TWO ARTISTS, ONE IDEA
Walt Lieberman & Dick Weiss
OCTOBER 9 - NOVEMBER 8
OPENING RECEPTION: OCTOBER 9 | 5-8pm
Exhibiton Details
MAIN GALLERY
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.
ARTIST RECEPTION: Thursday, October 9 | 5-8pm
aBOUT THE aRTISTS
ARTIST TALK: Saturday, October 11 | 1-3pm: Join Walt and Dick (better known as WD40+) for a Walk and Talk artist talk and tour of the exhibition. We’ll begin with an artist talk in Studios 1 & 2, then move into the gallery to hear the stories and experiences behind the work. This is a free event.
REFRACT: THE SEATTLE GLASS EXPERIENCE OCTOBER 16-19, 2025
SCHACK DEMO SCHEDULE FOR REFRACT:
October 17 | 10-5: Walter Lieberman with gaffer Jason Christian
October 18 | 10-5: Dick Weiss with gaffers Dante Marioni and Tom Farbanish
October 19 | 12-5: Dick Weiss and Walt Lieberman with gaffer Jason Christian
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 painting techniques. His work often blends narrative and abstraction, with surfaces that are meticulously painted and layered. He has taught extensively and is known for elevating glass painting 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.
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!
100% ARCHIVAL: The ART OF LYNN DI NINO & JASON CHRISTIAN
OCTOBER 9 - NOVEMBER 8 | MEZZANINE GALLERY
Seattle glass artist Jason Christian joins Tacoma recycle artist Lynn Di Nino in an exploration of color, texture, and structure. Lynn’s jocular characters of plastic, concrete, and household objects layer smiles with sly social commentary. Jason’s rendering of meticulous pattern and texture in blown glass speaks through every piece he creates.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EXHIBITION SPONSOR
