Canlis Glass Careers in Seattle, WA

Jean-Pierre Canlis Glass, now known as Canlis Glass was established in 1996, following years of technical and conceptual development. J.P. Canlis' talent and true calling emerged early in life through the fine art of glassblowing. Today, he and his wife, Leigh, direct-sell Canlis Glass pieces to avid collectors from their Seattle-based gallery and cold shop. J.P. and Leigh are a couple molded together by interests entwined in art, beauty and passion. The two met in 1997 while working for blown glass environmental art pioneer, Dale Chihuly, in Seattle. While Leigh focused on Chihuly sales and marketing, J.P. blew glass in the famous Chihuly hot shop. Leigh recognized J.P.'s individual merits as an artist when visiting his home in 1998. She encountered his incredible glass pieces, rich in color and unparalleled perfection, carefully sheltered in his loft. She knew she was in the presence of a very talented, yet humble, artist. J.P. and Leigh soon found they were destined to work together