Starting in grade school, Stan was often found drawing. In high school he would spend time on the weekends drawing at the Ballard locks. During his four years at Pacific Lutheran University he was either off competing with the ski team, or in the art department. Next to the ceramics department was the glass blowing studio. Stan tried one semester of glass during his sophomore year,made a few crude pieces and was hooked. After graduating from PLU, Stan was off to Central Washington University in Ellensburg to pursue a masters degree in glass. During his years in art school, he dabbled in ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, and painting, but glass quickly became his favorite medium.

The biggest impact on Stan’s budding glass career came from attending the Pilchuck Glass School in 1974. Artists were just beginning to work in teams. Until this time, most glass artists worked alone. The team concept greatly increased what could be accomplished. After advancing from a student to a teaching assistant to the caretaker/bursar, Stan found himself in the administrative offices, rather than the creative end at Pilchuck.

In 1979, Stan and his wife Colleen left Pilchuck and started Covenant Art Glass in Everett. They didn’t know if they could earn a living in leaded glass, but they saw a need for a teaching and working studio, as well as a source of supplies for artists. Twenty six years later, the store is doing well, in spite of their lack of business background when the Prices first opened their doors. Stan knows glass, and thankfully his wife has figured out how to run a business. In addition, Covenant Art Glass is privileged to have an incredibly talented group of artists that assist in doing the work at the store. The community of Everett, and the surrounding areas have been very supportive.

People often ask Stan if he misses glass blowing. The answer is yes and no. “The act of glass blowing is very addictive and sensual,” says Stan.“However, flat glass has allowed me to be more narrative in my art, where as hot glass, for me, was more decorative. I love art that suggests or tells a story” Stan comments. “Everett has been a great place to live, work and raise our family. We love it here.” In conclusion, Stan says the only thing he likes better than doing art is spending time with his family and friends.

Return to Main Window