Wheaton Arts
Category
Art & Culture
(Members only. Registration closes once capacity is reached.)
Trip Overview
Wheaton Arts is an internationally acclaimed arts community and cultural center. Their Museum of American Glass is known for having the world's largest hand-blown glass bottle! they have a plethora of artists who offer demonstrations in glass, pottery, flameworking, and more. You can find exhibits, special events, performances, and workshops throughout the year. They also have a wonderful gift shop, nature trail, and picnic area.
About the Day at Wheaton
The day at Wheaton includes:
⦿ Admission to Wheaton Arts campus
⦿ Demonstration in the Glass Studio
⦿ Demonstration in the Pottery/Flamework Studio
⦿ Private Guided Tour of the Museum of American Glass
⦿ Private Watercolor Resist Class
*Please note this trip is for 3rd - 12th graders
This trip including demonstrations, tours, and class is from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Feel free to pack a bag lunch or snack. Be sure to have a nice meal prior as the tour runs through lunchtime.
Additonal Information
- There is a 10 student minimum for this trip
- The first adult to register along with their children will get their ticket free (fee will be reimbursed)
- There is a General Store on campus with specialty foods, hard-to-find nostalgic candies, puzzles, books, novelty toys, innovative kitchenware and more.
- There is also a specialty shop for contemporary sculptures, paperweights, and home decor.
- Wheaton has a Nature Trail that runs through the 45-acre campus if you want to come early or stay later. There is a one-mile looping trail with information about the region and wildlife to learn along the way. If you want to partake in a scavenger hunt, download this page beforehand.
Education Connection
This field trip supports learning in:
- Science: science of molten glass
Art: Appreciation for glassmaking and artwork by local artists
History: history of glass making
Creativity: hands-on experience with a watercolor class
