#32: Mark Ellinger - Founder of Glass Quest

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/) 
• Great Northwest Glass Quest (https://thegreatnwglassquest.com/) 
• Dave Chihuly (https://www.chihuly.com/) 
• Making of the Glass Floats (https://bit.ly/2H0zkv1) 
• The Gilded Gallery (https://stanwoodcamanoart.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Grew up in Lake Washington area 
• Went to Everett Community College briefly before starting up with a glass blowing company 
• Mark saw a special on Dave Chihuly 
• Then got started with a company doing grunt work 
• But eventually, they began showing him the ropes 
• Mark explains the process of glass blowing 
• He also explains how he’s not full of “hot air” 😛 
• What were the biggest pieces Mark has ever made? 
• Mark talks about what made him decide to go out on his own 
• He and his son, Marcus, both learn from each other. 
• Where was the first glass quest Mark made floats for? 
• How did Mark get Glass Quest Started? 
• What is one of Mark’s most memorable experiences of Glass Quest. 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Camano Island State Park (https://parks.state.wa.us/408/Camano-Island-State-Park)  
• Matzke Sculpture Garden (http://www.matzkefineart.com/)