WheatonArts, home to the Museum of American Glass in Millville, will resume its six-day operating schedule on April 1; open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Dec. 31.
Wheaton Arts houses the most comprehensive collection of American glass in the country, the Creative Glass Center of America, a fellowship program for international artists working in glass, and the Down Jersey Folklife Center, which showcases the various ethnic and occupational groups that define the region through changing exhibits and displays.
The visitor experience also includes artist demonstrations in glass, ceramics, flameworking and woodcarving. The award-winning museum stores feature one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts in all media.
The “Make Your Own” programs (fee based and appointments required) provide visitors an opportunity to create a paperweight, blow a bowl or vase form and make beads.
Through Jan. 3, 2010, “Treasures From The Collection: Museum of American Glass.” The examples range from a glass jar attributed to the first successful glass factory in America to pieces of contemporary studio glass.
March 28 – April 19, “Contemporary Flamework” in The Gallery of Fine Craft. Featured artist is Shane Fero.
April 25 – May 31, “Paul Stankard and Stankard Studio” in The Gallery of Fine Craft. Stankard unveils his most recent work in addition to early work from the 1970s and 1980s. May 9 demonstration at 1:30 p.m. in the Glass Studio. Reception in The Gallery of Fine Craft from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light refreshments served.
May 8 – Oct. 4, “Weaving Cultural Heritage: Romanian Rugs From Oltenia, Maramures and Moldova Regions” in the Down Jersey Folklife Center.
April 3, Book Signing in the Down Jersey Folklife Center at 5:30 p.m. “Insider’s Guide To Quilting Careers” by Merry May and Linda J. Hahn.
Local blues and ragtime guitar wizard, Steve Byrne will perform during the signing and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
April 11, Design A Glass Rabbit Demonstration, 2 p.m.
April 11, “Peep” Dipping in Chocolate in the General Store, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 11, Have Your Picture Taken With The Spring Bunny, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 25, Crescent Moon Trunk Show in Brownstone Emporium. Spring line by artist and designer Gretchen Hulse from Moorestown, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 2, Eco-Fair: Green Living For Your Home and Garden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Receive a composter for only $35, limited quantities. One per family. Meet Jane Kirkland, author of the “Take A Walk® Books.” Educators, related businesses, and organizations will provide information, resources, products, and solutions for people to live healthier, eco-friendly lives.
The day features kids’ crafts, entertainment, food, and refreshments. Presented in partnership with the Cumberland County Improvement Authority.
WheatonArts Admission: Adults $10, $9 senior adults and $7 students. Children under five are free. Special Offers: $20 Family Rate every Sunday in April (up to two adults and all children under 17 years old).
WheatonArts is offering a 10 percent discount on all new and renewed memberships in April. Call the Development Office at extension 110 to learn about the benefits of membership.
Contact WheatonArts at 856-825-6800 or 800-998-4552, or log on to wheatonarts.org.
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