Monday, June 8, 2009

Glass Camp for Kids Opens

Glass Camp program at the New Orleans School of Glassworks is starting next week. This is for 10-17 year olds, and is a lot of fun.

"We will be making lots of beads and animals and other small glass items all summer long. Along with the print and metal department, we are hoping for a fun and creative summer." says Andrew Pollack, coordinator for the flame worked glass department.

It is important for kids to have everything they need so if you can donate supplies or make a donation it would be greatly appreciated. Send your check to: New Orleans Glass School 727 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130

The New Orleans School of GlassWorks & Printmaking Studio has been featured in NBC's Today Show - Travel Segment w/ Peter Greenberg, Lynette Jennings Design, CNN, Boston Globe, New York Times - Travel Section, Southern Living, Southern Accents, Watch it Made in the USA, Romantic Days & Nights New


They curently have good enrollment and enough glass for the first few weeks of camp, but more sign ups are needed.

They especially need: more glass, whether scrap or full rods, especially 96 and 104 compatible glass. "We use this kind of lampworking glass," confides Pollack, " predominately during the summer to introduce the kids to the processes of making glass beads. We can always use old hand tools and eye-glasses and such, as well."

The New Orleans Glass School and Printmaking classes are a non-profit school with 501c3 status. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The school has still a few spots for campers. The furnaces are up for campers the first two weeks, till June 15, then just glass torch working and lathe, enameling, printmaking, books, metal, and a number of other departments throughout the summer.

Inquires about our Young Adult Camp can be sent to neworleansglassworks@gmail.com or call our office at (504) 529-7279, M-F between the hours of 10am and 5pm. Or call Andrew Pollack at 504-723-8235.

The New Orleans School of GlassWorks & Printmaking Studio has been featured in NBC's Today Show - Travel Segment w/ Peter Greenberg, Lynette Jennings Design, CNN, Boston Globe, New York Times - Travel Section, Southern Living, Southern Accents, Watch it Made in the USA, Romantic Days & Nights New Orleans, Rodors, Frommers and Lonely Planet.

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