Pilchuck Glass School Spring Tours - Tour & Concert

Join us for a 60-minute docent-led tour followed by a concert by Benjamin Hunter, Artistic Director of the Northwest Folklife Festival, playing folk music of the global diaspora. Bring your picnic dinner and blanket and settle in for a unique experience featuring live music in the magical setting of Pilchuck’s campus. This tour will include live art-making demonstrations by our Artists@Work.

Pilchuck Glass School's annual Spring Tours are one of the only times throughout the year when we welcome the public to tour our historic campus, and watch renowned glass artists at work. Visitors can view the fascinating processes of glassblowing, talk with renowned glass artists, tour Pilchuck’s studios, and learn about the rich history and future of the school.

About Benjamin Hunter:

Benjamin Hunter is an award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, creative & culture advocate, social entrepreneur, producer, and educator. He is the founder of Community Arts Create, co-founder of the Hillman City Collaboratory, co-founder of Black & Tan Hall, and currently serves as the Artistic Director at NW Folklife. He served on the Seattle Music Commission from 2017-2021, and co-chairs the Columbia Hillman Arts & Culture District. For over a decade, Ben played in the internationally acclaimed roots duo, Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons. He also plays as a soloist, playing original and traditional roots music, and with his band, The Intraterrestrials, performing original works. Benjamin is releasing his first solo album of original works later this year. Connecting all his experiences in one musical language, Benjamin’s music scans the margins and the nucleus alike searching for the stories and intersections where everything converges.

Two Handblown Goblets & Wine Bottle Add-On:

Enhance your special evening by adding on a bottle of wine and a pair of handblown goblets created by one of our demonstrating artists. Remember that the add-on includes two goblets so only one add-on is needed for two people.

Note: All glassware is handblown and one of a kind. The goblets you receive may vary in color and shape.

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