Pilchuck Glass School fosters and educates a diverse worldwide community that explores the creative use of glass in art and design. Pilchuck is an international center for glass art education. Their serene campus in Stanwood, Washington, is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains amidst a working tree farm.
From May through September every year, Pilchuck’s program offers a series of courses for all skill levels, as well as residencies for established artists in all media. Summer sessions vary in length and offer concurrent workshops in a variety of glassworking processes. Immersive workshops taught by world-renowned artists emphasize experimentation and teamwork while fostering individual initiative and expression. During these workshops, students are fully immersed in a vibrant educational environment on the breathtaking Pilchuck campus. All participants eat, work, and sleep on campus. Days include intensive instruction and demos throughout the day and evening, as well as ample opportunities for personal exploration and studio time.
New and experienced artists alike often make tremendous conceptual and artistic progress in their short time at Pilchuck. Combining a deep focus on glass, access to a variety of resources, a picturesque Pacific Northwest setting and an ever-expanding international community of artists, Pilchuck has become the most comprehensive educational center in the world for glass artists.
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