Hello Lightning Tamers,
A first look at our Neon and Plasma-focused workshops for the upcoming 2026 season at Pilchuck Glass School! Registration officially opened September 22, 2025, but we wanted to give you a head start on planning your summer for 2026
Important Application Dates
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September 22, 2025 2026 Program Applications Open
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October 31, 2025 – 11:59 PM PST Deadline for: Seasonal Staff • Teaching & Artist Assistantships • Residencies • Scholarships • Priority Workshop Placement
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November 3, 2025 Regular Workshop Enrollment Opens Payment plans available
Featured Neon & Plasma Workshops
Each of these workshops offers a unique lens into the world of light-based glass art. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your practice, there’s something here for every level.
Skill Level: All Levels
Dates: May 4 – May 13, 2026
Artists: Tyler Gordon & Tracy Drier
Explore the essential techniques of flameworking and equipment fabrication tailored for neon artists.
Neon in the Field
Skill Level: All Levels
Dates: June 22 – July 3, 2026
Artist: Kacie Lees
ake neon beyond the studio—into wood, metal, and outdoor installations.
Radiant Horizons
Skill Level: All Levels
Dates: June 22 – July 3, 2026
Artists: Percy Echols II & Mark Ditzler
Merge kiln-forming, cold working, and neon to create luminous landscapes.
The Medium is the Message
Skill Level: All Levels
Dates: July 9 – July 26, 2026
Artist: Sarah Blood
Dive deep into neon as a conceptual and expressive medium.
Object, Hardware and The Space Between
Skill Level: All Levels
Dates: July 31 – August 11, 2026
Artists: Jay Macdonell & Jakub Pollág
Combine glassblowing, digital fabrication, and neon to explore sculptural storytelling.
Whether you’re illuminating ideas or electrifying your practice, Pilchuck’s 2026 Neon and Plasma offerings are designed to spark your imagination. Stay tuned for more updates—and mark your calendar for Summer 2026!
Percy Echols II, Taming Lightning LLC
