Glass Experiences & Open House Events
SCC's Glass Education Center host a variety of glass workshops and events throughout the year. With offerings of a one-day experience to classes consisting of multiple days of intensive study, Salem Community College has workshops for both the novice glassmaker and for those with years of experience.
Stay up to date on all of our classes, special events, and other happenings at the Glass Education Center by following us on facebook, www.facebook.com/sccgec, and on Instagram, @scc.glass.center.
November Open House Event
Sunday, November 16; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE admission!
Studio tours, live glassmaking, glass sale, and hands-on glass workshop opportunities!
Salem Community College welcomes the public to the Sam & Jean Jones Glass Education Center on Sunday, November 16th, for an afternoon of glass!
Admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free! The SCC Glass Club's sale will feature handmade glass items including their beautiful glass pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, vases, and paperweights from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. While visiting the center, guests may tour the glass studios, view our glass collections, and watch glassmaking in action!
Also on November 16th, the Glass Education Center will be running several hands-on glassmaking workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements for each experience. Check out our November hands-on offerings below. Click on the link below to secure your spot in one of these fun activities today!
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.
Learn more about Salem Community College's glass programs, facilities, events, and more visit www.salemcc.edu/glass.
Fused Glass Lanterns*, 1.5 hour session from 12:30pm-2:00pm, or 2:30pm-4:00pm, $75.00 per person - Create your very own fused glass lantern, with four to six glass panels of your own design! Participants will create their one-of-a-kind lanterns 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 Leaf 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 colorful glass leaf pendants at the torch! Each participant will have enough time to create 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 colorful glass pumpkin from the glass furnace in our glassblowing studio! Ages 13 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.)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one-week prior to event are subject to a $15 cancellation fee per ticket. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop will be refunded half the registration fee per ticket. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the day of the workshop are non-refundable.
December Open House Event
Sunday, December 7; 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
FREE admission!
Studio tours, live glassmaking, glass sale, and hands-on glass workshop opportunities!
Salem Community College welcomes the public to the Sam & Jean Jones Glass Education Center on Sunday, December 7th, for an afternoon of glass!
Admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free! The SCC Glass Club's December sale will feature handmade glass including ornaments, jewelry, vases, paperweights, and other glass gift items from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. While visiting the center, guests may tour the glass studios, view our glass collections, and watch glassmaking in action!
Also on December 7th, the Glass Education Center will be running several hands-on glassmaking workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements for each experience. Check out our December hands-on offerings below. Click on the link below to secure your spot in one of these fun activities today!
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 856-351-2841.
Learn more about Salem Community College's glass programs, facilities, events, and more visit www.salemcc.edu/glass.
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 13 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.)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one-week prior to event are subject to a $15 cancellation fee per ticket. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop will be refunded half the registration fee per ticket. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the day of the workshop are non-refundable.
Stained Glass Saturdays
Three consecutive Saturday class meetings;
January 24, January 31, & February 7
Ages 18+; $225 per participant
Stained Glass Saturdays
Three consecutive Saturdays: January 24, January 31, and February 7; 9 am - 12 pm
Find inspiration in glistening glass! The focus in this course is to learn the basics of stained glass using the copper foil method. Participants will develop skills in pattern design, use of colors, cutting and grinding glass, foiling, soldering, and wrapping the finished pieces in came.
Beginners welcome! No prior experience is necessary!
We will also discuss tools, solutions, and safety considerations for the home studio.
Caution: Stained glass has been known to be a gateway to a glass art addiction!
This class meets three consecutive Saturdays - January 24, January 31, and February 7. Materials for participating in the course are included.
Glass is an amazing and unique material; it is an absolutely magical experience to work with it. Our studio is a fun, creative, and safe place to work. Working with glass does inherently come with some risk. We like to minimize any chance of injury by adhering to a strict health and safety policy. On that note, you will want to be sure to adhere to the dress code below.
Beyond coming dressed properly to work in the studio please bring with you your excitement and enthusiasm; everything else you need we will have here for you! All materials necessary for this workshop are included!
GEC Dress Code:
-No open-toed or open-heeled shoes permitted.
-Natural fiber clothing only, avoid synthetics.
-No skirts. No leggings/jeggings. Shorts are allowed if they are knee length or longer.
-Long hair must be tied back and loose clothing secured.
Teen Glass Studio:
Saturday Flameworking
Five consecutive Saturday class meetings;
January 31 - February 21; 9 am - 12 pm
Registration Coming Soon...
Teen Glass Studio: Saturday Flameworking
Five consecutive Saturdays: January 31 - February 21; 9 am - 12 pm
Ages 13 - 18
Hey teens! Are you interested in expressing your creativity with glass? Join us for our 5-week Saturday Flameworking Hands-on Workshop!
This exciting, hands-on workshop is perfect for teens and will focus on the art of flameworking, where you'll learn to manipulate glass with a torch. Whether you're completely new to the process or already have some experience, this class will help you build your skills and explore new techniques! Over the course of five Saturdays, students will learn to create different glass pieces and bring your own ideas to life using clear and colored borosilicate glass. No prior experience is necessary - just bring your creativity!
This workshop is open to teens ages 13 - 18. Don't miss out on this fun and educational opportunity to work with glass. Sign up today!
This class meets five consecutive Saturdays - January 31 through February 21, from 9 am - 12 pm. Materials for participating in the course are included.
