16th Annual Northwest Glass Quest
Date and Time
Friday Feb 14, 2025 Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Location
Various businesses and community sites across Camano Island and Stanwood.
16th Annual Northwest Glass Quest
Description
Event Highlights:
- Treasure Hunt: Seek out plastic clue balls hidden in local businesses and community sites. Each
clue ball can be exchanged for a limited-edition hand-blown glass ball, crafted exclusively for this event.
- Featured Glass Artists: This year, the Chamber has partnered with four talented glass artists,
each bringing their unique style to the event's glass balls:
- Mark Ellinger, Glass Quest Studio: The original creator of the event's glass floats, Mark will craft
a select number of glass balls for this year's event. His studio will be open by appointment only.
- Aaron Sertich, ThornMeadow Glass Works: Based in Lincoln City, Oregon, Aaron and his family
operate a glassblowing studio on their 17-acre farm, where they host their own scavenger hunts.
- Colin Satterfield, PNW Glass: A Seattle-based glassblower, Colin will demonstrate his craft at the
Schack as part of the Kind Quester Program. He describes his work as an "ongoing dialogue with glass,"
focusing on the interplay of colors, forms, and light.
focusing on the interplay of colors, forms, and light.
- Johnathon Tardif, Pneuma Glass: Founder of Pneuma Glass near Portland, Oregon, Johnathon's
work is inspired by the Greek term for "breath of life," aiming to showcase handcrafted glass art that reflects
the transformative power of art.
the transformative power of art.
- Kind Quester Program: Embodying the 2025 theme, "Seek Art. Be Kind.," participants are
encouraged to engage in acts of kindness throughout the event. This initiative aims to foster community
spirit and enhance the overall experience.
spirit and enhance the overall experience.
