Intro to Glass Blowing
WheatonArts @ 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, 08332We all have to start somewhere! This course will introduce students to beginning glassblowing techniques and proper studio safety practices. Students will learn to gather glass, learn about the proper usage of glassblowing tools, how to create basic shapes and glass-blown forms, and how to work in a team setting. Class time will be divided between demonstrations and supervised work time. This course is designed for students with no experience or very minimal knowledge of glassblowing skills. No previous classes are required for this course. Class Duration: 6 sessions, 15 hours total Location: Glass Studio Pet Policy: Visitors are NOT permitted to bring pets onto the WheatonArts campus. Only Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome on the grounds. Ages: 16 & above Class Limit: 4 to 8 people eats are limited and booked on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Besides an auto-generated email receipt, you will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Education and Artist Services, Pamela Weichmann. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 856.825.6800 ext. 112 or by emailing pweichmann@wheatonarts.org.
Craft Club- Millville
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts @ 22 N. High Street, Millville, NJ 08332Intro to Glass Blowing
WheatonArts @ 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, 08332We all have to start somewhere! This course will introduce students to beginning glassblowing techniques and proper studio safety practices. Students will learn to gather glass, learn about the proper usage of glassblowing tools, how to create basic shapes and glass-blown forms, and how to work in a team setting. Class time will be divided between demonstrations and supervised work time. This course is designed for students with no experience or very minimal knowledge of glassblowing skills. No previous classes are required for this course. Class Duration: 6 sessions, 15 hours total Location: Glass Studio Pet Policy: Visitors are NOT permitted to bring pets onto the WheatonArts campus. Only Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome on the grounds. Ages: 16 & above Class Limit: 4 to 8 people eats are limited and booked on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Besides an auto-generated email receipt, you will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Education and Artist Services, Pamela Weichmann. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 856.825.6800 ext. 112 or by emailing pweichmann@wheatonarts.org.
SVRA SpeedTour
New Jersey Motorsports Park @ 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332Join us for the entire weekend at the New Jersey SpeedTour! This event is perfect for the whole family! Competitors and vehicles from Formula Race Promotions, FR Americas, F4 U.S., Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, and more will be present at SpeedTour events!
Raise the River Kayak/Canoe Event
Maurice River Bluffs 1200 Silver Run Road, Millville, NJ, United StatesDust off your kayak or canoe and load them up. It's a Paddle-A-Thon! Four paddles over three days (July 26, 27, and 28) on the Maurice River. Each paddle will be led by CU Maurice River Naturalists and Staff ($25 per person). Pick and choose the leg(s) you want to paddle. On Sunday, July 28th finish off the weekend beachside with a Crab Dinner complete with Farm-to-Table side dishes at the Union Lake Sailing and Tennis Club’s boat house. Dinner tickets cost $55 per person. CU Maurice River is a non-profit that works to protect the Wild and Scenic Maurice River Watershed. Your participation will support our stream conservation and river education work.
Antique & Summer Market
WheatonArts @ 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, 08332rain or shine! Get lost in nostalgic bliss! This indoor/outdoor event features a standout collection of Antique Dealers from the Mid-Atlantic area showcasing a wide selection of ceramics, furniture, glass, jewelry, memorabilia, toys, vintage accessories, and more. Enjoy a variety of local artists, traditional craftspeople, food vendors, and farm market proprietors. The Antique & Summer Market is included with General Admission to WheatonArts: $12 adults, $11 seniors, $7 students, and children 5 & under are free. WheatonArts Members are always free! Tickets are available online and at the front gate. Take time to explore the Museum of American Glass, the Down Jersey Folklife Center, Artist Studios (Hot Glass, Pottery, & Flameworking), Museum Stores, and the Nature Trail! See our free family art activities below.
Summer at the Bayshore Center in Bivalve
Bayshore Center at Bivalve 2800 High Street, Port Norris, NJ, United StatesOn the 2nd Friday of every month, delve into the life, history, and culture of Down Jersey at the Bayshore Center. There you can sit in on the speaker series or tour the museum; or simply sit back, relax, take in the vista, and enjoy the live music. Food and beverage available. Bayshore Center at Bivalve Hours of Operation (Museum, Cafe & Pub) - Thursday 4pm - 8pm, Sat 12-5pm & Sunday 12- 5pm (May - October) Sail on the historic oyster schooner and New Jersey’s official tall ship, the AJ Meeerwald. Visiting ports throughout NJ in 2024. Visit Bayshorecenter.org for more information.
Cumberland County Historical Society Speaker Series
Cumberland County Historical Society 981 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, United StatesJanuary 28th at 2pm “Tribal Rights are Important Rights”: The Origins, Travails, and Impact of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribe V. The State of New Jersey Brianna Dagostino, MA Dagostino’s published thesis details the history of her tribe and how modern-day racism over Indian casino gaming has affected not just her tribe but indigenous nations all throughout Turtle Island. Feb 25th at 2pm " Man's Best Freenemy" by Tia Antonelli “Man’s Best Frenemy” will unpack how Cumberland County reacted to rabies and the wild dogs that were accused of spreading the disease. Rabies has been a threat to humans since the dawn of our existence — so why was there such an uptick in fear in the late 19th century? March 24th at 2pm Crap: A History of Cheap Stuff in American Dr. Wendy A. Woloson Woloson tells the history of crap from the late eighteenth century up through today, exploring its many categories: gadgets, knickknacks, novelty goods, mass-produced collectibles, giftware, variety store merchandise. As Woloson shows, not all crap is crappy in the same way—bric-a-brac is crappy in a different way from, say, advertising giveaways, which are differently crappy from commemorative plates. Taking on the full brilliant and depressing array of crappy material goods, the book explores the overlooked corners of the American market and mindset, revealing the complexity of our relationship with commodity culture over time.
Legos, Minecraft & Board Games- Bridgeton Library
Bridgeton Public Library @ 800 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302Intro to Glass Blowing
WheatonArts @ 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, 08332We all have to start somewhere! This course will introduce students to beginning glassblowing techniques and proper studio safety practices. Students will learn to gather glass, learn about the proper usage of glassblowing tools, how to create basic shapes and glass-blown forms, and how to work in a team setting. Class time will be divided between demonstrations and supervised work time. This course is designed for students with no experience or very minimal knowledge of glassblowing skills. No previous classes are required for this course. Class Duration: 6 sessions, 15 hours total Location: Glass Studio Pet Policy: Visitors are NOT permitted to bring pets onto the WheatonArts campus. Only Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA, are welcome on the grounds. Ages: 16 & above Class Limit: 4 to 8 people eats are limited and booked on a first-come, first-reserve basis. Besides an auto-generated email receipt, you will receive a confirmation email from the Director of Education and Artist Services, Pamela Weichmann. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at 856.825.6800 ext. 112 or by emailing pweichmann@wheatonarts.org.