Glass is an amazing and unique material; it is an absolutely magical experience to work with it. Our studio is a fun, creative, and safe place to work. Working with glass does inherently come with some risk. We like to minimize any chance of injury by adhering to a strict health and safety policy. On that note, you will want to be sure to adhere to the dress code below.
Beyond coming dressed properly to work in the studio please bring with you your excitement and enthusiasm; everything else you need we will have here for you! All materials necessary for this workshop are included!
GEC Dress Code:
-No open-toed or open-heeled shoes permitted.
-Natural fiber clothing only, avoid synthetics.
-No skirts. No leggings/jeggings. Shorts are allowed if they are knee length or longer.
-Long hair must be tied back and loose clothing secured.
February Open House Event
Sunday, February 1; 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
FREE admission!
Studio tours, live glassmaking, glass sale, and hands-on glass workshop opportunities!
Salem Community College welcomes the public to the Sam & Jean Jones Glass Education Center on Sunday, February 1st, for an afternoon of glass!
Admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free! The SCC Glass Club's February sale will feature handmade glass including Valentine themed ornaments, jewelry, vases, paperweights, and other glass gift items from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. While visiting the center, guests may tour the glass studios, view our glass collections, and watch glassmaking in action!
Also on February 1st, the Glass Education Center will be running several hands-on glassmaking workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements for each experience. Check out our December hands-on offerings below. Click on the link below to secure your spot in one of these fun activities today!
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 856-351-2841.
Learn more about Salem Community College's glass programs, facilities, events, and more visit www.salemcc.edu/glass.
Fused Glass Valentines Suncatcher*, 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 Valentines Day Suncatcher to display in a window or to give as a gift to a loved one 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 Heart 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 heart pendants at the torch! Each participant will have enough time to create multiple pendants. Ages 10 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hot Glass Paperweight*, 1.5 hour sessions between 12:00pm-1:30pm, or 2:30pm-4pm, $70.00- Participants will create a colorful hot glass paperweight 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.)
The Glass Education Center is located at Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave., Carneys Point, NJ at parking lot A.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made one-week prior to event are subject to a $15 cancellation fee per ticket. Cancellations made 48 hours prior to the workshop will be refunded half the registration fee per ticket. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice are non-refundable.
Stained Glass Saturdays
Three consecutive Saturday class meetings;
February 21, February 28, and March 7
Ages 18+; $250 per participant
Stained Glass Saturdays
Three consecutive Saturdays: February 21, February 28, and March 7; 9 am - 12 pm
Find inspiration in glistening glass! The focus in this course is to learn the basics of stained glass using the copper foil method. Participants will develop skills in pattern design, use of colors, cutting and grinding glass, foiling, soldering, and wrapping the finished pieces in came.
Beginners welcome! No prior experience is necessary!
We will also discuss tools, solutions, and safety considerations for the home studio.
Caution: Stained glass has been known to be a gateway to a glass art addiction!
This class meets three consecutive Saturdays - January 24, January 31, and February 7. Materials for participating in the course are included.
Glass is an amazing and unique material; it is an absolutely magical experience to work with it. Our studio is a fun, creative, and safe place to work. Working with glass does inherently come with some risk. We like to minimize any chance of injury by adhering to a strict health and safety policy. On that note, you will want to be sure to adhere to the dress code below.
Beyond coming dressed properly to work in the studio please bring with you your excitement and enthusiasm; everything else you need we will have here for you! All materials necessary for this workshop are included!
GEC Dress Code:
-No open-toed or open-heeled shoes permitted.
-Natural fiber clothing only, avoid synthetics.
-No skirts. No leggings/jeggings. Shorts are allowed if they are knee length or longer.
-Long hair must be tied back and loose clothing secured.
Saturday Flameworking
Three consecutive Saturday class meetings;
April 11, 18, and 25; 9 am - 12 pm
Ages 18+
Registration Coming Soon...
Saturday Flameworking
Three consecutive Saturdays: April 11, 18, and 25; 9 am - 12 pm
Ages 18 +
Are you interested in expressing your creativity with glass? Join us for our 3-week Saturday Flameworking Workshop! This exciting, hands-on glass workshop is perfect for beginners and for those with no prior experience!
This course will fully focus on the art of flameworking, where you'll learn to manipulate glass with a torch! Over the course of three Saturday sessions, participants will learn to create different glass pieces and bring your own ideas to life using clear and colored borosilicate glass. Whether you're completely new to the process or already have some experience, this class will help you build your skills!
This workshop is open to adults 18 years and up. Don't miss out on this fun and educational opportunity to work with glass. Sign up today!
This class meets three consecutive Saturdays - April 11, 18, and 25, from 9 am - 12 pm. Materials for participating in the course are included.
Glass is an amazing and unique material; it is an absolutely magical experience to work with it. Our studio is a fun, creative, and safe place to work. Working with glass does inherently come with some risk. We like to minimize any chance of injury by adhering to a strict health and safety policy. On that note, you will want to be sure to adhere to the dress code below.
Beyond coming dressed properly to work in the studio please bring with you your excitement and enthusiasm; everything else you need we will have here for you! All materials necessary for this workshop are included!
GEC Dress Code:
-No open-toed or open-heeled shoes permitted.
-Natural fiber clothing only, avoid synthetics.
-No skirts. No leggings/jeggings. Shorts are allowed if they are knee length or longer.
-Long hair must be tied back and loose clothing secured.
