Seattle Glass: On the Cutting Edge
 Outstanding glass art abounds in Seattle, the vibrant center for Pacific Northwest artists whose inventive works have drawn accolades worldwide.
Immerse yourself in Seattle art glass. Visit Pilchuck, the forested locale nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, internationally renowned glass school and platform for the studio glass movement in the United States. Witness emerging as well as established artists in the hot shop, the center of the glassblowing universe, as they engage in the creative experimentation and exploration that has made glass one of the most exhilarating mediums in the art world today.
Go behind the scenes for specially arranged visits to the studios of some of the world’s most distinguished glass artists. Wander through their personal spaces, marvel at their works and converse with these masters. Stop by a hot shop and perhaps catch a local artist working at his passion. Visit the home of a collector and learn the history of his/her private collections. Enjoy a private reception held in your honor at the William Traver gallery, while learning about the history of the local and internationally acclaimed glass artists’ works on exhibit.
Cross Dale Chihuly’s recently created 500-foot glass pedestrian bridge on the way to Tacoma’s new Museum of Glass. Stop to shop in galleries and museums and feast on some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest food.
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