Press Releases 2006
Make Your Own Beads
TEL: (856) 825-6800, Ext. 108
FAX: (856) 825-2410
E-MAIL: jpeterson@wheatonarts.org
Under the direction of one
of WheatonArts’ staff artists, participants learn how to manipulate slender glass rods over a
torch to create various bead shapes. The cost is $55.00 plus $6.00 for shipping
and handling.
This program joins the
current Make Your Own Paperweight and Blow A Bowl or Vase Form experiences. The Make Your
Own Paperweight Program fee is $65.00 plus $7.00 for shipping and handling. To
blow a bowl or vase form the fee is $125.00 plus $10.00 shipping and handling.
To schedule an appointment
for any “Make Your Own” experience, call 800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800, extension
139. Gift certificates are available for these programs through the Arthur
Gorham Paperweight Shop. For more information, call 800-998-4552 or
856-825-6800, extension 152, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The minimum age to
participate in each program is 18 years old. Participants receive a
complimentary pass for the day. Anyone wishing to accompany the participant in
the Flameworking or Glass Studio to watch the experience must purchase a
general admission ticket.
WheatonArts is open
Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April through December. Open Labor
Day. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. General
admission: Adults $10.00, Senior Citizens $9.00 and Students $7.00. Children five
and under are free. Shopping and strolling is free except during outdoor
events. Free parking.
For more information about
WheatonArts, call 800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800, or visit
www.wheatonarts.org. E-mail: mail@wheatonarts.org.
WheatonArts strives to
make exhibits, events and programs accessible to all visitors. Call two weeks in advance.
Funding has been made
possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of
State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by funds
from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
WheatonArts received a general operating support grant from the New Jersey
Historical Commission, a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of
State. Additional funds provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust.
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