GlassRoots Field Trips: Bring Your Students to GlassRoots!
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GlassRoots Field Trips are hands-on learning experiences in glass-art making which align with anchor standards of the New Jersey State Learning Standards in Visual and Performing Arts and Science, for students grades 5 through 12.
Field Trip FAQ
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Choose One of These Exciting Workshop Experiences!
The Glass-Art Field Trip
Centered on the beauty and magic of glass-art, our signature Field Trip offers students the opportunity to create glass beads over a 2000 degree torch in our Flame Shop, individual glass-mosaics in our Flat Shop, and witness an exciting demonstration of glassblowing in our Hot Shop (when available). All projects include an introduction to and practice with glass tools, as well as lessons in basic color and design theory. Unique in the field of visual arts, especially in its use of fire and glass, this multi-dimensional learning experience can activate one or more indicators of engagement in students such as responsiveness, curiosity, investigation, discovery, anticipation, persistence and initiation.
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The Glass Volcano Experience
The Glass Volcano Experience is a special STEAM-based workshop which uses molten glass to study, observe and discuss the activity of molten lava, which molten glass mimics. The program was developed in collaboration with Alexander Gates, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rutgers University Newark, and intended as an experiential lesson in the science and behavior of volcanoes for his graduate students. In this workshop, GlassRoots teaching-artists lead students through 7-10 experiments, including using ambient heat to destroy a (paper) village, and watching what happens when molten glass meets water (it's explosive!) Students will also create their own Pele's Tear pendant, to take home. (Also known as Prince Rupert's Drop; watch our students demonstrate the creation of one here!) This is an interactive lesson which prizes questions and engagement by students throughout the process.
The Glass-Art Field Trip
Centered on the beauty and magic of glass-art, our signature Field Trip offers students the opportunity to create glass beads over a 2000 degree torch in our Flame Shop, individual glass-mosaics in our Flat Shop, and witness an exciting demonstration of glassblowing in our Hot Shop (when available). All projects include an introduction to and practice with glass tools, as well as lessons in basic color and design theory. Unique in the field of visual arts, especially in its use of fire and glass, this multi-dimensional learning experience can activate one or more indicators of engagement in students such as responsiveness, curiosity, investigation, discovery, anticipation, persistence and initiation.
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The Glass Volcano Experience
The Glass Volcano Experience is a special STEAM-based workshop which uses molten glass to study, observe and discuss the activity of molten lava, which molten glass mimics. The program was developed in collaboration with Alexander Gates, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rutgers University Newark, and intended as an experiential lesson in the science and behavior of volcanoes for his graduate students. In this workshop, GlassRoots teaching-artists lead students through 7-10 experiments, including using ambient heat to destroy a (paper) village, and watching what happens when molten glass meets water (it's explosive!) Students will also create their own Pele's Tear pendant, to take home. (Also known as Prince Rupert's Drop; watch our students demonstrate the creation of one here!) This is an interactive lesson which prizes questions and engagement by students throughout the process.
Workshop Fees
GlassRoots' mission is to ignite and build the creative and economic vitality of greater Newark, with a focus on underserved youth and young adults, through the transformative power of the glass art experience.
Thanks to the generosity of our funders and individual donors, we are able to offer a substantial subsidy to Newark students and residents, and discounts to New Jersey Abbott schools located outside of Newark. Costs are identical for Glass-Art and Glass Volcano workshops and include all tools and materials. There is no charge for non-participating chaperones:
Newark-based schools and organizations: $380.00
Abbott district schools or organizations (outside Newark): $457.00
All other schools and organizations: $762.00
** SPRING 2022, AVAILABLE DATES **
February 1, 8, 15 or 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22 or 29
April 5, 12, 19 or 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24 or 31
June 7 or 14
*If none of these dates work for your group, we will work with you to find one that does!
To Book Your Trip
GlassRoots' mission is to ignite and build the creative and economic vitality of greater Newark, with a focus on underserved youth and young adults, through the transformative power of the glass art experience.
Thanks to the generosity of our funders and individual donors, we are able to offer a substantial subsidy to Newark students and residents, and discounts to New Jersey Abbott schools located outside of Newark. Costs are identical for Glass-Art and Glass Volcano workshops and include all tools and materials. There is no charge for non-participating chaperones:
Newark-based schools and organizations: $380.00
Abbott district schools or organizations (outside Newark): $457.00
All other schools and organizations: $762.00
** SPRING 2022, AVAILABLE DATES **
February 1, 8, 15 or 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22 or 29
April 5, 12, 19 or 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24 or 31
June 7 or 14
*If none of these dates work for your group, we will work with you to find one that does!
To Book Your Trip
- Email Lisa Duggan, Program Director at lduggan@glassroots.org.
- Indicate your preferred dates and type of trip -- The Glass Art Field Trip or The Glass Volcano Experience.
- Payment is due on or before the day of the workshop. Costs are identical for Glass-Art and Glass Volcano workshops. GlassRoots accepts checks or credit card payments.
All participants under the age of 18 must turn in a signed consent form signed by a parent/guardian and have a guardian/teacher present during the experience. Most of our programs are for participants ages 10+ (12+ for glassblowing.) Please read our complete Class Policies Page before visiting.
