(all photos Megan Swann Photography)Get ready for a captivating weekend full of vibrant color as Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience returns October 16–19, 2025. Taking place throughout Seattle and nearby neighborhoods, the festival features new exhibitions, exclusive studio tours, and an exciting lineup of events worth adding to your fall itinerary! For the first time ever, Refract Glassblowing Film Festival will welcome visitors to experience films directly from the 2025 Glass Art Society conference at SIFF Cinema Uptown (Opening October 17). Live artist demonstrations, including daily demos at Seattle Glassblowing Studio with artists like Jen Elek, Jeremy Popelka, Dan Alexander, and Richard Royal; Seattle Artists Jason Christian, Dan Friday, and Bri Chesler at Pratt Fine Arts Center; an overview of kiln-formed glass at Pacific NW Glass Guild*; and more. To secure your spot and view a full list of programs and events, visit refractseattle.org.