The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, a resource center, and a gallery for kiln formed glass that serves the Washington metropolitan area. The Center is directed by artists-in residence who are committed to both teaching and creating. These artists, plus other professional glass artists, offer a variety of classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced students/artists. Classes offered include basic and advanced fused glass techniques, kiln casting, and jewelry.
FUSED GLASS 301.634.2273 artglasscenteratglenecho.org
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The Center holds exhibits each year featuring the glass art of emerging artists, studio artists, faculty, and students. The Art Glass Center Gallery presents a variety of functional and sculptural fused glass pieces produced by the faculty at the Center. These pieces showcase many of the techniques that are taught in the studio and are available for purchase; in person and at: artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
Wed, 11am-3pm-Staff Sat & Sun (if no class is scheduled), Noon-4pm-Staff
Family & Friends Workshops & Parties The Art Glass Center presents special workshops, corporate retreats, parties, and events for groups. For further information, contact the Art Glass Center at 301.634.2273 or email info@artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
The Art Glass Center’s Studio and Gallery are open to the public Saturday, noon to 4pm, Sunday, noon to 4pm, during Open Studio sessions, and by appointment (please email: info@artglasscenteratglenecho.org). Additional information on the AGC can be found on our website: artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
Art Glass Center Tour & Lecture Bring your adult group to the AGC for a tour of the center and a lecture on kiln formed glass techniques. For more information and to arrange a custom visit for your group contact the AGC at 301.634.2273 or email: info@ artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Some classes require previous experience working with glass, or permission of the instructor. Contact the AGC for more information on class prerequisites. Most kiln forming classes have an additional date arranged for the pickup of projects. All classes are taught at the Arcade Art Glass Studio. Minimum age is 14 years for all classes unless instructor permission is obtained.
CLASSES First Time Fusers Workshop
$325
(1) Art Glass Center Staff; (2) Janet Wittenberg Workshop 1: Sa, Su, Oct 19-20, 10am-3pm, The Art Glass Center Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Jan 11-12, 10am-3pm, The Art Glass Center
Open Studio Art Glass Studio Time-$20 per hour, Two-hour minimum required. Work independently on your kiln formed glass projects at the Art Glass Studio. Open Studio sessions are staffed by the Resident Artists and are designed to allow you to share space, ideas, and energy with other glass artists. Previous fusing experience and an Open Studio Tutorial session are required. Firings, glass and materials are available for a fee; some tools are provided. As Open Studio times may be subject to change, attendees must reserve a space at least 24 hours in advance by signing up on the website at: artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
In this introduction to the art and techniques of fused glass you will gain the skills to create beautiful glass art through a mix of demonstrations and hands on practice. Learn to design, cut and fire glass with three projects that require fusing, slumping and draping techniques. Become familiar with the kiln firing process and how artists use time and temperature. This workshop is a prerequisite for most of our other workshops. A complimentary two hour Open Studio voucher is provided upon completion. Supplies included. More info: glasshabitat@glasshabitat.com. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions.
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