Refract: Artistry in Glass

Saturday, October 17
11AM – 4PM

Pike Place Market will once again come alive with the vibrant energy of glass art and glass art demonstrations. We invite you to step into the world of artistry and witness the talents of our esteemed Market glass artists within our Handmade Craft Market. With their skillful hands and creative minds, they will transform molten glass into stunning masterpieces right before your eyes, proudly showcasing our Meet the Producer tradition. The MarketFront Pavilion will serve as the hub of this special event, offering a unique, intimate setting to watch the glass artists in action and browse their handmade glass displays.

Bonus! Pick up a handmade piece of art when you make a glass art purchase of $50 or more!

Glass Artists Showcased
• Bill Aune – Whistling at the Moon
• Isis Ray – Isis Ray
• Tisbury & James Ennis – Tisbury Art Glass
• Cindy Mounts – Glassy Productions
• Kyle Kinsey – Fusion In Glass
• Joshua Swanson & Motoko Hayashi – KOBO Art Garden
• Gina Karaba – Karaba Art Glass
• Kattie & Jeremy Custer – DrinkingStraws.Glass
• Joel Meyers – J.M. Creations
• Korina Oswald – Glass Breaker Club

Demoing Artists:
Gina Karaba: Watch Gina create colorful, one-of-a-kind glass pieces including mini pumpkins, flowers, ornaments and coins. Kids can get in on the fun by choosing the colors and stamps for their pieces!
Tisbury & James Ennis: See glassblowing in action as Tisbury and James use an oxygen/propane torch to create unique pieces right before your eyes. Stop by, watch their process, and chat with the artists!
Joel Meyers: Watch Joel transform borosilicate glass into a sculpture and you may even get to lend a hand! Joel will invite members of the crowd to participate in feasible steps throughout the creative process.