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.
October Open House Event
Sunday, October 19; 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, October 19th 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 October 19th, the glass 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 October 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 856-351-2841.
Learn more about Salem Community College's glass programs, facilities, events, and more visit www.salemcc.edu/glass.
Fused Halloween Themed Votive Holder*, 1.5 hour session from 12:30pm-2:00pm, or 2:30pm-4:00pm, $45.00 per person - Create your very own fused glass votive candle holder! Participants will create their one-of-a-kind Halloween themed votive holder 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 Halloween Themed 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 Halloween themed glass 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.
Stained Glass Saturdays
Three consecutive Saturday class meetings;
October 25, November 1, & November 8
Ages 18+; $225 per participant
SOLD OUT - additional session available below
Stained Glass Saturdays
Three consecutive Saturdays: October 25, November 1, & November 8; 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 - October 25, November 1, and November 8. 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.
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.
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.
