Artists’ Garage Sale

September 25th At the Schack Art Center in Everett Washington

Artist Garage Sale Flyer

On September 25th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at the Schack Art Center in Everett Washington join me and hundreds of other artists from around the region as we empty our studios revealing goodies, gifts and one offs. The annual street sale in front of the Schack Art Center known as the Artist Garage Sale has become know as the go to for artist deals and hook ups! Be prepared for some serious art bargains!

Free Admission – Opens at 9am

Become an art collector without breaking the bank. You’ll find incredible bargains on old and new stock including glass, ceramics, watercolors, oils, acrylics, recycled art, photography, garden art and much more – all at fabulous prices.

Location: Schack Art Center at 2921 Hoyt Ave., on the street in front of the building.

Directions: If you are coming from the South: Take exit 192 off of I-5 to 41st street, then head North on Colby Ave. to downtown Everett.

If you are coming from the North: Consider taking exit 198 off of I-5 to Hwy 529, then following W. Marine View Drive along the Everett waterfront until you eventually turn left on Hewitt Ave. and arrive in downtown Everett.

Parking: Street parking is free on weekends in downtown Everett. We also recommend Everpark Garage one-block North of the Schack, which is also free on weekends.

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The Summer Blast!

Celebrate this Labor Day weekend Tacoma style! Saturday September 4th The Summer Blast hosted by Metro Parks is the PNW outdoor celebration you deserve! It all goes down at the new Dune Peninsula Park at the terminus of Ruston Way. There will be live music from 2:30-8:45 pm on the Cambia Legacy Lawn opening up with DJ ZETA followed by awesome cover bands through the afternoon. At dusk fireworks will be launched from a barge anchored in the sound. The show will be visible all along Ruston way. I will be participating in the vendor village along with tons of great artists from 12-8 pm hosted by Night Market with my unique brand of glass ware. gifts, oddities and collectables for your consumption. I plan on having a fresh run of my popular Skull Tumblers and a selection of these delicate Hexagonal aperitif cups I’ve just started making. And the really wild thing about this is the event is totally Free!

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Makers Market at The Mix

I have been invited to be part of the pride celebration this year put on by The Mix . This Saturday July 10th. Located at the corner of 7th and Saint Helens Ave there will be a Makers Market from 12 – 7 in addition to the wild festivities throughout the day. The Market features local crafts-persons and artists in addition to performers and DJ’s durring the Block Party.

Happy Pride! I took this opportunity to create some new Items for your enjoyment! I put my personal spin on a favorite local product known as the “Float” or Sea Ball. I have modified my signature silver cutting process used in my Decal Cups  to create custom crests for these decorative floats. And because of pride I produced some in a rainbow hue, kind of a Pride ball if you will, complete with the prerequisite unicorn. Available this weekend or at my studio on Hilltop located in the back of Fulcrum Gallery.

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You’ve been heard!

This Sunday we’re doing it again, Never Heard’s 2nd multi location shopping shuffle! Come out and quarantine with the rest of your long forgotten friends! The weather will be just fine! After your delicious brunch stroll the ave shopping for gifts and fashions like only Tacoma can serve up! 

Now I love the energy on 6th ave I always have a good time. I will be at Jazzbones from 12 – 7 pm with my eclectic brand of unique glassware. Baby Head Cups, Diamond Facet Wine Bulbs, the exquisite GlassEarth  I’ll be presenting a new batch of Tacoma Tumblers along with some Venetian inspired aperitif cups. Always something new, come by and see!

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The Flea 1 Year Anniversary Art Market

The Flea is celebrating one year as your local plug for Tacoma art and style. To celebrate this milestone they are taking over the block with a multi location art fair of local artists and vendors. In addition to the humble store front on 6th Ave artists will be featured in Jazz Bones and Alley Cat and Scorpio Rising paired with your favorite local DJ’s to keep the vibe going into the night. I’ll be at Jazz Bones with my usual selection of oddities and arts along with some new products Ill be testing out on an unsuspecting audience. I’ve got a Baby Head tribute cup to the late MF DOOM for those that know also a new line of Decal Cups with familiar slogans of Tacoma. Mask up and come on out!

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Fresh Picked

Fall is in the air and the Autumnal Equinox  is around the corner, it must be harvest time. For me I have just finished a fresh batch of delicious pumpkins, and now it’s time to find loving homes for them.  This years fall season is bound to be different. With the recent limitations of social interaction the on-line market place has become more important than ever. We are seeing new trends and creative ways of social interaction. Just as the incredibly popular app Tic Toc has revolutionized short format movie bits. Online shopping and food delivery has become an essential service. All of these elements existed before lock down yet now have matured and become integrated into our daily existence. Moving forward will require much creativity and growth from each of us. I spend a good portion of my day growing my online presence and streamlining my retail platforms. This is especially important coming into the fall retail season. So from now until October 31st I am offering free shipping on my Pumpkin Heads with the “shipfree” coupon on my Fulcrum Gallery site

I use an optic mold to create the vertical ribs in each design.

Everyone loves a big glamorous stem!

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Architectural Trellis

Installed on Fence

Although my primary practice is that of a glass worker I am versed in a variety of skills. My years of making art have given me the opportunity to fabricate and manufacture a wide range of materials. Read more about this sweet little project on my website OliverDoriss.Com

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