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| Join us for our eighth annual holiday open house and craft fair, featuring local glass artists and craftspeople. Meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments in a fun and festive atmosphere. A great place to shop and find wonderful handmade gifts, all while supporting local artists! |
| On display now in the Weisser Gallery, INSIGHT, an exhibit featuring works in glass by 14 nationally and internationally known artist/educators. This show explores the signature style of these accomplished artists, what moves and motivates them, and the translation of their personal imagery and vision into tangible pieces of wall art and sculpture. All the artists featured in the INSIGHT exhibit will be visiting guest instructors at the Weisser Glass Studio in 2018,teaching their craft in hands-on workshops hosted by the Studio. Also on display, the "Student Showcase," presenting pieces by past students of some of the visiting artists and inspired by their participation in the artists' previous workshops held at Weisser Glass Studio. The Gallery will also be hosting a Meet 'n' Greet with one of the participating educators, Warren Norgaard, on Saturday, March 10, 5:00- 6:00 PM. Warren is the owner of Milkweed Arts in Phoenix, Arizona, and will be teaching his Sand Mandalas in Glass class at Weisser Studio March 9-11. He is also the founder of Fused Glass Fanatics, a kiln-glass artists' group on Facebook with over 18,000 active members. Featuring work by: Alice Benvie-Gebhart, Cheryl Chapman, Kelly Crosser- Alge, Mark Hufford, Alicia Lomne, Morgan Madison, Lois Manno, Carol Milne, Kari Minnick, Sharon Moffitt, Warren Norgaard, Nikki O'Neill, Gail Stouffer, Nancy Weisser |
PLUS- JOIN US FOR A MEET 'N' GREET WITH ARTIST / EDUCATOR
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| Join us for our seventh annual holiday open house and craft fair, featuring local glass artists and craftspeople. Meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments in a fun and festive atmosphere, all while supporting local art! |
PREVIOUS GALLERY EVENTS:
August 17, 2016
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SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES TO VISIT WEISSER GLASS STUDIO & GALLERY! |
2015:
In the Weisser Studio... Join us for our fifth annual holiday open house and craft fair, featuring local glass artists and craftspeople. Meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments in a fun and festive atmosphere. A great place to do your holiday shopping for wonderful and unique handmade gifts, all while supporting local artists! |
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In the Weisser Studio... BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND CREATE BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE GLASS ART AT WEISSER GLASS STUDIO'S POPULAR FUSED GLASS MAKE 'N' BAKES! Create beautiful glass ornaments for friends and family, or just treat yourself! It’s a great group activity for family and friends; kids of all ages are welcome (under 12 must be accompanied by parent). Cost- $10.00- 12.00 per ornament (choose from 2"x4" or 4"x4") Please call the store at 301-571-8966 if you'd like to make a reservation |
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Thanksgiving Make 'n' Bake |
Holiday Make 'n' Bake Weekend Session: Sunday, December 6, 2015 2:30- 4:30 PM |
Holiday Make 'n' Bake NEW AFTER-SCHOOL SESSION!: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 3- 5 PM |
2014:
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Messages From the River Opening reception Sunday, November 2, 5:30- 7:30 PM
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014 This is a free event, but RSVP to 301-571-8966 or weisserglass@gmail.com Join us for an evening with Emma Varga, internationally renowned glass artist, as she talks about her artistic process, influences both past and present that have informed her evolving body of work.
Her work has been heavily influenced all along by her environment and experiences, which have, ironically, served as the catalyst for both dramatic change (in tone and feel), and stabilization (in process, style and focus) of her work over the past 20 years. She immigrated to Australia in 1995, prompted by the tremendous political and social upheaval in Yugoslavia. Her move to Australia allowed her work to truly blossom into her signature process and style. Leaving behind the turmoil of her homeland, she was able to start fresh, and chose to focus on the positivity that came into her life. Her work stresses the affirming, brighter side of existence.
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Weisser Gallery welcomes An artist’s talk: |
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Join us for an evening with renowned glass and multi-media artist KeKe Cribbs, as she discusses her life, her influences, and her thirty-five year career of creating. “The talk is basically a chronological walk through my life, starting with family pictures and moving through a professional career that began with a one person show in 1980.” Beginning with her early sandblasted and engraved glass pieces which incorporated carved and painted wood, the art of KeKe Cribbs has been profoundly influenced by the places she has lived. Her love ofthe highly crafted works of antiquity shows in the way she handles her materials; from her blown glass figures with powder pickups, ceramic and glass mosaic figures, to her current body of work featuring reverse-fired enamels on glass that become sculptural mosaic boats. Her slide lecture is a travel log of a life well-lived. The beauty and serenity of the desert lands of the Southwest- which have deep cultural roots for her- have informed her art, alongside the experiences of living in old European villages with winding cobble streets, heavy iron locks and hinges on old wooden doors. There is a sense of mystery and adventure sewn with magic in her work; new lands and old stories. This event is free, but registration is required. You may RSVP to Weisser Gallery at 301-571-8966 or info@weisserglass.com |
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2013:
GIFTS IN GLASS December 1-29, 2013
Featuring works by local artists, a great selection of handmade creations perfect for holiday gift giving.
