GLASS ART SUMMER CAMP
An Important Message about Safety Protocols for Summer Camp 2020
The health and safety of our students, families, staff, and broader GlassRoots community are our top priority. While we cannot eliminate all risks due to the Covid-19 virus, GlassRoots commits to taking every precaution to ensure a safe space for all.
As per the the City of Newark's phased re-opening plan, we will re-open our studios to the public beginning Monday, July 13.
We will confirm this opening date with all summer camp registrants.
Additionally, we have instituted a number of new safety protocols, directed by federal, state and local health department guidelines.
Some of our new protocols include:
We appreciate your support of GlassRoots and ask for your understanding and patience as we navigate through this together.
Should you have any questions, please contact Lisa Duggan, Program Director at lduggan@glassroots.org.
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** EXCITING SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS!! **
Campers will work in one or two of our three studios, creating various glass-art projects utilizing the techniques and tools essential to each shop in flamework, kilnforming, mosaics and glassblowing.
No prior experience is necessary for any camp. Full and half day options available; lunch not included.
AGE 10-18 years old, all camps, except glassblowing.
Campers must be 12 years old to register for glassblowing camp.
LOCATION 10 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102
We are located between Halsey and Washington Streets, one block south of the
Newark Museum and 5 blocks from NJ Transit’s Broad Street station
TO REGISTER Register at glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp, or call 973-353-9555.
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The Art of Glassblowing
Offering four, one-week sessions.
The art of glassblowing originated in the Middle East about 2,000 years ago. In many ways, the tools and techniques used today are the same ones used thousands of years ago. In this introductory class, you’ll learn basic traditional postures, techniques, and forms of blown glass as you work collaboratively with your peers.
Campers will create 8-10 pieces per week including paperweights, small bowls and glasses.
All campers are welcome to sign up for more than session.
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Glass Camp
In each of these one-week, themed sessions, campers will create projects in our Flame and Flat Studios.
Offering four, one-week sessions.
July 13-17
Jewelry! Jewelry! Jewelry!
Three days of jewelry making using various glass techniques to create beads, pendants, bracelets and necklaces. Potential projects; beaded bracelets, necklaces, pendants, fused glass pins and pendants.
July 20-24
Cosmic Creations
Come make creations out of this world! Blast off into the glass world of flameworking and mosaics. Potential projects; planet marbles, space mosaic, mixed media bottle rocket, solar system mobile & constellation.
July 27-31
Color Me Crazy
So much fun, it’s insane! Potential projects; enamel spin-art painting, self-portrait in mosaic, suncatcher, bottle pendant, frit beads and pendants.
The health and safety of our students, families, staff, and broader GlassRoots community are our top priority. While we cannot eliminate all risks due to the Covid-19 virus, GlassRoots commits to taking every precaution to ensure a safe space for all.
As per the the City of Newark's phased re-opening plan, we will re-open our studios to the public beginning Monday, July 13.
We will confirm this opening date with all summer camp registrants.
Additionally, we have instituted a number of new safety protocols, directed by federal, state and local health department guidelines.
Some of our new protocols include:
- Requiring all attendees and parents and guardians to wear a mask when entering or exiting the studio, or moving about within the studio
- Staggered or longer check-in and check-out times and/or outdoor check-in
- Regular temperature screening of students and staff
- Decreasing group sizes & student/ staff ratios
- Increased frequency of hand-washing, especially around bathroom breaks
- Hand sanitizer available at all entry and exit points and throughout the studio
- Creative programming aimed at reducing the amount of physical contact and shared items
- Increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of all of our facilities
- Limiting outside visitors
- Safe transition procedures within the studio space
We appreciate your support of GlassRoots and ask for your understanding and patience as we navigate through this together.
Should you have any questions, please contact Lisa Duggan, Program Director at lduggan@glassroots.org.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
** EXCITING SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS!! **
Campers will work in one or two of our three studios, creating various glass-art projects utilizing the techniques and tools essential to each shop in flamework, kilnforming, mosaics and glassblowing.
No prior experience is necessary for any camp. Full and half day options available; lunch not included.
AGE 10-18 years old, all camps, except glassblowing.
Campers must be 12 years old to register for glassblowing camp.
LOCATION 10 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102
We are located between Halsey and Washington Streets, one block south of the
Newark Museum and 5 blocks from NJ Transit’s Broad Street station
TO REGISTER Register at glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp, or call 973-353-9555.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Art of Glassblowing
Offering four, one-week sessions.
- Ages: 12 to 18 years old
- Monday to Friday
- 9am to 2pm
- $325
The art of glassblowing originated in the Middle East about 2,000 years ago. In many ways, the tools and techniques used today are the same ones used thousands of years ago. In this introductory class, you’ll learn basic traditional postures, techniques, and forms of blown glass as you work collaboratively with your peers.
Campers will create 8-10 pieces per week including paperweights, small bowls and glasses.
All campers are welcome to sign up for more than session.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Glass Camp
In each of these one-week, themed sessions, campers will create projects in our Flame and Flat Studios.
Offering four, one-week sessions.
- Ages: 10 to 18 years old
- Monday to Thursday
- full day: 9am to 4pm / $400
- half day: morning 9-12 or afternoon 1-4pm / $250
July 13-17
Jewelry! Jewelry! Jewelry!
Three days of jewelry making using various glass techniques to create beads, pendants, bracelets and necklaces. Potential projects; beaded bracelets, necklaces, pendants, fused glass pins and pendants.
July 20-24
Cosmic Creations
Come make creations out of this world! Blast off into the glass world of flameworking and mosaics. Potential projects; planet marbles, space mosaic, mixed media bottle rocket, solar system mobile & constellation.
July 27-31
Color Me Crazy
So much fun, it’s insane! Potential projects; enamel spin-art painting, self-portrait in mosaic, suncatcher, bottle pendant, frit beads and pendants.
