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Washington Glass School at Aqua Art Miami — Featuring New Works by Erwin Timmers

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We are excited to announce that Washington Glass School Co-Director and Co-Founder Erwin Timmers will be exhibiting at Aqua Art Miami, one of the most anticipated fairs of Miami Art Week. His latest sculptures—crafted from recycled glass and steel—will be on view with Alida Anderson Art Projects in Space 109, alongside works by noted artists F. Lennox Campello and Steve Wanna.

Aqua Art Miami has built its reputation as the premier destination for discovering young, emerging, and mid-career artists. The fair remains beloved for its intimate scale and relaxed yet energetic atmosphere. Set inside the classic South Beach Aqua Hotel, each gallery presents its artists in individual exhibition rooms that open onto the hotel’s lush courtyard, creating a uniquely immersive art experience.

VIP Preview: Wednesday, December 3 | 3:00–10:00 pm

Public Hours:
Thursday, December 4 | 12pm – 9pm
Friday, December 5 | 11am – 9pm
Saturday, December 6 | 11am – 9pm
Sunday, December 7 | 11am – 6pm

Location: Aqua Hotel, 1530 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Aqua is centrally located on Collins Avenue—just a short walk south of Art Basel Miami Beach’s main fair and directly across from the Loews Hotel.

We’re proud to see Erwin’s environmentally conscious, beautifully engineered sculpture series represented at Aqua this year. His work continues to push conversations about sustainability and material innovation in contemporary art.

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Winter Open Studios at Artists-by-the-Tracks

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Mark your calendars—Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 12–5 PM—when Mount Rainier’s creative community throws open its doors for the annual Winter Open Studios. The best place to begin your visit is right here at the Washington Glass School, located at 3700 Otis Street, Mt. Rainier, MD.

This year, WGS is proud to feature a special exhibition highlighting the artwork created by Military Veterans participating in the Hot Shop Heroes program. Since the fall, the Washington Glass School has hosted the second session of this powerful collaboration with the Museum of Glass (MOG) in Tacoma, WA. Over the course of the 10-week workshop, Veterans have stepped into the glass studio and into a unique journey of creative arts therapy.

Hot Shop Heroes brings Veterans together through shared making—offering a space to experiment, reconnect, and explore the expressive, transformative qualities of molten glass. In their hands, glass becomes a powerful metaphor: fragile yet resilient, vulnerable yet capable of astonishing reinvention. The resulting artworks reflect not only creative growth, but the profound healing potential of the arts. We are honored to share these works with the public for the first time during Open Studios.

While you’re here, take time to explore the full energy of the Artists-by-the-Tracks compound. Our neighboring studios—including Otis Street Arts Project, Ampersand Art Space, Janis Goodman, Sharon Robinson Studio, and many more—will also be open and welcoming visitors throughout the afternoon. It’s an opportunity to step inside working studios, meet the artists, and discover remarkable handcrafted works just in time for the holiday season.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Washington Glass School and to this vibrant celebration of local creativity and community.

Artists-by-the-Tracks

3700 Otis Street, Mt Rainier, MD, 20712

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Support the Black Artist Community in Washington DC

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Black Artists of DC 5th annual Fine Art Postcard Sale is back! Black artists and curators from across the DMV have created original artwork the size of a 5” x 7” postcards for sale to the public. The works will be sold in the Great Hall during the last day of the exhibition DIY in the District. This year’s theme of the BADC Fine Art Postcard Fundraiser is UNITY. Artists were asked to create pieces inspired by the legacy of Black people to pulling together during challenging social climates. All postcards will be sold for 40.00 each, cash/card and carry. It is an opportunity to begin an art collection or expand a current collection, for a nominal price. Artists known locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally will have original works available. This is an opportunity to purchase work from noted artists at a fantastic price. The funds support our BADC residency, exhibitions, and the many activities held to support Black artists and Black visual culture in the DMV and beyond.

Exhibition Venue: Martin Luther King Library in the Great Hall (Where there is currently an exhibition about BADC and other DC art organizations!)

901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20002

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Washington Glass School Artists Featured in the 11th Annual Workhouse Glass International

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Patricia de Poel Wilberg, “For Paula Modershon-Becker”, kiln-formed glass

Make plans to visit the 11th Annual Workhouse Glass International at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA — one of the region’s most anticipated showcases of contemporary glass.
Reception: Saturday, December 13, 6–8pm
On View: October 11, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Location: Vulcan Gallery, Building W-16, 1st Floor

We’re excited to share that Washington Glass School resident artists April Shelford and Patricia de Poel Wilberg have been selected for this year’s exhibition!

April Shelford, “Why?”, kiln-formed glass

Juried by glass curator Susie J. Silbert, the exhibition brings together a dynamic mix of functional and sculptural glass, highlighting the ways artists continue to push the limits of the medium. From bold technical approaches to deeply personal narratives, the show offers a wide-ranging look at what glass can be today.

This year’s Glass International features 49 artworks by 32 artists, representing 13 states, the District of Columbia, and Japan, selected from 168 submissions — a testament to the strength and diversity of glassmaking happening around the globe.

If you’re in the area, don’t miss the chance to see this vibrant collection and cheer on April and Patricia’s work.

