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.
Summer Teen Glass Experience
Four Day Glass Workshop for Teens!
July 21 - 24, 9 am - noon
Registration Coming Soon!
Hey teens! Are you interested in working with glass creatively?
Join us this summer to learn two glassworking processes over the course of this 4-day hands-on workshop! This exciting session will include instruction in both flameworking and kilnforming!
No prior experience with glass is required for this fun and educational glass experience! Ages 13 - 18 are welcome to participate in this workshop.
Questions? Email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2841.
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.
Fall Open Houses Events!
Join us on several Sundays, September through May, for studio tours, live glassmaking, glass sales, and hands-on glass workshop opportunities!
Details and registration for hands-on workshop experiences coming soon!
Be among the first to know when registration opens by signing up for our email list below.
Join us at the Glass Education Center for a Glass Open House Event!
Various Sundays, September through May
Admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free! Glass sales held each month feature handmade glass items including pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, paperweights, ornaments, vases and more! While visiting the center guests may tour the glass studios, view our glass collections, and see glassmaking in action! Be sure to check out our rotating gallery to see works created by students, faculty, and staff working in a variety of mediums!
At each open house event a variety of hands-on glass workshops are offered. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements for each experience. We highly recommend registering in advance for these hands-on glass experiences as they often fill by the day of the event. No registration require if not participating in a hands-on workshop.
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.
2025 - 2026 Open House Events will take place on the following dates:
September 21st
October 19th
November 16th
December 7th
February 1st
March 1st
April 12th
May (TBD)
SCC Teen Glass Studio:
Saturday Glassblowing
5-Week Glassblowing Workshop for Teens 13 -18
Saturdays, October 4 – November 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Begins August 1!
Hey teens! Are you interested in working with glass creatively?
Join us this fall for our 5-week Saturday Glassblowing Workshop!
This exciting, hands-on workshop is perfect for teens and will focus on the art of traditional glassblowing, where you'll learn how to manipulate molten glass into a variety of solid and hollow forms. Clear and colored glass will be explored. 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!
No prior experience with glass is required for this fun and educational glass experience! Ages 13 - 18 are welcome to participate in this workshop.
Questions? Email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856-351-2841.
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.
