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 […]
Elevate your stained glass proficiency to the next level by taking this 'next step' class! In this class, you will seamlessly build upon the techniques acquired in Introduction to Stained Glass. Hone and perfect your abilities in design, pattern preparation, glass selection, precision glass cutting, foiling, and soldering. This course is crafted to refine and […]
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 […]
Elevate your stained glass proficiency to the next level by taking this 'next step' class! In this class, you will seamlessly build upon the techniques acquired in Introduction to Stained Glass. Hone and perfect your abilities in design, pattern preparation, glass selection, precision glass cutting, foiling, and soldering. This course is crafted to refine and […]
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 […]
Discover the art of creating a ceramic candle holder from high-fire clay with Ceramic Artist Phyllis Seidner-Vesely. In this hands-on workshop, you'll be guided through the practical steps of carving and decorating your own luminary. A luminary is a ceramic object that can be used to hold a candle. Under Phyllis's experienced direction, learn the […]
In this one-session class, students will create a woven bead wristlet using glass beads, pearls, and/or semi-precious stones. Off-loom bead weaving is a technique that uses string and a needle to weave beads into a flat fabric, a tube, or a three-dimensional object. In this class, we will create a wristlet using the using the zig-zag stitch. All […]
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 […]
WheatonArts is open late on two special Wednesdays this summer! Experience the grounds with creative activities designed for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highlights include free family art activities, fee-based glass fusing projects, a campus-wide scavenger hunt, live music, and more! Wheaton Wednesday dates are FREE to the public, part of […]
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 […]
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 […]
A strong foundation is key to developing thoughtful and technically refined pieces when glass blowing in the hot shop. This workshop will emphasize the importance of building positive habits and solid hand skills. Students will focus on gathering glass, wall thickness, speed, ergonomics, and heat in order to create well-designed and elegant vessels. This course […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
A strong foundation is key to developing thoughtful and technically refined pieces when glass blowing in the hot shop. This workshop will emphasize the importance of building positive habits and solid hand skills. Students will focus on gathering glass, wall thickness, speed, ergonomics, and heat in order to create well-designed and elegant vessels. This course […]
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 […]
The "Heart Joy Project" is an incredible opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. By focusing on your personal journey, passions, purpose, and creating meaning in your life, you are embarking on a transformative experience. The idea of using a sketchbook to perform exercises and daily activities is not only creative but also allows for a […]
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 […]