Icefire Glassworks
116 E. Gower | Cannon Beach
Icefire Glassworks has been a working blown-glass studio and gallery since
1971, 27 years in Cannon Beach. Visitors can watch as new pieces are being
made by Jim Kingwell and Suzanne Kindland.
Jim Kingwell began his career as a five-year experiment which evolved into a
life-forming fascination with glass. He has been playing with fire for more than 47
years. His chemistry teacher’s observations about reality inspired him to enroll in art
classes, so it is fitting that melting glass requires a grounding in both chemistry and
physics. His Icefire Glassworks logo incorporates the alchemical symbols for Earth,
Air, Fire and Water, honoring the linkage of art and science.
Suzanne Kindland’s connection to the dream world led her to become an artist at
the age of 38. A vision of dancing in flames led her to Cannon Beach and propelled
her into the passionate world of soft molten glass. Inspired by the places she has
lived, she makes blown-glass pieces that express nature in the tangled patterns of
woodlands, the stark horizons of deserts and the mysteries of deep water.
For the Stormy Weather Arts Festival, the gallery will present glass-blowing
demonstrations and artist talks both Saturday and Sunday. Featured artists include
Mark Gordon, Michelle Kaptur, Pamela Juett, Steven Krig, Laura Bowker, Robert
Tamis and Kathleen Sheard. Please join us and meet all of our wonderful artists!
We will have a breakfast reception on Saturday, Nov. 3rd from 9 to 11am.
On Sunday, Nov. 4th we will serve hot cider and cupcakes at 10am.
Icefire Glassworks is located at the corner of Hemlock and Gower streets in
Midtown, Cannon Beach, (503) 436-2359.
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