Glass Experience
Salem Community College and the Samuel and Jean Jones Glass Education Center host a variety of glass workshops throughout the year. With offerings of a one-day experience to classes consisting of 2-5 days of intensive study, Salem Community College has workshops for both the novice glassmaker and for those with years of experience. If you have questions regarding our glass workshops please contact Kristin Deady at the SCC Glass Center, kdeady@salemcc.edu or 856-351-2234.
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Glass Center Open House, Glass Workshops, and Glass Sale!
DATE: Sunday, October 1st, 2023 10:00AM - 5:00PM
COST: Varies due to variety of workshops available for the day. (See description below)
Salem Community College welcomes the public to the Samuel H. Jones Glass Education Center on Sunday, October 1st for an afternoon of glass.
Admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free! The SCC's Glass Club's sale will feature handmade glass items including pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, vases and paperweights from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 1st. While visiting the center, guests may check out the studio and see glassmaking in action.
Also on October 1st, the glass center will be running several hands on workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements for each experience. Click on the link for details and for registration.
The Glass Education Center is located at Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave., Carneys Point, NJ at parking lot A. For more information, email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2234.
FREE Kids Craft Project on October 1st!
"Stained Glass" Votive Holders – To kick off our series of fall open house events here at the SCC Glass Center, we are offering FREE art project for kids who visit the glass center on October 1st ! Participants will create translucent colorful votive holders that give the appearance of stained glass. This activity is open to all under the age of 18 while supplies last!
Fused Fall Votive Candle Holders*, 1.5 hour session from 12:30pm-2:00pm, or 2:30pm-4:00pm, $50.00 per person- Create your very own fall or Halloween inspired fused votive candle holder! Participants will create their fused votive candle holders by layering pieces of flat glass and enamels and heating them in a kiln. Ages 4 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Flameworked Glass Pendants (hanging focal beads), 3 hour session from 1pm-4pm, $60.00 per person- Spend a full three hours in our flameworking studio using glass, heat, gravity and simple tools to create your very own glass pendants at the torch! Each participant will have enough time for multiple beads! Ages 10 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Blown Glass Pumpkin*, 1.5 hour sessions between 12:00pm-1:30pm, or 2:30pm-4pm, $75.00- Participants will create a glass pumpkin from the glass furnace in our glassblowing studio! Ages 14 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
(*Due to the process, items will need to be picked up at a later date, or can be shipped for an additional fee.)
Questions? Email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2234.
Glass Center Open House, Glass Workshops, and Glass Sale!
DATE: Sunday, October 29th, 2023 10:00AM - 5:00PM
COST: Varies due to variety of workshops available for the day. (See description below)
Salem Community College welcomes the public to the Samuel H. Jones Glass Education Center on Sunday, October 29th for an afternoon of glass.
Admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free. The SCC's Glass Club's sale will feature handmade glass items including pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, vases and paperweights from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 29th. While visiting the center, guests may check out the studio and see glassmaking in action.
Also on October 29th, the glass center will be running several hands on workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements for each experience. Click on the link for details and for registration.
The Glass Education Center is located at Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave., Carneys Point, NJ at parking lot A.
For more information, email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2234.
Fused Glass Picture Frame*, 1.5 hour session from 12:30pm-2:00pm, or 2:30pm-4:00pm, $55.00 per person- Display your favorite photo in your very own glass frame! Participants will create their own 4" x 6" fused glass picture frame by layering pieces of flat glass and enamels and heating them in a kiln. Ages 4 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Flameworked Glass Pendants (hanging focal beads), 3 hour session from 1pm-4pm, $60.00 per person- Spend a full three hours in our flameworking studio using glass, heat, gravity and simple tools to create your very own glass pendants at the torch! Each participant will have enough time for multiple beads! Ages 10 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Blown Glass Pumpkin*, 1.5 hour sessions between 12:00pm-1:30pm, or 2:30pm-4pm, $75.00- Participants will create a glass pumpkin from the glass furnace in our glassblowing studio! Ages 14 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
(*Due to the process, items will need to be picked up at a later date, or can be shipped for an additional fee.)
Questions? Email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2234.
Glass Center Open House, Glass Workshops, Glass Sale, and "Beads of Courage" event!
DATE: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 10:00AM - 5:00PM
COST: Varies due to variety of workshops available for the day. (See description below)
Salem Community College welcomes the public to the Samuel H. Jones Glass Education Center on Sunday, November 19th, for an afternoon of glass.
Admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free. The SCC's Glass Club's sale will feature handmade glass items including pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, vases and paperweights from 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. While visiting the center, guests may check out the studio and see glassmaking in action.
Also on November 19th, the glass center will be running several hands on workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements for each experience. Click on the link below for details and registration.
