Our April Beer & Beadz took us to Susan Otto-Bain’s fabulous tiki hut, and what a perfect setting it turned out to be. The theme for the day was Purple Rain… and while the name suggested otherwise, the skies had other plans. Not a drop in sight. Just warm sunshine and a gentle excuse to…
Beads by the Bay A Showcase of Canadian Glass Artists We’re excited to welcome you to Beads by the Bay, a vibrant showcase celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of Canadian glass artists. This special exhibition brings together 10 talented glass artists, each sharing their unique style and approach to working with molten glass. From handmade…
We toured. We tie-dyed. We walked and hiked. We painted shoes. We bought art. We sailed on the Bluenose II. We ate sooo much lobster! From June 26 to 29, eleven Pyros and three VIHs (Very Important Husbands) enjoyed all that Lunenburg had to offer, thanks to the excellent organizing and hospitality of Susan Otto-Bain…
the Art of Fire & Glass In August 2023, the Pacific Pyros had the opportunity to host our work at the Landmark Gallery. The Landmark Pop-Uptown Gallery is a place where local artists are onsite to exhibit their art and engage with visitors. Each month a new group is installed so the media is constantly…
a Pyros Christmas Well for our Holiday Beer & Beads, this one was a laugh! Literally, I mean all we did was LAUGH. and eat! We weren’t a large group, 11 pyros and a couple of husbands, but those who attended were treated to homemade sushi, tourtiere and wine. Thank you Ikuyo and Roger for…
the Thailand Pyros On January 11th, a group of very excited Pyros met at YVR to begin their trip to Thailand. They called themselves the Thailand Pyros. The 16-hour flight did nothing to dampen their enthusiasm but free wine on the flight helped with sleeping! They arrived in Bangkok in the early morning hours of…
Sea to Sky & Inbetween Five artists embark on a journey to share their inspiring art in a joint show depicting the beauty of the West Coast. This included our very own Rowe Twins, Melanie and Leslie. The Artist Party was on Saturday, September 10th and our Pyros did not disappoint. 11 of our members…
Beer & Beadz – June 2022 Susan Otto-bain was our host for June’s B&B. What went from an in-person event at the Tiki Hut was changed to an online event live from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and her beautiful new studio. The attendance was great. Overall we had 16 members in attendance. Perhaps a Saturday afternoon…
Member Survey Results: Thanks for your Input! In May we asked Pyros members to complete a short online survey to help us (the Executive) plan for the future. We heard back from 20 members (out of 50, so 40%) and once we crunched all your feedback we discovered some clear themes and suggestions. The highlights…
Why I love being a Pyro I love being a Pyro, sharing the alchemy and magic of lampworking…watching the metamorphosis of students’ discovery. Sharing a sense of humour with people who share my similar addiction. I love being a Pyro because we’re a group of like-minded individuals that support and encourage each other. I love…