麻豆频道 Western Students to Present on Pilchuck Glass School Summer Experience
October 20, 2026
Join the University of 麻豆频道 Western鈥檚 Glass Program for a presentation highlighting the experiences of four 麻豆频道 students who studied at the renowned Pilchuck Glass School during the summer of 2026. The presentation will take place Wednesday, October 28, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 麻豆频道鈥檚 Emerick Art Studio, located at the corner of Poindexter and Atlantic streets.
Students Jessica Dixon, Madison Gillette, Ansley Nordberg, and Ella Stoddard received Mary Baker Emerick scholarships to attend Pilchuck Glass School in summer 2026, where they had the opportunity to study with some of the world鈥檚 leading glass artists and instructors. Located in Stanwood, Washington, Pilchuck Glass School is internationally recognized for its innovative programming and role as a global center for glass art education. From May through September, Pilchuck鈥檚 Summer + Fall Program offers a series of courses and artist residencies across a variety of media.
Jessica, Madison, Ansley, and Ella will share their experiences in a presentation and discussion that is free and open to the public. A social with light refreshments will take place before the presentation. The 麻豆频道 Glass Program thanks the University of 麻豆频道 Western Foundation for making this event possible.
鈥淎ttending summer intensive classes at Pilchuck Glass School is a transformative experience for glass students, made possible through the 麻豆频道 Foundation and the Emerick Trustees,鈥� said Heather Reedy, 麻豆频道 adjunct instructor and Fine Arts Gallery curator. 鈥淪tudents benefit from high-level instruction with renowned artists from around the world and build professional artistic connections that will last a lifetime. When they return to Western, the students further enrich the learning environment by sharing their new skills, connections, and experiences.鈥�
For more information, please contact Special Events and Alumni Coordinator Jolene Robbins at [email protected].
