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2009 Events
ORNAMENT CREATION - POSTPONED until December 26 WheatonArt's artists will create the winning designs. First, Second, Third and runners up prizes awarded. Each prize winner will receive their ornament.
The Museum Stores will be open for our annual YEAR END SALE, from December 26, 2009 through January 3, 2010, from 10am to 5pm (closed January 1).
Once again, any Member’s 10% discount will be increased to 20% (excluding consignment and food items) during the Holiday Sale.
Selected Stores Merchandise will be offered at 30% to 70% OFF*
* No gift wrapping or boxes with ribbon for sale items. Only one discount may be applied to each purchase.
HANUKAH UNDER GLASS: A Family Celebration
December 13, 2009
Mark your date and come join us to learn and experience the Hanukah traditions!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
2:00 pm, The story of Hanukah: Legends, Traditions, Community connections.
2:30 pm, Dedication and lighting of Wheaton Hanukiyah (Menorah) made by Wheaton glas artists
2:45 pm, The songs of Hanukah performed by the Beth Hillel-Beth Abraham Youth Choir
3:00 pm, The tastes of the traditional Hanukah food
Hanukah Under Glass is a partnership program between the Jewish Federation of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties and Wheaton Arts.
The purpose is to share the story of
Hanukah with community members and to dedicate the Hanukiyah [Hanukah
Menorah] specially created for the occasion by the WheatonArts Glass
Studio artists. The program will begin with the explaination of the
Hanukah story and its contemporary practice, customs and relevance,
followed by the dedication and ceremonial lighting of the Hanukiyah.
Cantor
Marlena Taenzer of Temple Beth Hillel Beth Abraham in Carmel, NJ, will
lead the congregation's youth choir in a performance of traditional
Hanukah songs, after which all present will be invited to join in a
Hanukah sing-along and partake of Hanukah treats.
WORLD'S LARGEST ORNAMENT November 27, 28 & 29 - Artist Deborah Czeresko and her team will attempt once again to create the “world’s largest glass ornament” in the Glass Studio. Deborah Czeresko is pictured below on the right during last year's festivities.
MORE HOLIDAY GLASS TRADITIONS - December 5 & 6 - Deborah Czeresko and her team will continue to make holiday related glass pieces!
ORNAMENT DESIGN COMPETITION November 27 - December 16 -For the whole family! Design an ornament in the studio or at home. All of the designs will be on display in the Glass Studio.
Download a pdf of the Information Sheet.
Download a pdf of the entry form.
"THE HANDCRAFTED GIFT" Exhibit & Sale - October 17 through December 24, 2009
The Gallery of Fine Craft presents unique handcrafted items in a variety of mediums for your Christmas, Hanakah and other gift giving needs. “The Handcrafted Gift” will include handcrafted ornaments, made with a variety of materials and techniques. The Gallery will also feature metal wall sculptures, leather, stained glass, jewelry, pottery and contemporary glass.
"A HANDMADE CHRISTMAS" Special Exhibition Gallery in the Museum of American Glass - November 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010 - The exhibit features twelve individual trees illustrating handmade ornaments which include cookies and marzipan, paper chains, scrap paper, cornucopias, straw, cotton, quilted, yarn, crochet, birdseed and glass.
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The MUSEUM STORES offer an assortment of handcrafted gifts, personal service, a knowledgeable staff, free packaging, and member discounts. Gift cards and certificates are also available.Visit Online>>
FREE Shipping on WheatonArts Online Orders totaling $100.00 or more on Museum Store's merchandise until December 13, 2009. Please note the free shipping will not be reflected on the online order. WheatonArts will manually remove the shipping charge from your order.
The museum stores will be open seven days a week from November 27 through December 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
