Western Neon is the home of some of Seattle's most iconic neon signs. In business since 1985, this shop was founded by the sons of neon legend Dean Blazek. While their bread-and-butter is signage of all kids, their legacy is the impeccable neon that comes out of their SODO warehouse.

It would be any neon nerd’s dream to visit these hallowed grounds, but I got to do one better. I attended the Western Neon School of Art’s LAST EVER (allegedly) workshop. Pinch me!

'Books' neon sign in the basement of Western Neon
Shot of many signs accumulated in the lobby of Western Neon
Western Neon's impressive logo featuring the Seattle Skyline
Old Greyhound bus signage in the Western Neon workshop
The iconic pink elephant sign, awaiting restoration at Western Neon
An in-progress repair of a Pagliacci Pizza sign in the workshop at Western Neon
A wall of all the possible colors and effects you can replicate with neon
'Real Soda' sign in the Western Neon workspace
Neon sculpture in the Western Neon workspace
Salvaged neon pieces from a myriad of beer/bar neon signs in the Western Neon workshop
The Des Moines WA theatre marquee sign awaits restoration at Western Neon
'Argosy Anchor'
Pagliacci Pizza sign
Young American Ale House
RX sign
Close up of the stunning Western Neon logo
The old Loulay's sign
Leschi Lake Cafe & Gbb Bar
Rainier beer sign 'Don't Be a Dick'
'Real Soda', double exposure
Shot looking into the workshop space at Western Neon
'Super Bueno' sign in the Western Neon workshop
'Van de Kamps bakery' in the Western Neon workshop
The iconic pink Elephant Super Car Wash sign from the Denny Triangle awaits restoration at Western Neon
Shot of the assorted neon accumulated in the Western Neon lobby
Neon sculpture at Western Neon
'Leinenkugels Beer' sign at Western Neon
Shot of the assorted neon accumulated in the Western Neon lobby
'Art That Works' neon sign that graces the entrance of the student space at Western Neon
'Custom Neon Clocks' at Western Neon
The old 'Golden Beetle Mediterranean' sign in the lobby of Western Neon
A Seattle classic, 'Cafe Vita' clown sign
'MQ' neon lettering
Peeking in on the workshop at Western Neon
'Costume' sign in the lobby of Western Neon
Seattle Sounders FC neon sign
Shot of the assorted neon accumulated in the Western Neon lobby
RX sign
Rachel's Ginger Beer 'RGB' neon sign
Seahawks sign
Zeek's Pizza 'Z' sign
Wall of neon color options at Western Neon
Western Neon logo mark sign
'Varro LavAzza' sign
Coca Cola sign, a classic!
Seattle Art Museum 'SAM' sign
Nike '206' sign
Neon chandelier hanging in the lobby of Western Neon
Neon sculpture at Western Neon
Neon sculpture at Western Neon
Star within two circles sign
'Cookies by Design' in the break room at Western Neon
OPEN sign at a liquor store down the street from Western Neon
Example of color options for our workshop at Western Neon
Example of color options for our workshop at Western Neon
Student workspace at Western Neon
Animated 'Real Soda' neon sign .gif
Animated 'Real Soda' neon sign .gif
'Real Soda' sign at Western Neon
Workspace shot of Western Neon