Our annual glass art celebration is coming soon! Join us Saturday, October 19 from 11am-4pm.

Pike Place Market will come alive with the vibrant energy of our Artistry in Glass glass art showcase, in conjunction with the 6th Annual Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience. Step into the world of artistry and witness the awe-inspiring talents of our esteemed Market glass artists.

Explore their tables on the Desimone Bridge, browse the gallery showcase, then head out to the MarketFront where exciting live glass demonstrations will take place all day long. See glassblowing, flamework, and stained glass masterpieces come to life before your eyes!

Bonus! Redeem for a special FREE glass art keepsake at the event table on the Desimone Bridge when you purchase $25 or more from any of our glass artists at this event.

Event Details

Guide to Glass 

Artist Lineup

Catching Light Studios 

Demoing Artist!

Find stained glass hanging light catchers, kaleidoscopes, mosaics, and other handcrafted pieces at Catching Light Studios. At this event, you can see the artist duo transform sheets of glass live under their tent on the MarketFront. Stained glass works will be cut and soldered into vibrant mosaics of color.

DrinkingStraws.Glass 

Shop durable glass drinking straws and carrying cases with a range of artistic accents at DrinkingStraws.Glass. Their glass straws are dishwasher-safe and come with a cleaning brush and a lifetime guarantee. Fresh for fall: pumpkins, ghosts, and wizard hats!

Fusion in Glass

Shop original fused dichroic and enameled glass pieces by Fusion in Glass. His product line includes pendants, necklaces, rings, and earrings in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Every product is one-of-a-kind as every piece varies slightly in gradient and pattern. The best part: shifting light properties in the layered glass produce different displays based on the color of clothing worn beneath it!

Isis Ray

Browse a bounty of bright and colorful flame-worked bead jewelry at Isis Ray. Her earrings, pendants, charms and bracelets each tell their own story of handmade craftsmanship. Find botanical themes with whimsical accents ranging from butterflies and flowers to fruits and vegetables.

Karaba Glass Art

Demoing Artist!

Find a rainbow of colorful animals, pumpkins, mushrooms, and many more blown glass sculptural pieces filling the table at Karaba Glass Art. During this event, see Gina create pieces LIVE using her homemade microfurnace. Using hand tools and a blowpipe, she’ll gather up bits of colored glass frit and transform it into shining jewels of finished sculptures.

KOBO Art Garden

KOBO Art Garden offers stunning blown-glass houseware like bowls, vases, drinking glasses, and fine art sculptures to illuminate any space. Handmade by artist duo Joshua and Motoko, each piece embraces a mixing of hues and casts a wealth of colorful auras.

SodaWax Natural Products

Making a special guest appearance in this event is Tony Biancaniello, who was inspired to craft his current natural deodorant and body care line due to the intense environment of working in glassblowing hot shops. Freshen up with SodaWax Natural Products and be sure to check out some of his large-scale works in the gallery showcase!

Tisbury Art Glass

Demoing Artist!

Explore enchanting flame-worked glass inspired by artist Tisbury’s love of the underwater world at Tisbury Art Glass. The luminescence of sea life is translated into elegantly sculpted jewelry and decorative pieces, handcrafted using rods of glass that are melted with hand torch and shaped into playful creatures and elegant pendants. Watch them come alive in her flamework demo during the event!

Vida Loca Glass Beads

Shop bite-sized, jewel-toned delights at Vida Loca Glass Beads. Her handmade beads and one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces are great for custom accessories to adorn any outfit with a pop of color. Each is individually shaped and textured with a swift and steady hand. Find earrings, pendants, bookmarks, and more on her table.