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.
Glass Open House and SCC Nursing Expansion Fundraising Event!
Sunday, September 21st; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE admission!
Join us for this special edition of our open house series to help support the SCC Foundation's Nursing Expansion Project!
As with all of our glass open house events, admission to the Glass Education Center and the sale is free! The SCC Glass Club's sale will feature handmade glass items including pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, vases and paperweights from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Special nursing gift items will be available as well! Pick up a gift for the special healthcare worker in your life while supporting the nursing expansion project here at SCC! While visiting the center, guests may tour the glass studios, view our glass collections, and watch glassmaking in action!
Also on September 21st, the glass center will be running several hands on workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements for each experience. Check out our September hands-on offerings below. 100% of all registration fees for our September 21st workshops will go to support the Nursing Department's expansion project! Click on the link below to secure your spot in one of these fun activities today!
Join us in our efforts to support SCC's Nursing Center Expansion and learn more about the project!
The SCC Foundation is undergoing a campaign to raise $2.2 million for the Nursing Center Expansion. Join us as we work to change the healthcare landscape in Salem County! Visit https://www.salemcc.edu/nursingexpansion for more information.
Fused Glass Photo Frame*, 1.5 hour session from 12:30pm-2:00pm, or 2:30pm-4:00pm, $50.00 per person - Create your very own fused glass picture frame! Participants will create their one-of-a-kind picture frame 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 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 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.)
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 with less than 48 hours notice are non-refundable.
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 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.)
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.
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
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.
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 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.)
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 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.)
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.
