Meet Our
Artists
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.
WebsiteAaron 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!
WebsiteColin 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.”
WebsiteJohnathon 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.