Iittala Birds by Oiva Toikka return to Museum of Glass for the 13th consecutive year from October 21 to October 23, 2016. The internationally-renowned glass creations from Finland’s glass giant Iittala are the focus of Bird Lovers’ Weekend, which will feature many opportunities to celebrate wild birds.
Friday, October 21
10 am – 5 pm: Birds by Toikka glass bird-making demonstrations by Iittala artists in the Hot Shop.
Saturday, October 22
10 am – 4 pm: Visit Tahoma Audubon’s table to learn about birds!
10 am – 5 pm: Birds by Toikka glass bird-making demonstrations by Iittala artists in the Hot Shop.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Enjoy a special visit with bird ambassadors from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
1 – 4 pm: Join artist Larry Calkins and celebrate all things bird-related! Create your own wire bird sculpture and vintage bird ornament.
2 pm: Winner of Be a Bird Designer chosen. Children 12 and under are invited to submit bird designs in the morning, and a winning drawing will be selected at 2 pm and transformed into glass.
Design your own bird for $500 per person; $450 members. Email tfindlay@museumofglass.org or call 253.284.4734 for details and reservations.
Sunday, October 23
11 am – 1 pm: Museum of Glass members’ brunch (free for members). The morning will also include an opportunity for members to have their bird signed by Iittala artists, Helena Welling and Juha Saarikko, from 11:30 am to 12 pm.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Enjoy a special visit with bird ambassadors from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
12 – 5 pm: Tahoma Audubon will be answering questions and live Finnish Kantele music will fill the Grand Hall throughout the day.
12 – 5 pm: Birds by Toikka glass bird-making demonstrations by Iittala artists in the Hot Shop.
2 pm: Winner of Be a Bird Designer chosen. Children 12 and under are invited to submit bird designs in the morning, and a winning drawing will be selected at 2 pm and transformed into glass.
Design your own bird for $500 per person; $450 members. Email tfindlay@museumofglass.org or call 253.284.4734 for details and reservations.