More info at the Workhouse Arts Center’s site:
(https://www.workhousearts.org/glass-international-2025

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Washington Glass School Artists Join MAP’s UNDER $2500 Holiday Art Sale

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Erwin Timmers, “Fizz”, cast recycled glass
April Shelford, “To Monet” kiln-fused glass

The holidays are officially creeping in, and Maryland Art Place (MAP) is kicking things off with one of our favorite annual events: the UNDER $2500 Benefit Exhibition & Sale. Even better — two of our own, Director Erwin Timmers and Resident Artist April Shelford, will have artwork featured in this year’s show.

If you’ve never been to UNDER $2500, picture this: a buzzing gallery, artworks flying off the walls (literally — it’s first-come, first-served), collectors mixing with artists, and an overall “grab a drink, grab some art, grab a bow” kind of night. It’s festive, fast-paced, and an easy way to support local artists while knocking out some holiday gifting.

Event Schedule

Opening Night Benefit (ticketed)
📅 Friday, November 21
⏰ 6–10 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: $40

Last Chance Sale (free!)
📅 Saturday, November 22
⏰ 12–4 p.m.

Virtual Exhibition & Sale
📅 November 22, 10 a.m. – Black Friday, November 28, Midnight
(Art goes live online right at 10 a.m. — register ahead!)

MAP has revamped the event as UNDER $2500 this year, acknowledging that rising material costs have pushed artwork prices upward across the board. By expanding the pricing range, the show highlights a broader mix of work while still keeping things accessible for new and seasoned collectors.

Erwin Timmers, “Crackle”, cast recycled glass

Expect holiday trees, an open bar, light snacks, and some jolly tunes to keep the energy going. Plus: gift wrapping on site. Yes, they are enabling your “one for me, one for someone else” habit.

April Shelford, “Take This Broken Wing”, kiln-fused glass

We’re proud to see Erwin and April representing Washington Glass School in this year’s exhibition — and can’t wait for everyone to see what they’ve created.

For tickets, virtual sale registration, or sponsorship options, visit MAP’s event page.

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Pocket Vases and Big Smiles: UMD Visits the Studio

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A good day at the Glass School!

Today we hosted a glass-making workshop for a great group of friends from the University of Maryland’s STAMP community — new artists diving in, laughing, experimenting, and making some seriously cool fused-glass pocket vases.

Instructors April Shelford and Patricia de Poel Wilberg guided everyone through the technical steps, with Jennie Lindstrom (artist and beekeeper extraordinaire) keeping the creative energy buzzing!
Workshops like this are some of my favorite moments at Washington Glass School — friends learning something new together, trying tools for the first time, and after firing, getting art they made with their own hands.
If you want to plan your own fun studio event, check out our website — we’d love to have you in the mix.

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Pocket Vases and Big Smiles: UMD Visits the Studio

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A good day at the Glass School!

Today we hosted a glass-making workshop for a great group of friends from the University of Maryland’s STAMP community — new artists diving in, laughing, experimenting, and making some seriously cool fused-glass pocket vases.

Instructors April Shelford and Patricia de Poel Wilberg guided everyone through the technical steps, with Jennie Lindstrom (artist and beekeeper extraordinaire) keeping the creative energy buzzing!

Workshops like this are some of my favorite moments at Washington Glass School — friends learning something new together, trying tools for the first time, and after firing, getting art they made with their own hands.

If you want to plan your own fun studio event, check out our website — we’d love to have you in the mix.

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Washington Glass School Open Studio to Feature Hot Shop Heroes Veterans Exhibit

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Save the Date!

Join us for the Washington Glass School Open Studio —

🗓 Saturday, December 13, 2025

🕛 Noon – 5 PM

Discover stunning new works by our resident artists and instructors, plus explore the neighboring studios of Otis Street Arts Project and Ampersand Studio — all part of Artists by the Tracks in Mount Rainier!

✨ This year features a special exhibition of artworks created by military veterans through our Hot Shop Heroes program.

Come for the art, stay for the community!

📍 3700 Otis Street, Mt Rainier, MD 20712

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Getting Fired Up with AACG: Reflections, Connections, and the Collector’s Edge

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The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG) is a not-for-profit organization and leading resource for glass collectors, art enthusiasts, artists, gallerists, museum personnel, and educators on all things related to glass art. Every First Friday of the month, the AACG hosts virtual programming that is free and open to the public. AACG is committed to community outreach and education and continue to provide a means for educational outreach through the FIRED UP! series. 

Glass artist Clifford Rainey with his sculpture

The next First Friday Fired Up! program is on November 7, at 1 PM ET, when AACG will present the launch of its new virtual programming series, Collector’s Edge. This online event is free and open to the public with a thoughtful panel discussion about “Reflections on Artists, Connections, and Stewardship.” The panel includes gallerist David Austin, collector Tom Kasten, artist Clifford Rainey, collector Larry Sibrack, and artist Toots Zynsky, who will share a favorite or formative experience that shaped their connection to the Studio Glass movement and the relationships that deepened their connection to the art community.

First Friday Fired Up! – Collector’s Edge
Date & Time: Nov 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST

Click here to register for free online event!

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Gettin’ Smashed (in the Kiln): This Pumpkin’s on Fire

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Glass Patch Kids: Pumpkin Edition

Gourd vibes only this Halloween! 🎃 Our fused glass pumpkin is looking smashing—no tricks, just plenty of kiln-fired treats. Happy Halloween from the Washington Glass School—where even our pumpkins are glass acts! 👻🧡🔥

#GlassArt #FusedGlass #Halloween #PumpkinSeason #WashingtonGlassSchool #funclass

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