GLASS ART SUMMER CAMP
An Important Message about Safety Protocols for Summer Camp 2021
The health and safety of our students, families, staff, and broader GlassRoots community are our top priority. Our studios have been open for in-person instruction at 25% capacity since July, 2020, following federal, state and local public health guidelines.
Until further notice, we will remain at that capacity for 2021 Summer Camp classes.
Also, until further notice, we will abide by the safety protocols, directed by federal, state and local health department guidelines, including:
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.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
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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.
June 28-July 1
Discovering Nature through Glass
You won’t beLEAF how much fun you’ll have! Potential projects; leaf pendants, flower beads, recycled glass bottle planter, wind chime, mosaic clay flower pot, wire bead bugs, animal or pet portrait.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
July 5-8
Jewelry! Jewelry! Jewelry!
Four fun 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.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
July 12-15
Cosmic Creations
Blast off into the glass world of flameworking and mosaics and make creations that are out of this world! Potential projects; planet marbles, space mosaic, mixed media bottle rocket, solar system mobile & constellation.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
July 19-22
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.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
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The Glass Experience: Single Day Sessions
These one-hour sessions are designed for kids and grown-ups! Try your hand in one, two or all three of our studios. All participants will make at least one project in each studio. Maximum of 2 people per timeslot, $30 per session.
Fridays, June 18, June 25, July 9 & July 16
9-10am: Flat Shop (mosaics, fused glass)
9-10am: Flame Shop (glass bead making)
9-10: Hot Shop (glassblowing)
10:30-11:30am: Flat Shop (mosaics, fused glass)
10:30-11:30: Flame Shop (glass bead making)
10:30-11:30: Hot Shop (glassblowing)
12-1pm: Flat Shop (mosaics, fused glass)
12-1pm: Flame Shop (glass bead making)
12-1pm: Hot Shop (glassblowing)
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
The health and safety of our students, families, staff, and broader GlassRoots community are our top priority. Our studios have been open for in-person instruction at 25% capacity since July, 2020, following federal, state and local public health guidelines.
Until further notice, we will remain at that capacity for 2021 Summer Camp classes.
Also, until further notice, we will abide by the safety protocols, directed by federal, state and local health department guidelines, including:
- 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 Thursday
- 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.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
June 28-July 1
Discovering Nature through Glass
You won’t beLEAF how much fun you’ll have! Potential projects; leaf pendants, flower beads, recycled glass bottle planter, wind chime, mosaic clay flower pot, wire bead bugs, animal or pet portrait.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
July 5-8
Jewelry! Jewelry! Jewelry!
Four fun 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.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
July 12-15
Cosmic Creations
Blast off into the glass world of flameworking and mosaics and make creations that are out of this world! Potential projects; planet marbles, space mosaic, mixed media bottle rocket, solar system mobile & constellation.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
July 19-22
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.
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Glass Experience: Single Day Sessions
These one-hour sessions are designed for kids and grown-ups! Try your hand in one, two or all three of our studios. All participants will make at least one project in each studio. Maximum of 2 people per timeslot, $30 per session.
Fridays, June 18, June 25, July 9 & July 16
9-10am: Flat Shop (mosaics, fused glass)
9-10am: Flame Shop (glass bead making)
9-10: Hot Shop (glassblowing)
10:30-11:30am: Flat Shop (mosaics, fused glass)
10:30-11:30: Flame Shop (glass bead making)
10:30-11:30: Hot Shop (glassblowing)
12-1pm: Flat Shop (mosaics, fused glass)
12-1pm: Flame Shop (glass bead making)
12-1pm: Hot Shop (glassblowing)
glassroots.org/summer-glass-camp