REFRACT – Live Glass Blowing Demos

Join us for Live Glassblowing Demos during “Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience” October 16-19, 2025. Watch live glassblowing close-up: Thursday 10/16/25, 12-4pm Friday 10/17/25, 12-4pm Saturday 10/18/25, 12-4pm Sunday 10/19/25, 12-4pm Talk to the artist and learn about the process. Demonstrations continue throughout the day at Avalon Glassworks. Free to watch. Glass pumpkins and art…

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Free Gift Weekend!

Shop at our West Seattle studio on Thanksgiving Weekend, November 28-30, 2025 and receive a free gift with purchase: your choice of a glass candy cane decoration ($15 value) or original blank photo greeting card by @cardsbyroland.  While supplies last, limit one per person, per day. We will be open daily 12-4pm starting Black Friday…

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The Unwritten Rules of Retail

All aboard the retail train! It’s December. We’ve waited 11 months. And now it’s time to put on the Santa cap and sell. I will have my responses ready. I will be able to overcome any objection. I will highlight the features and benefits. I will stand my ground. I am armed, now let’s roll!…

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