Here’s to 25 Years of the Pacific Pyros! We gathered in Melanie’s beautiful Chilliwack backyard to celebrate a milestone worth every bit of the fuss: 25 years of the Pacific Pyros Glass Beadmakers. What a day it was! The weather did its part, sunny with a welcome breeze that helped clear the smoke drifting in…
Beads by the Bay at Crescent Beach What a lovely way to spend part of our summer! From June 26 to July 19, ten Pacific Pyros members set up shop in the Crescent Beach Community Gallery, right by the water, displaying our glass beads, jewelry, and glasswork throughout the month. It was a wonderful experience,…
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…