As the weather warms up a bit and conference season gets underway, there will be many opportunities to meet or catch up with the Wissmach team in the coming months. We’ll continue to keep this list updated as we know more about our plans:
August 27-31, 2026 International Festival of Glass – Throughout North West, England
Also part of our Community Connector partnership with GAS, the Wissmach Kiln Masterclass, “Fusing with the Wow Factor” at IFOG will be taught by Opal Seabrook. Wissmach will have a booth at IFOG – stop by and say hi to Jason and Annabelle.
September 18, 2026 Art on Fire Auction & Celebration – Pittsburgh, PA
Art on Fire is an unforgettable evening—filled with incredible art, live glassmaking, and a community of people who believe in the importance of creativity and access to the arts. All proceeds from the event support free public programs, scholarships, youth outreach, and artist residencies that bring renowned artists from around the world to Pittsburgh.
September 19-20, 2026 Midwest Glass Art Expo – West Bend, WI
We’re proud to sponsor the debut Midwest Glass Art Expo! Presented by Hot Shot Oven and Kiln, this event is for artists, makers, and glass art enthusiasts in the Midwest. We won’t be in attendance at this one as it’s the same weekend as Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Art on Fire, but if you are in the region, definitely check it out.
September 25-26, 2026 Fall Factory Outlet Sale – Paden City, WV
Everyone will be there.
In 2023, we had visitors from 21 states for the Fall Factory Outlet Sale.
In 2024, we had visitors from 25 states for the Fall Factory Outlet Sale.
In 2025, we had visitors from 23 states for the Fall Factory Outlet Sale.
October 17, 2026 Glasstoberfest – Phoenix, AZ
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April 15 – 19, 2026 Glass Craft & Bead Expo – Las Vegas, Nevada
We won’t have a booth, but select vendors will have catalogs and merch giveaways at their booths – D&L, BiNaRi, Hollander West, Ed Hoy’s International, and SW Art Glass. Be sure to check them out! We’ve also donated glass to over 20 artists teaching throughout the week. And Pete will be there, so say hi!
May 8-9, 2026 Glassmesse 2026 – Schloss Holte – Stukenbrock, Germany
Owners Jason and Annabelle, along with one of their sons, will be here at our Wissmach booth.
June 3-6, 2026 Celebrating Community | Expanding Futures – Corning, NY
This collaborative conference hosted by the Glass Art Society, Stained Glass Association of America, and the International Society of Glass Beadmakers is not to be missed. The Wissmach booth in the GAS Market will provide an opportunity to meet owners Jason and Annabelle, and Wissmach’s marketing and photography team, Sam and Nathan. Plus, as part of our Community Connector partnership with GAS, the Wissmach Kiln Lecmo titled “When a Photograph becomes Material” will be presented by artist, Sandra Bacchi.
July 24-25, 2026 D&L Art Glass Supply Summer Glass Bash – Denver, CO
Blow out bargains, live demos, and more. Pete will be there!
August 3, 2026 Ed Hoy’s International Event – Warrenville, IL
Pete will be there!
August 4-10, 2026 American Glass Guild – Newark, NJ
Celebrating 20 years of glass camaraderie. Jason and Annabelle will be there!
August 14-16, 2026 Pilchuck Glass School Design Conference – Stanwood, WA
Wissmach is sponsoring this inaugural event. We won’t have any people there, but glass billets and color samples will be there!
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