Thursday Nights at the Museums Have Begun: Guest Artists, Films, and Crafts at Museum of Glass

Tacoma, Wash. — Spend your Thursday evenings connecting with arts and culture in Tacoma! Museum of Glass, America’s Car Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and the Washington State History Museum are open every Thursday until 8 pm, March through June. Demonstrations by guest artists in the Hot Shop, films in the theater, and hands-on activities will be available for MOG visitors to enjoy.

Special programing and events for Museum of Glass Thursday Nights

Please note, regular Museum of Glass admission prices apply from 5 to 8 pm, with the exception of Third Thursdays.

First Thursdays - Fusing Workshops
April 2, May 7, June 4
$20/person
Using colorful glass shards, spaghetti-like stringers, and pebbly frit, visitors will create a one-of-a-kind glass tile or two glass pendants/magnets. Workshops start on the hour (45 minute duration); the last session begins at 7pm. To register, contact admissions at Museum of Glass either in person or by phone. 253.284.4750

Second Thursdays - Jewelry Making Workshops
March 12 & April 9
$15/person
Led by Hilltop Artists, visitors will have the chance to make a keychain or wine charm. Additional jewelry from respective artists will be available for sale. No registration necessary.

May 14 & June 11
$50/person
Workshop led by Mary Freiburger will include light snacks and beverages. Additional jewelry by the instructor will be available for sale in the store.To register, contact Elisabeth Emerson at eemerson@museumofglass.org.

Third Thursdays - Third Thursday Art Mingle
March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18
Museum admission free from 5-8 pm
Hilltop Artists will be working in the Hot Shop.
Movie and popcorn hosted by Derek Klein (March 19, April 16)
Sponsored by Columbia Bank and City of Tacoma Arts Commission

Fourth Thursdays - Chihuly Movie Nights!

March 26: Short Cuts 3
April 23: Chihuly over Venice
May 28: Jerusalem
June 25: Chihuly in the Hot Shop

Sumi Painting Workshop with Darlene Dihel

April 30 $50/person
Class runs from 6-8pm with up to 20 participants. To register, contact Elisabeth Emerson at eemerson@museumofglass.org.

Guest Artists in the Hot Shop
March 12 - Brian Farmer
Brian Farmer began blowing glass during his senior year at Wilson High School in Tacoma. After high school he spent the summer interning at the Museum of Glass. In 2007 Tacoma Glassblowing Studio hired Farmer, where he is currently a member of the glassblowing team. He also works for other artists in the Pacific Northwest, and assists them with their art.

March 26 - Jake Merritt
Merritt began searching through different art mediums looking for the one that felt just right. During his junior year in high school, glass became just that. While participating in the Hilltop Artist in Residency program, an almost immediate passion was developed, as well as a drive to turn it into a career. After graduating high school, Merritt became a full time employee at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio, where he currently resides as a glass artist and instructor.

Check the Museum of Glass calendar for updates on future Thursday night guest artists: museumofglass.org/event-calendar