Classes & Workshops

Image of a member of the WheatonArts Glass Studio team blowing into a long metal rod with a large bubble of clear hot glass at the end of it inside of the WheatonArts Glass Studio. The end of the rod before the clear hot glass is bright orange. The team member is wearing clear goggles and a black t-shirt with white text that reads "WheatonArts".

Discover Engaging Classes & Workshops For All Ages & Skill Levels!

WheatonArts provides wonderful opportunities to explore various art forms, aesthetics, and cultures through interactive creative experiences. Explore multi-session classes, intensives, and workshops designed to accommodate various ages, skill levels, and time schedules. Many classes/workshops are open to teenagers, encouraging multi-generational experiences. All classes take place within the scenic grounds and facilities of WheatonArts. Registration deadlines are typically one to two weeks prior to the scheduled class date. Gift Cards are also available! 

Check this page frequently to see updated class offerings!

Click on the links below to explore our 2024 class offerings: 

GLASSBLOWING

Opportunities for beginners and those looking to hone their glassmaking skills!
Registrants must be 16 or older to participate.

A close up image of vase-shaped hot glass in the WheatonArts Glass Studio. The glass starts dark blue at the bottom, turns purple, and then red at the top. A hand extends from the top left corner of the image and is holding a large pair of metal tweezers. The hand is using the tool to pull and shape the red hot glass forming a ruffle-like pattern around the rim of the vase.
A workshop student with tattoos on their left forearm, rolling hot glass on a flat metal surface in the WheatonArts' glass studio.
Make-Your-Own Hot Glass Experience - Available on Saturdays & Sundays
Next Steps in Glassblowing, Wednesdays Oct. 16 through Nov. 20 - Registration Closed
Holiday Cups: One-Day Beginner Workshop, Dec. 7 - SOLD OUT

GLASS FUSING

Learn the fundamentals of designing and creating kiln-formed fused glass panels and plates! 
Must be 16 or older to participate.

Image of three fused glass pendants resting on a white background. The pendant on the left is a sparkly purple and blue color, a triangular shape with a smaller triangle in the middle, and attached to a silver chain. The pendant in the middle is square shaped with rounded corners, shades of blue and gold in a marbled style, and attached to a gold chain. The pendant on the right is triangular, light blue with dark blue texture, and attached to a silver chain.
Make-Your-Own Fused Glass Experience - Available on Saturdays & Sundays
Introduction to Glass Fusing, Dec. 14 & 21 - Registration Closes Dec. 7

Click on the links below to explore our 2025 class offerings: 

HOLISTIC CREATIVITY

Discover the holistic approach to Creativity! Practice effective methods that can heal and revitalize your creative process. These take place virtually via Zoom. 

Image of a blue silhouette sitting in a lotus position in front of a light beige circle. There are small light gray, purple, light blue, orange, and light yellow butterflies that along the right side of the silhouette. There are more butterflies to the right of them that are black in front of the moon and light gray once they extend off of it. The right side of the background is a dark gray color and there is a thick green vertical stripe on the left side. At the top of the image on top of the dark gray is light gray text that reads "Holistic" and there is more light gray, green, light blue, orange, and purple text underneath that reads "Creativity".
Yoga & Creativity: A Transformation Process for Being More Creative, Mar. 26 - May 7, 2025 - Registration Closes Mar. 19

Cancelation Policy: Refunds will be given up to one week prior to the beginning of the workshop. After this time, your workshop fee is non-refundable. WheatonArts reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to minimal enrollment. If cancellation occurs, WheatonArts will refund all workshop fees. A $25.00 fee will be charged to those who do not show up for their appointment. We require 24 hours’ notice to cancel an appointment; otherwise, it will be considered a no-show, except in the case of illness. Are you feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19? Please stay home. Appointments can be rescheduled by phone or email. 

Questions? Please contact us at 856.825.6800, ext. 152 or by emailing museumstores@wheatonarts.org

 

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