
Pilchuck Glass School fosters and educates a worldwide experience that explores the creative use of glass in art and design.
These stunning glass candy canes were designed and made by local glass artist Megan Stelljes. They vary in size, ranging from 5.5-7" in length.
Each candy cane is one of a kind featuring a technique referred to as cane pulling. This technique was first documented in Italy dating back thousands of years ago.
Artist Statement:
Art has always been present in my life. Making art with my hands is where I find my passion. I am extremely reactive to my surroundings, and my work is a direct reflection of this. Since moving to Washington from Kansas, my art has developed as a response to the cultural contrast between the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. I use my art as a way of exploring my own values and emotions that are continuously influenced by new climates and changing social scenes. I am responding to these changes through my sculpture and jewelry, with an aesthetic that is inspired by popular culture. My designs are often presented to me through daydreams. I then start sketching and refining a form, and I begin creating each piece as an object to treasure. I began working with jewelry and glass together to exaggerate everything I love about glass: the way it captures and reflects light, its saturated colors, and its eye-catching sparkle. I appreciate boldness and shine. As I work more with silver, I have begun to appreciate it as a sculptural material rather than a vehicle for its display. Learning new techniques and different styles helps me to find new and innovative ways to decorate the world and its people.
***HOLIDAY SHIPPING***
Holiday orders placed on or before 12/21/22 will go out in this calendar year. Orders placed after, will be shipped in early Jan.
Thank you for shopping with and supporting Pilchuck Glass School! As you may know, Pilchuck is located in a remote location which can effect packing time. Please anticipate orders taking up to 5 business days to be packed. To reduce excess packaging, any orders made that include a pre-sale item, will be shipped together when the pre-sale item is available.
All sales are final. In the event a product is damaged in transit, a return or exchange may be offered.
To be eligible for a refund or exchange, customer must contact Pilchuck at storekeeper@pilchuck.org within 14 days of the product arrival to coordinate returning the item and getting a replacement shipped to you. If a replacement is not available, a refund will be offered.
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Pilchuck Glass School is an international center for glass art education. Our serene campus in Stanwood, Washington, is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains amidst a working tree farm.
From May through September every year, Pilchuck's Summer + Fall Program offers a series of courses as well as residencies for established artists in all media. Summer sessions vary in length and offer concurrent courses in a variety of glassworking processes for artists of all skill levels. Small classes taught by world-renowned artists and instructors emphasize experimentation and teamwork while fostering individual initiative and expression.
Pilchuck also offers residencies for both emerging and established artists during the Fall and Spring.
New and experienced artists alike often make tremendous conceptual and artistic progress in their short time at Pilchuck. Combining a deep focus on glass, access to a variety of resources, a picturesque Pacific Northwest setting and an ever-expanding international community of artists, Pilchuck has become the most comprehensive educational center in the world for glass artists.