Firebug Studio is located in the heart of the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. It is an inspiration to the studio artists who make the funky, eclectic glass beads and glass objects for which the studio is known. Fremont's artsy, eccentric background mixes with a sense of humor that led the community to proclaim itself "The Center of the Universe". Vintage clothing stores, tattoo parlors, brew pubs, restaurants, art galleries and a music studio founded by Stone Gossard of the rock band Pearl Jam are at home here. Some of Seattle's best-loved (though not critically acclaimed) public art adorns Fremont. The pieces include the "Fremont Troll" devouring a Volkswagen bug under the bridge, "Waiting for the Interurban", a life-size statue of people waiting for the train (frequently decorated by locals), a controversial bronze statue of Lenin (originally from Slovakia), and a 53-foot rocket that appears to be in perpetual launch mode. Even the blue and orange drawbridge that leads into the neighborhood is artsy. The bridge tower sports a neon sculpture of Rapunzel. The Fremont Sunday Market, loosely organized like the markets of old Europe, is a bargain-hunter's paradise.

We hope you will explore the neighborhood during your visit!

Those traveling by air will want to make arrangements to fly into the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC) SeaTac is 12 miles (19km) south of Seattle (travel time 20-40 minutes) and 20 miles (32km) north of Tacoma. It is a short trip to the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle from the airport.