TWO ARTISTS, ONE IDEA
Featuring Walt Lieberman & Dick Weiss
OCTOBER 9 - NOVEMBER 8
Exhibiton Details
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Explore the dynamic interplay of collaboration and interpretation. Longtime friends and celebrated artists, Weiss and Lieberman embark on a creative dialogue, responding to shared ideas through their distinct artistic lenses.
aBOUT THE aRTISTS
Walt Lieberman and Dick Weiss are influential Pacific Northwest glass artists known for their distinct approaches to the medium and long-standing contributions to the region’s glass art movement.
Walt Lieberman is celebrated for his mastery of glass engraving and coldworking techniques. His work often blends narrative and abstraction, with surfaces that are meticulously carved, etched, and layered to reveal depth and meaning. He has taught extensively and is known for elevating glass engraving into a contemporary art form.
Dick Weiss is known for his expressive, painterly approach to glass. His signature style incorporates vibrant colors, abstract forms, and a playful yet thoughtful sensibility. Weiss often works in stained and fused glass, and has completed numerous public art commissions. His work blurs the lines between craft, fine art, and storytelling.
Together, they represent different yet complementary facets of glass art in the Pacific Northwest—Lieberman with precision and depth, Weiss with color and spontaneity
DEMOS FOR REFRACT WILL OCCUR ON OCTOBER 17, 18, and 19 from 10am-5pm
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT REFRACT | THE SEATTLE GLASS EXPERIENCE CLICK HERE
Date: Saturday, November 1 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $50
Ages: 21+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Dick Wiess, Walt Lieberman, and Cappy Thompson
Location: Schack Art Center, Studios 1 and 2
Join us for an unforgettable night of creativity, color, and craft
Join three of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic glass artists—Dick Weiss, Cappy Thompson, and Walter Lieberman—for a one-of-a-kind Paint & Sip experience. In this playful and relaxed 3-hour workshop, you'll get hands-on guidance as you paint your own pint glass using specialty glass paints and brushes, surrounded by inspiration and stories from three masters of the glass world.
Whether you're a total beginner or an art enthusiast, this is your chance to learn from legends while enjoying a glass of wine, good company, and a whole lot of creative energy. Explore color, pattern, and personal symbolism as you design a functional piece of art you can take home and us.
What’s included:
🍺 One pint glass per participant
🎨 All painting materials (glass paints and brushes)
🍷 Wine, beer, n/a drink options, and light snacks (1 drink ticket per student, with the option to purchase another beverage)
🖌 Expert instruction—and great stories—from three glass greats
🔥 After the class, your glass will be kiln-fired to set your design
📅 Finished glasses will be ready for pick-up the following week
Dress for mess!