WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
Visit WheatonArts for our Spring 2024 re-opening event as we celebrate all that WheatonArts has to offer our visitors! Experience the Spring celebration, explore the Museum of American Glass exhibits, create and discover the arts of pottery and glassblowing with special demonstrations. Admission to all WheatonArts exhibits and artist studio demonstrations are FREE and open […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
Experience creating your own unique jewelry pieces in this multi-session fused glass class. This class focuses on the practical aspects of working with fused glass, and covers various types of glass, with a special emphasis on working with dichroic glass. Craft earrings, pendants, and charms using the techniques learned in the workshop. Each piece will […]
Explore the art, symbolism, and joy in creating pysanky, a springtime Ukrainian tradition of decorating real eggshells. Students will learn the age-old method of applying hot beeswax to an emptied eggshell using a stylus, over a succession of dye baths. When the pattern is completed, the wax is removed over a candle flame, revealing the […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
In this ceramic workshop, you will learn to make handmade habitats or custom feeders for our native birds! You will learn the art of handbuilding while transforming a pre-thrown clay bottle into a one-of-a-kind refuge for birds. Guided by Ceramic Artist, Phyllis Seidner-Vesely you will explore a variety of additive and subtractive methods, molding the […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
Experience creating your own unique jewelry pieces in this multi-session fused glass class. This class focuses on the practical aspects of working with fused glass, and covers various types of glass, with a special emphasis on working with dichroic glass. Craft earrings, pendants, and charms using the techniques learned in the workshop. Each piece will […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
Explore the timeless art of basket weaving with the New Jersey Market Basket—a versatile basket originally designed for the traditional "going to market" purpose. Today, these baskets have evolved into multifunctional items, serving as stylish containers for collecting fresh vegetables from your garden or convenient carriers for your belongings to and from the car, among […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
Experience creating your own unique jewelry pieces in this multi-session fused glass class. This class focuses on the practical aspects of working with fused glass, and covers various types of glass, with a special emphasis on working with dichroic glass. Craft earrings, pendants, and charms using the techniques learned in the workshop. Each piece will […]
We all have to start somewhere! This course will introduce students to beginning glassblowing techniques and proper studio safety practices. Students will learn to gather glass, learn about the proper usage of glassblowing tools, how to create basic shapes and glass-blown forms, and how to work in a team setting. Class time will be divided […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
Learn how to mold and sculpt clay while making Ceramic Garden Chickens! In this class, our skilled instructor will lead you through the process of turning pre-thrown ceramic forms into personalized and unique poultry sculptures. Build your skills in handbuilding techniques as you create whimsical chicken components, adding character and charm to your creation. Not […]
Begin your journey with stained glass! During this 2-day intensive class, you will learn the history of stained glass, how to cut glass, and basic design techniques while making stained glass sun catchers. You’ll also learn how to create your own stained glass projects using the copper foil technique. No prerequisite. Saturday & Sunday: April […]
In this two-day glass blowing intensive, students will begin with the basics and learn to safely work in a hot shop with molten glass. An experienced instructor will guide students as they learn to gather from the furnace, use hand tools, and create solid and blown forms in clear glass. Day one will be packed […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
Begin your journey with stained glass! During this 2-day intensive class, you will learn the history of stained glass, how to cut glass, and basic design techniques while making stained glass sun catchers. You’ll also learn how to create your own stained glass projects using the copper foil technique. No prerequisite. Saturday & Sunday: April […]
In this two-day glass blowing intensive, students will begin with the basics and learn to safely work in a hot shop with molten glass. An experienced instructor will guide students as they learn to gather from the furnace, use hand tools, and create solid and blown forms in clear glass. Day one will be packed […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
We all have to start somewhere! This course will introduce students to beginning glassblowing techniques and proper studio safety practices. Students will learn to gather glass, learn about the proper usage of glassblowing tools, how to create basic shapes and glass-blown forms, and how to work in a team setting. Class time will be divided […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
In partnership with the Cumberland County Improvement Authority, WheatonArts presents the 16th annual ECO Fair, a FREE Family Day event inspired by natural living! This event showcases the handmade works of New Jersey artists, as well as environmentally minded organizations, family art activities, live music, and more. Local gardening clubs, including Rutgers Master Gardeners, will have […]
WheatonArts is open from 11 AM to 4 PM, Thursday through Sunday. A General Admission ticket is needed to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios. The grounds, including the Nature Trail and Museum Stores, will remain walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll. Please arrive no […]
This workshop will give you the opportunity to decorate a functional planter for your garden! You will learn how to apply textures, stamps, and other decorative processes to pre-thrown planter forms. Ceramic artist Amy Peseller will guide you as you plan and apply your design to the planter. These planters will be fired once to […]