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This International Women’s Day, meet local Glassblowing Artist Jori Delvo. She is Jessica’s amazing aunt and co-founder of Boulder Bend Glassworks which supplies Kris Kringl with beautiful, mouthblown glass ornaments. Today, 33% of glassblowers are women.* Jori's glassmaking is inspired by her love of nature and worldwide travels. To meet Jori is to know creativity, perseverance and strength. Cheers to Jori – and women everywhere – pursuing what they love and being the change they w …

We're making all Core Village pieces from Department 56 available for pre-order starting now! How it works: Pay now including the cost of shipping and your pre-ordered items will be sent to you as soon as we get them -- between June and October 2022. A shipping notification with tracking number will be emailed to you when your delivery is on the way. Don't miss out on this year's amazing additions to your Department 56 Village. As you know, pieces sell out quickly and supplies hav …

Hello from snowy Leavenworth where it continues to be a winter wonderland! We have been busy these first two months of 2022 meeting with designers, makers and curators about what will fill the shop this year. First to arrive is home décor for spring and we can't for you to see the new fabulous pieces - especially those from Mark Roberts (pictured below with Kris Kringl Owner Carl Evans). Shop New Arrivals for Spring at www.kriskringl.comIn a recent Facebook post, many of you gave us wonderful th …

September 10-12, we are delighted to host artist and creator of Inner Beauty Gifts at Kris Kringl in Leavenworth, WA. Trieste is a master reverse glass painter and she will be demonstrating this art form all weekend long at the shop! Additionally, Trieste is happy to sign your Christmas ornaments, as well as personalize them with a message of your choice (a wonderful gift opportunity!). We hope to see you and have you meet the wonderful Trieste!About Inner Beauty GiftsInner B …

October 6-7, we are thrilled to host Ringo Mueller from Seiffen, Germany, for woodcarving demonstrations using a lathe at Kris Kringl! Ringo and his family-run workshop are famous for their Christmas Pyramids, nutcrackers, smokers and other handmade wood pieces. Ringo's visit is during Leavenworth Oktoberfest - a fun time to visit Leavenworth for music, food and the beautiful changing autumn leaves! Learn more below about the craftmanship of this German tradition and we hope to se …