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 the Museum Stores, are walk-in (non-ticket) accessible for those coming exclusively to shop or stroll.
Due to the State of New Jersey’s mandated size restrictions on outdoor gatherings, there will be no special events or facility rentals until further notice. Education programs, docent tours, and group visits are also canceled until further notice.
All public surfaces will be cleaned regularly throughout the day, following CDC cleaning guidelines. Our staff is also performing temperature checks every day upon arrival.
We all have to start somewhere! This course will introduce students to beginning glass blowing 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 […]
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 […]
Create handmade habitats and/or feeders for native birds! In this class you will use the technique of handbuilding to alter a pre-thrown clay bottle form. You will be guided through the various additive and subtractive techniques in order to turn the form into a birdhouse or feeder depending on which one you prefer. Friday Instruction: […]
What does it look like? What does it do? In this class, students will focus on refining forms like the drinking glass, pitcher, bowl, and plate, emphasizing their function and design. The Museum’s collection will be a departure point in discussing different functional designs, how they have evolved, and for specific applications. Students will improve […]
Utilizing the beautiful grounds and gardens at WheatonArts, participants will experience observing nature to inspire and create original pastel works of art! Participants will be introduced to pastel and drawing techniques and color blending for landscapes and still-life compositions, all while enjoying expressing themselves through art. Saturday Instruction: April 8, 15, 22, 29 Class Duration: […]
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 […]
What does it look like? What does it do? In this class, students will focus on refining forms like the drinking glass, pitcher, bowl, and plate, emphasizing their function and design. The Museum’s collection will be a departure point in discussing different functional designs, how they have evolved, and for specific applications. Students will improve […]
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 glass blowing 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 […]
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 […]