Richard has been working in glass for over nineteen years, starting at Pilchuck in 1986. Through the years he continued his studies in California and Tennessee.

Working from his family’s studio in Kirkland over the past ten years, Richard has contributed to the team of glass blowers, “The Glass Kingdom”.

In addition to his glassblowing expertise, Richard is experienced in other aspects of the medium. Cold working, beveling, neon, and lampworking are some of the skills that he combines in his work.

Richard’s technical skills in glass give him the ability to make nearly anything. Tell him what you want; the shape, the dimensions and the colors, he will make it to perfection.

Richard enjoys making shapes that fuse form and function. His favorites include: Wide variety of lighting fixtures for home or office, Cake platters, Unique serving pieces, Fish bowls, Blown doorknobs and pulls for your Victorian remodel.

San Bernardino Valley College, California Student: Collage Hot Glass 1988-89 Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle Glass Workshops Teaching Assistant 1989-90 Sundance Art Custom Beveling, Seattle Beveller 1990-92 Richard Pitkethly Appalachian Center for Crafts, Tennessee Student: Hot Glass Instructor: Kurt Brock 1992-94 Arts Council of Snohomish County, Washington Sixth Annual Juried Art Show Exhibitor Honorable Mention 1993 Pratt Fine Art Center Annual Auctions Contributor 1994-2003 Glasshouse Goblet Show Contributor 1995-2003 Scottish Highland Games, Enumclaw, Washington Exhibitor 2002-03