If you are interested in exploring glass as an art medium, Gorge Glass Month is a wonderful opportunity for you to view, collect or even try your hand at this alluring art form under the guidance of an expert.

Art Show:

In June “Elements of Glass” hosted by the Columbia Art Gallery will feature 14 local artists as well as other glass artists of the Northwest. This show is sponsored by Julie Burton, Mark and Ben Dane.

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING:
June 1, 2007 from 6-8pm.
Columbia Center for the Arts,
215 Cascade, Hood River.
(541) 387-8877.

Glass About Town:

Throughout June the Gorge will sparkle with the finest glass art the Northwest has to offer.

Over 30 businesses in Hood River, White Salmon, and The Dalles will be showcasing glass art created by regional glass artists. Pick up a brochure listing locations at the Columbia Center for the Arts or at participating businesses.

Local and international glass artists have been partnered with Gorge businesses by Linda Steider, founder of the Gorge chapter of OGG (Oregon Glass Guild). Linda carefully matched each merchant’s location and décor to the style and esthetics of participating artists.

Local Glass Studios Host Open Houses:

• Nichols Art Glass, 912 W. 6th St, The Dalles, OR. Andy Nichols and Miranda Teal will demonstrate their glass blowing skills. Open Saturday June 16, 2007 from 10am to 6pm.
• White Salmon Glassworks, 105 E. Jewett, White Salmon, WA Featuring the work of Dennis K. Mullen, and Elizabeth Johnson as well as other artists exhibiting in their gallery. Saturday June 9th, 2007, 10am to 6pm. Hot glass demonstration.

Glass Month Classes:

Classes will be held in local studios with well-know glass instructors. Registration for all the classes with Hood River Community Education at (541) 386-2055.

Classes include:

• Mold-making and glass casting with Michael Dupille
• Painting with fire-on enamels on Opal glass with Raphael Schnepf
• Glass painting and Vitri-Fusaille with Peter McGrain
• Beginning glass fusing and advanced studies with local artist Linda Steider
• Glass blowing with Jess Keeler

More detailed information on classes is available at www.hrcommunityed.org

We are fortunate to have several major art glass manufacturers in the Northwest, which has drawn many glass masters, as well as inspiring many students of glass.

Made Possible By:

Glass Month in the Gorge was coordinated by volunteers from the Gorge Chapter of the Oregon Glass Guild, a non-profit group of glass artists dedicated to helping each other advance their skills and promote glass art.

For More Information:

A brochure highlighting glass exhibits, shows, demonstrations and open studio events will be available at Columbia Center for the Arts as well as at local merchants.