GLASSBLOWING
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Glassblowing 301.634.2280 glenechoglassworks.com
Glassworks at Glen Echo Park is the DC area’s first glassblowing school. Classes are taught year-round for novice and advanced students. When classes are not in session, the studio is open for visitors to observe glassblowing and view the work of resident artist Paul Swartwood and the other Glassworks instructors.
CLASSES
Meet our Glassworks Team With almost 50 years of combined glassworking experience, our Glassworks teachers have personally guided thousands of people through the exciting process of blowing glass.
Beginning Glassblowing
$575
Paul Swartwood Class 1: Tu, Th, Sep 10-19, 6-9pm, Glassworks Studio Class 2: Tu, Th, Oct 8-17, 6-9pm, Glassworks Studio Class 3: Tu, Th, Nov 5-14, 6-9pm, Glassworks Studio Class 4: M, W, Dec 2-11, 6-9pm, Glassworks Studio Class 5: Tu, Th, Jan 7-16, 6-9pm, Glassworks Studio Class 6: Tu, Th, Feb 4-13, 6-9pm, Glassworks Studio
Our focus is to give each student an in-depth experience of what it’s like to work with molten glass. We work in small groups to step you through the entire process of gathering, shaping, and blowing glass in our 2000° furnaces. Paul Swartwood, Resident Artist/Director
An introduction into the world of glassblowing with studio owner Paul Swartwood. This small and concentrated workshop will focus on learning through doing. Paul will explain the studio equipment, demonstrate the processes and work individually with students to explore how to use color while employing teamwork throughout the sessions. No prerequisites. Wear cotton clothing (no synthetics). More info: paul@glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 15. 4 sessions.
Paul was first introduced to blown glass in 2000 at Salisbury University, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2002. After working as a team leader at Simon Pearce Glass in West Chester, PA, Paul moved back to Maryland and discovered his love for teaching all levels of Glassblowing to whomever may want to learn. Paul has taught and demonstrated in many studios over the last 20 years, but Glen Echo Park will always be his home base. Philip Valencia, Glassworks Faculty
Discover Glassblowing: DIY Pumpkin Workshop AM
With a fantastic enthusiasm for teaching, Phil draws in students with his immediate energy. Teaching all levels of students, he masterfully guides everyone through the many steps needed to experience the material. When he’s not teaching, you can see Phil at a wide variety of venues, demonstrating and entertaining the crowd with his passion for glass.
$135
Paul Swartwood Workshop 1: Su, Sep 15, 9am-12pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 2: Su, Sep 29, 9am-12pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 3: Su, Oct 13, 9am-12pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 4: Su, Oct 20, 9am-12pm, Glassworks Studio
This exciting 1-day workshop will give you the hands on experience of creating your own pair of blown glass pumpkins. Each student will work with the instructor to create their pumpkins using colors of their choice. Includes demonstrations by the instructor, color choices, and discussions of studio equipment, techniques and safety. Wear cotton clothing & closed-toed shoes. Supplies and safety equipment included. More info: paul@glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 15. 1 session.
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