Emmanuel Aguilera-Santos

Emmanuel (Manolo) Aguilera (b. 1986, MX) is an emerging artist, working in hot glass. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico he now calls Seattle, Washington home. Manolo is currently focused on designing works of art that honor his Native Mexican heritage. His attention to detail and focus on fluidity combined with years of independent and professional practice make him a sought-after artist in the vibrant Northwest glass community.

Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen & Jasen Johnsen

A testimony to her love of nature, Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen's work is the result of countless hours of observation and decades of immersion in the glassworking experience. Working with glass for the first time in the 1980s at Ohio University ignited her passion and that passion has brought her all over the world. She worked with the glass masters in Murano, Italy, before starting her 35-year relationship with Pilchuck Glass School. Along with her husband and collaborator, Jasen Johnsen, she works in their hot glass studio in Bow, Wash. When not making glass, the two conduct sculpting workshops worldwide.

Randy Walker

Randy Walker has more than a 35-year history with Pilchuck Glass School as a faculty member and staff member. He creates his artwork in Pilchuck's hot shop during the winter off-season and was a principal member of the William Morris team for 17 years. His work is exhibited internationally. Walker has taught workshops in Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the United States. Studying and interacting with nature has been a fundamental part of his life. Walker's blown and sculpted forms are inspired by the colors, textures, and patterns found in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.

Benjamin Hunter is an award winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, creative & culture advocate, social entrepreneur, producer, and educator. He is the founder of Community Arts Create, co-founder of the Hillman City Collaboratory, co-founder of Black & Tan Hall, and currently serves as the Artistic Director at NW Folklife. He served on the Seattle Music Commission from 2017-2021, and co-chairs the Columbia Hillman Arts & Culture District. For over a decade, Ben played in the internationally acclaimed roots duo, Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons. He also plays as a soloist, playing original and traditional roots music, and with his band, The Intraterrestrials, performing original works. Benjamin is releasing his first solo album of original works later this year. Connecting all his experiences in one musical language, Benjamin’s music scans the margins and the nucleus alike searching for the stories and intersections where everything converges.