Art Glass Center

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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.  See each artists gallery

Michele Rubin
Janet Wittenberg
Mary Wactlar
Sherry Selevan
Keary Cannon
Christine Hekimian

What's New at the Art Glass Center

Here are the finished puddles, or most of them. We keep finding a few more here and there. No question, my favorite is the fried egg with green and orange bacon. (Makes you want to look for it, right?) I did a rough count and think there are about 380-390 puddles. They will make a great souvenir for the NCAGG to give to kids attending next year's Big Build at the Building Museum. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today we had the AGC RA/SA Community Puddle-wuddle Potluck. Around 14 of our artists got together to make Glass Puddles for the National Capital Art Glass Guild's yearly participation in the "Big Build" Event at the National Building Museum. We have 6 kilns full of what will become about 350-400 puddles. ... See MoreSee Less
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