The Glass Education Center is located at Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave., Carneys Point, NJ at parking lot A.
For more information, email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2234.
Fused Glass Lantern*, 1.5 hour session from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, or 2:30pm to 4pm, $75.00 per person- Participants will create a lantern that will feature glass panels of their own creation by layering pieces of flat glass and heating them in a kiln. Ages 4 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Flameworked Glass Icicle Ornaments, 3 hour session from 1pm-4pm, $60.00 per person- Spend a full three hours in our flameworking studio using glass, heat, gravity and simple tools to create your very own glass icicles at the torch! These beautiful glass icicles can be used as ornaments and jewelry! Each participant will have enough time to create multiple glass icicles. Ages 10 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Blown Glass Pumpkin*, 1.5 hour sessions between 12:00pm-1:30pm, or 2:30pm-4pm, $75.00- Participants will create a glass pumpkin from the glass furnace in our glassblowing studio! Ages 14 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
(*Due to the process, items will need to be picked up at a later date, or can be shipped for an additional fee.)
Questions? Email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2234.
“Beads of Courage” is a not-for-profit organization that supports children as they courageously cope with their treatments for cancer and other childhood illnesses. Children are given a bead for each treatment they receive and accumulate them on large strands that make visible their personal journey living with their illness. Learn more at www.beadsofcourage.org. On Sunday, November 19th, the students, faculty, and staff of the SCC Glass Center will be working throughout the day to produce as many beads as possible for these amazing kids!
How you can participate and support "Beads of Courage" with us on November 19th!
- We encourage all to join us from noon to 4 pm to watch and cheer on our students, to learn more about and support this incredible organization, and to tour the glass center!
- Buy a bead, just like the ones we will be making for "Beads of Courage", created by the glass center staff, faculty, and students! 100% of the proceeds from bead sales will go directly to "Beads of Courage"!
- Take part in hands-on activities with Beads of Courage including sponsoring a bead, decorating art cards for kids, and creating your very own Courage Clip!
- Make a donation to Beads of Courage! Donate the day of the event or donate now using the form at https://Nov19Glass.givesmart.com.
Learn More About Childhood Cancer and "Beads of Courage"
Did you know, that according to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, "cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy for U.S. children". Click on the links below to learn more about childhood cancer.
- Meet Lulu - Visit https://health.salemcountynj.gov/childhood-cancer-awareness/ to learn about little local superhero Luciana and her family's journey.
- Learn all about "Beads of Courage" - Visit https://beadsofcourage.org/ to learn about all that this incredible organization does to support kids and families coping with childhood cancer.
- Learn about childhood cancer treatment programs - Visit https://www.stjude.org/treatment/disease.html?sc_icid=ct-mm-treatment.
- Support childhood cancer research - Did you know that only 4% of funds raised in the U.S. for cancer research is dedicated to childhood cancer research? Check out https://childrenscancer.org/education/ to learn more about and to support pediatric cancer research.
Glass Center Open House, Glass Workshops, and Glass Sale!
DATE: Sunday, December 10th, 2023 10:00AM - 5:00PM
COST: Varies due to variety of workshops available for the day. (See description below)
Salem Community College welcomes the public to the Samuel H. Jones Glass Education Center on Sunday, December 10th for an afternoon of glass.
The SCC's Glass Club's December sale will feature handmade glass including ornaments, flowers, jewelry, vases and paperweights from noon to 4 p.m. Admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free. While visiting the center, guests may check out SCC's incredible glass studio and see glassmaking in action!
Also on December 10th, the glass center will be running several hands on workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements. Additional workshop information is listed below.
The Glass Education Center is located at Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave., Carneys Point, NJ at parking lot A.
Questions? Email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2234.
Fused Glass Holiday/Winter Ornament*, 1.5 hour session from 12:30pm-2:00pm, or 2:30pm-4:00pm, $40.00 per person- Participants will create their own beautiful fused glass ornament to display on their tree or in a window by layering pieces of flat glass and enamels and heating them in a kiln. Ages 4 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Flameworked Glass Icicle Ornaments, 3 hour session from 1pm-4pm, $60.00 per person- Spend a full three hours in our flameworking studio using glass, heat, gravity and simple tools to create your very own glass icicles at the torch! These beautiful glass icicles can be used as ornaments and jewelry! Each participant will have enough time to create multiple glass icicles. Ages 10 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Blown Glass Ornament*, 1.5 hour sessions between 12:00pm-1:30pm, or 2:30pm-4pm, $60.00- Participants will create a beautiful blown glass ornament from the furnace in our glassblowing studio! Ages 14 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
(*Due to the process, items will need to be picked up at a later date, or can be shipped for an additional fee.)
Questions? Email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2234.