Welcome to the
Art Glass Center
Taking you from observer to artist. The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a nonprofit school, resource center and gallery for kiln formed glass that serves the Washington metropolitan area. The center is directed by artists in residence who are committed to both teaching and Creating
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Meet our resident artists
From educators and scientists, to professional artists- we come from a variety of backgrounds. Collectively we’ve acquired a vast array of kiln forming skills, teach workshops, host Open Studio, keep the studio running, and enjoy creating kiln formed glass reflecting our individual styles.
What's new at the Art Glass Center
Yesterday was the "comb it" session of our Glass Combing Workshop. Great day with our students raking wonderful surface designs in their artworks. Looking forward to seeing the cooled pieces this evening,
Members of the AGC Glass community challenged themselves to make 100 cast Sunflower Hearts to support a joint project of The National Capital Art Glass Guild and the Sunflower Bakery. Here are our hearts.
