My first Pilchuck experience! Until now I had only heard tales of its' epic-ness...and the stories they told were fitting, dreams really do come true here...
Pilchuck Glass School is an international centre for glass
art education. The serene campus in
Stanwood, Washington, is nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Cascade
mountains on a former tree farm.
For three weeks each summer a juried group of glass artists
from around the world, fondly known as the Poleturners, donate their time to create centerpieces for
Pilchuck's Annual Auction Gala. Consisting
of a Centerpiece Designer, Project Manager, Lead Gaffers and 25 Poleturners, the
group works together to produce, finish and pack approx. 110 auction pieces
within a short timeframe. With this common
goal in mind, production quickly heats up and the entire team puts in dedicated
efforts to carry out this vision.
Glassblowers of the world unite, share
skills, gain new knowledge, and most of
all have fun experiencing the incredibly cooperative spirit that is ever-present
at Pilchuck!
I am thrilled, honored, and humbled to be part of such a talented
community of glass artists :)
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| 2014 Poleturners (Photo by Alec Miller) |
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| The Hotshop (Photo by Alec Miller) |
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| 2014 Centerpiece Designer - Scott Benefield (Photo by Alec Miller) |
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| Cailey Buye assisted by Alex Cannon (Photo by Alec Miller) |
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| Our brilliant dinner view! (Left photo by: Cailey Buye. Right by: Rachel Escoe) |
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| The group watching a sunset from Inspiration Point (Photo by KT Hancock) |
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