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Glassblowing Artists

We’re excited to feature four incredible glass artists for the 2025 event! Each artist brings their own unique style and creativity, offering a stunning variety of glass balls for you to win. Check out their stories and styles below—we think you’re going to love them!

Mark Ellinger, Glass Quest Studio

We’re thrilled to have Mark, the original creator of the event's glass floats, craft a select amount of glass balls for this event. His studio will be open by appointment only - please call or email.

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Aaron Sertich, ThornMeadow Glass Works

Hailing from Lincoln City Oregon, Aaron and his family own a glassblowing studio on their 17 acre farm and have their own scavenger hunt that happens all the time. Check it out below!

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Colin Satterfield, PNW Glass

As part of our Kind Quester Program, you can watch Colin, a glassblower from Seattle, demonstrating his craft at the Schack. He says, “I enjoy the ongoing dialogue with glass. It is an ever-changing array of colors, forms, and light. Finding balance between these elements is a driving force in my work.”

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Johnathon Tardif, Pneuma Glass

Johnathon founded Pneuma Glass near Portland, Oregon, inspired by the Greek term for “breath of life.” His vision was to create a vibrant platform for showcasing handcrafted glass art, reflecting his belief in the transformative and life-giving power of art.

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Call for Art Contest Winners

Lori Bales
2024
Celeste Schandel
2023