Canlis Glass Employee Directory
Artists and WritersWashington, United States2-10 Employees
Canlis Glass is a glass art studio founded by JP Canlis, based in Seattle, Washington, with roots tracing back to his early training in Hawaii and formal study at Alfred University. The company concentrates on creating glass artworks and installations, ranging from large-scale pieces for hotel lobbies to individual works for collectors, reflecting JP Canlis’s personal approach that draws inspiration from nature, particularly the ocean. Serving a global set of clients in the art and design world, Canlis Glass addresses the needs of both commissioned installations and standalone works, advancing the craft through technical skill and creative concept. Positioned within the artists and writers sector, the studio emphasizes continuous artistic development and a distinctive, hands-on practice that merges personal vision with contemporary glassmaking. The business operates from Seattle, established after JP Canlis relocated from Honolulu to open a downtown studio, and continues to develop its portfolio of commissioned and collectible glass art.