GlassRoots Teaching Artist Richard Paz on WNYC!
GlassRoots Teaching Artist, Richard Paz, appeared live on the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC on Monday, March 4th! Richard discussed the ins and outs of glassmaking as a hobby, the magic and excitement of working with a torch and, of course, his personal glassmaking journey since his first thrilling encounter with glass at age 9.
Listen to the 7-minute interview here. Thank you, Richard!
GlassRoots Teaching Artist, Richard Paz, appeared live on the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC on Monday, March 4th! Richard discussed the ins and outs of glassmaking as a hobby, the magic and excitement of working with a torch and, of course, his personal glassmaking journey since his first thrilling encounter with glass at age 9.
Listen to the 7-minute interview here. Thank you, Richard!
Join Us for Mother's Day and More this Spring!
We're excited to announce our full slate of spring adult classes!
Make your own bowl, flower, mosaic cup or stained glass gem to take home in one of our beginner glass making classes. Our March calendar includes Make a Charcuterie Board, Intro to Flameworked Jewelry and Playing with Fire. We also encourage you to accompany mom in the Hot Shop for our Mother’s Day glassblowing workshops and brunch in May! Craft something truly original to show your appreciation.
Check out the full slate of adult classes here and see you in the studio!
Make your own bowl, flower, mosaic cup or stained glass gem to take home in one of our beginner glass making classes. Our March calendar includes Make a Charcuterie Board, Intro to Flameworked Jewelry and Playing with Fire. We also encourage you to accompany mom in the Hot Shop for our Mother’s Day glassblowing workshops and brunch in May! Craft something truly original to show your appreciation.
Check out the full slate of adult classes here and see you in the studio!
The GlassRoots | Peters Valley Fellowship 2024
Calling All Newark Artists!
Apply today for the GlassRoots|Peters Valley Fellowship! Artists between the ages of 18-26 are eligible to apply for this free, immersive summer program hosted by GlassRoots in vibrant Newark, NJ and the enchanting Peters Valley campus in rural Sandyston, NJ. The GlassRoots Peters Valley Fellows will spend 11 weeks immersed in a breathtaking scope of art-making techniques ranging from glassblowing and stained glass to blacksmithing and jewelry design! In addition, Fellows will be mentored by professional artists working in the field who will provide professional development workshops including portfolio development. Participants also benefit from the camaraderie of peers in an intimate and creative safe space!
Learn more about the program here and Apply Today!
Calling All Newark Artists!
Apply today for the GlassRoots|Peters Valley Fellowship! Artists between the ages of 18-26 are eligible to apply for this free, immersive summer program hosted by GlassRoots in vibrant Newark, NJ and the enchanting Peters Valley campus in rural Sandyston, NJ. The GlassRoots Peters Valley Fellows will spend 11 weeks immersed in a breathtaking scope of art-making techniques ranging from glassblowing and stained glass to blacksmithing and jewelry design! In addition, Fellows will be mentored by professional artists working in the field who will provide professional development workshops including portfolio development. Participants also benefit from the camaraderie of peers in an intimate and creative safe space!
Learn more about the program here and Apply Today!
Teen Summer Experiences 2024!
Looking for a summer experience your teen will never forget? Then look no further than GlassRoots and delve into our one-week glass art intensive!
Make glass art all day in our five different studios including our glowing Hot Shop. Your teen will be engaged in a hands-on, action-packed experience that explores the full array of glassmaking. Each day, students will work on individualized projects of their choosing while learning techniques in glassblowing, flameworking, jewelry-making, mosaics, stained glass and more.
We welcome youth ages 12-17. See you in the studio this July!
Register here for July 8-12 or here for July 15-19.
Make glass art all day in our five different studios including our glowing Hot Shop. Your teen will be engaged in a hands-on, action-packed experience that explores the full array of glassmaking. Each day, students will work on individualized projects of their choosing while learning techniques in glassblowing, flameworking, jewelry-making, mosaics, stained glass and more.
We welcome youth ages 12-17. See you in the studio this July!
Register here for July 8-12 or here for July 15-19.