Saturday, June 11, 2022
2 p.m. in the WheatonArts Glass Studio

Please join us in celebrating the creative success of the “South Jersey Story: Quilts & Glass” project. As part of their Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship, artists Merry May and Nancy Ely created a story quilt visualizing the glassmaking tradition in South Jersey. The program includes:

• Introduction by Merry May and Nancy Ely
• Traditional glassmaking demonstrations by glass artist Katey Murphy
• Light refreshments provided by the artists

Enjoy a day exploring & experiencing the WheatonArts campus before this special event! This timed event is free & open to the public, however, an admission ticket is needed to access the Museum of American Glass, Folklife Center, Pottery, and Flamework Studios.

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For this project, Merry May and Nancy Ely were awarded a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts under the “Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeships” category. This grant type encourages communities to continue passing on their valued traditions in traditional settings, by providing stipends so that master folk artists can help apprentices develop greater skills.

FANTASY FAIRE
Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19, 2022
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us for FANTASY FAIRE, a family-friendly festival of medieval folklore & fun! Fantasy Faire features talented performers as they bring to life the “Kingdom of Wheaton” by enacting a series of interconnected shows that tell the story of the day. Interact with strolling costumed characters, portraying historical and mythical figures, throughout WheatonArts’ campus both days. Everyone is welcome to come dressed in their favorite fantasy garbs to enjoy a variety of live performances, including storytellers, dancing, and drumming, as well as sword demonstrations, retail vendors, pirate games, scavenger hunts, and archery games.

Presented in partnership with Mystic Realms, Ltd, this event is included with general admission to WheatonArts.