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National Capital Art Glass Guild – Our International Year of Glass

Group show; Vulcan Gallery, W-16 1st floor
On View: May 28 – July 24, 2022
Reception Date: June 11, 4 – 6 PM

National Capital Art Glass Guild

The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) invites you to help celebrate the International Year of Glass. Declared by the United Nations, 2022 will see celebrations of glass across the world and celebrate the essential role glass has in society.

Open to all NCAGG members, this juried show features outstanding works by 27 glassmakers in multiple styles.  Tony Glander, Eileen Martin and Nancy Weisser, who are themselves glassmakers, as well as teachers and respected scholars of glass work, were the jurors for the show.  NCAGG hopes you enjoy these works of art glass and functional glass, whimsey and exploration, creativity and vision

Scheduled Artist talks during NCAGG

June 11, 2022 1 PM - 2 PM - Sarah Pick - “Fused Glass Exploration” - informal talk on one of the most approachable types of glass work – fused glass.  Using glass pieces that are then fused in a kiln, artists create wonderful works of décor and/or useability.

June 12, 2022 2 PM - 2:45 PM  - Andrew Lang - “Blowing Dichro” - formal talk (podium, no PowerPoint) This leading expert in blowing dichroic glass will explain the process from start to finish with touchable examples of in process work. Come learn about this fascinating topic from this expert, who has several pieces in museums around the country.

June 18, 2022 11 AM - 12 PM - Michele Rubin - “Introduction to Kiln Formed Glass Techniques” Learn about the exciting world of kilnformed glass in this presentation using slides, samples, and demonstrations.

June 25, 2022 11 AM – 2 PM - Tamah Gaber - Walk the show with the President of the National Capital Glass Guild as she explains various glass techniques and how they are used by the show artists.  

For purchase inquiries, please contact Workhouse Exhibits Coordinator – Audrey Miller audreymiller@workhousearts.org