glass Society hosts the Third Annual Studio Tour on Friday, December 7th 2007 from 6-9pm.
There will be a variety of glass artists from Oregon and Seattle in the gallery along with featured local artists. There will be live glassblowing demonstrations, aspiring glass artists will have a chance to try out equipment and work with hot glass and of course there will be food, drink and conversation.
For those with an especially hard-to-buy-for person on this year’s Christmas list, glass items such as ornaments, jewelry, stemware, beads and bowls make unique gifts and will be available for purchase.
Furnace News
The postponement of the the furnace start up has been due to the lack of funds needed for installation of natural gas and electrical lines as well as the exhaust system. We have projected a deadline of January 30th, for the completion and start up of the furnace in turn giving Spokane and surrounding areas a public glass studio featuring lampworking and complete with a hot shop furnace. Please contact the office if you are able to show your support by way of volunteering, donating materials, or a cash donation. In turn your business name or personal name(s) will be added to our permanent board of contributers.
Open Studio Nights
We are starting out 2008 on the right track by giving back to the members and the public whom have supported us throughout the building process of the studio and gallery,we are pleased to announce the first "Open Studio Nights" (this a great way to get to know other glass artists, network, exchange ideas and get some free torch time!) Open Studio Night will be held the first Friday evening of every month from 7-9pm for more info contact us or call the office (509) 893-1475. *Open Studio Nights will not offered when conflicting with educational class.
Operation Alaska
September 7th marks the date for those whom enrolled in a series of classes instructed by William Hagy in the newly formed Glass Firenze studio located in Eagle River AK. Over 30 students had the opportunity to build on existing skills as well as take in some of the expertise offered in the variety of classes offered by our resident artist William Hagy. Sculptural classes enabled students to take in the possibility's of working into both nature,abstract and assembly. Also the pendant and Bead classes had quickly filled so there was an additional two classes offered to accommodate those booked on the waiting lists. William Hagy has since returned and will be offering classes after the New Year 2008 so stay in touch for updates in both lampworking as well as our hot shop!
Tours & Demos
Spokane Tribal Youth
One of the recent events this year gave those enrolled in the summer program at the Spokane Tribal Youth group a chance to sit in on a glassblowing demonstration by William Hagy and learn about the history of glass as well as make their own glass beads and marbles to take home with them!!
We give special thanks to the counselors and directors of the Spokane Tribal Youth group for opening up the opportunity for these young adults and making this a memorable event for everyone to share!
If your business or organization would like to take part in a studio tour feel free to contact us for event scheduling and information.
Super Senior Saints Tour
William Hagy demonstrated various lampworking techniques for those in attendance of the Oct. 07' studio tour and demonstration for the Super Senior Saints. We thank each and everyone of you that showed interest in both the glassblowing process,the history of lampworking,and furnace work. Your contributions made to our organization are greatly appreciated. (use pic original size left placement)
Medical Lake Home School Group
William Hagy performed a live demonstration for a private group of 14 children from the ages of 5-13 as part of our public tours program. Demonstrations are a highlight of the tour, however everyone had time to have questions answered aside from learning about the history, materials, and tradition of glassblowing.
If you would like more information on booking a tour of our glass studio for your private or public group you can contact us by phone or email.
First Friday Open Studio March 9th 7-9pm *Special Guest: David Gover
The First Friday this month was moved to the 2nd Friday due to the final class of Lampworking II finishes up on March 2nd. So mark it on your calender and make it in for live demonstrations by guest artists, enjoy some free torch time and meet other members or just bead away!
*David Gover will be demonstrating soft glass tubing on a cross fire burner so if you you cannot make it, be sure to check back shortly for the updates in our class and workshop offerings.
Exhibition
Arbor Crest Annual Art Show
This year in attendance beyond representing various artists from the gallery we had several demonstrations from the likes of; Austin Kochek, Chris Doty, Jane Hughes, and William Hagy. The live demonstrations ran throughout the weekend event giving those in attendance a birds eye perspective of the art of lampworking. We would like to thank those whom volunteered during this event and making it a most memorable one for all to enjoy.
Eugene Glass School's 4th Annual Flame Off
This year has really been a positive one for the Eugene Glass School's Annual Flame Off. There are several categories to participate in such as sculptural, goblet, marble/paperweight, and wearables like beads and pendants.
It was a fun one for member, Josh Turner, and founder William Hagy in both participation as well as the surrounding days of demonstrations not to mention the exhibitor booths of Northstar Glass, Nortel Manufacturing, Flow Magazine and many others that turned out for the show. For more photo's see GlassArtists.
For those of you that have attended in years past, you may remember that the show had been strictly for glass but this year the event has turned into a fine art show featuring regional artists from Montana, Oregon and California as well as local favorites from our community and surrounding areas.
William Hagy's Incalmo series had been featured in Thursday's "Today" section of the paper, not to mention a live news broadcast and interview that got some air time for the Northwest Glass Society.
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