Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
DRAWING & PAINTING
The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, a resource center, and a gallery for kilnformed 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
Open Studio
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
Art Glass Studio Time-$20 per hour, Two-hour minimum required. Work independently on your kilnformed 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: https://www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org/ artglasscenteratglenecho.org/calendar/open-studio.
The Art Glass Center’s Studio and Gallery are open to the public Saturday, noon–4pm, Sunday, noon to 4pm, during Open Studio sessions, and by appointment (email: info@artglasscenteratglenecho.org). Additional information on the AGC can be found on our website: 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 kilnforming 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.
Day and Time Wed, 11am-3pm-Staff Sat & Sun (if no class is scheduled), Noon-4pm-Staff
Family & Friends Workshops & Parties
Everyone who attends Open Studio or participates in an AGC workshop or class, must show proof of Covid vaccination if they are eligible to receive the vaccine in accordance with the CDC guidelines.
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.
Art Glass Center Tour & Lecture Bring your adult group to the AGC for a tour of the center and a lecture on kilnformed 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.
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74 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