COMING IN JUNE TO WEISSER GALLERY: TRANSFORM June 19- July 9, 2013 A celebration of form in glass, this group exhibition focuses on the works of the current students and alumni of The Perfect Vessel classes at Weisser Glass Studio. Each artist has created their own translation of the vessel form's perfect elegance, displaying a panorama of personal expression and insight. Each piece is unique, but all share the bond of similar profile. Opening reception Friday, June 21, 2013, 7-9 PM (RSVP to Weisser Gallery at 301-571-8966 )
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Artist talk with Susan Taylor Glasgow Please join us for a special evening as Susan reveals her journey into the world of glass and fashion. As a child growing up Susan experienced conflicting messages of self expression and expectation in the domestic environment. This experience became the focus of her body of work over time, resulting in baking inedible cakes and stitching glass clothing not meant to be worn. Susan has been very busy with two solo shows already this year, and her latest glass fashion ensemble will be featured at a special glass fashion show that is being presented as part of the James Renwick Alliance’s Spring Craft Weekend 2013. |
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2012:
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20/20 VISION November 13- December 30, 2012 Thanks to all those who came out to the opening reception of 20/20 VISION on November 16! We had a huge turnout and everyone had a fabulous time. If you didn't have a chance to come by, the show runs through December 30, 2012. Learn more below about the show...
This October marks the twentieth anniversary of Weisser Glass Studio, and we are commemorating the milestone with an exhibit titled 20/20 Vision. We will be celebrating twenty years of glass with the work of twenty glass artists who are near and dear. Over the years, many artists have come through the studio, sharing their knowledge and learning from one another. Many have developed significant relationships with Weisser Studio, the staff, and owner/artist Nancy Weisser. Featuring many of the area’s top glass artists, this will be a celebration of the history of Weisser Glass Studio as a haven for glass artists, and an opportunity to see some of the remarkable artistic journeys that have been made by those close to us. Opening reception, Friday November 16, 6-8 PM |
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SOME OF OUR PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS...
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Weisser Gallery and Class Acts Arts, Inc. present: In Our Hands May 11 through June 13, 2012 Opening Reception, Friday May 11, 6-8 PM A special exhibition
of artworks made during residencies by inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Clarksburg, MD. under the guidance of PYA professional artists, Carien Quiroga and Peter Krsko. MCCF inmates from the women’s unit and the young men’s unit learned skills in art-making, problem-solving and team building over the course of several weeks between February and April, 2012. Sculpting with plaster and using a variety of drawing techniques, women crafted personal art pieces, each one making a statement about what it means to be accepting of their lives, their future, and all that is “in our hands.” Also featured in the exhibit are stenciled paintings made by young men at MCCF during mural arts workshops with artist Peter Krsko. These paintings are representative of a larger mural created by the young men using some of the same stencils. As with all PYA programs at the county jail and other detention centers, artists teach new skills, raise self-esteem, and encourage participants to reflect on issues of choice, accountability, and constructive means of moving forward in life.
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The gallery at Weisser Glass Studio offers creative inspiration showcasing the diversity and talent of local artists in a nontraditional enviroment. The gallery is part of the art studio of Nancy Weisser, that also houses a teaching studio and supply house. Here you will find the raw materials, the tools, the workshop and the finished artworks sharing one space. To receive notices of openings and shows, join our mailing list.
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ArtQuest ALLUDE February 17 through March 21, 2012
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2010:
Excavate November 21 through December 12, 2010 |
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Excavate showcases the works of our ArtQuest students, and illustrates the creative journey that they took during the class. Over the past eight months, students met at the Weisser Studio and were challenged to dig deep to find their individual artistic expression through coaching, creative journal exercises, group discussions and critiques. This special exhibit not only showcases the finished artworks, but the journals and prototypes that illustrate the student's personal growth and creative journeys. Please join us for an opening reception for the artists on Sunday November 21, 6-8 PM.
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| Synergy June 6-July 3, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three local artists will present an evening of contemporary music and visual art at Weisser Gallery in Kensington on June 6, 2010. The event, hosted by local glass artist Nancy Weisser will be the opening night of “Synergy” an exhibition of sight and sound. Nancy will transform her gallery with glass installations and showcase an avant garde blend of sonic and visual arts. Nancy’s art will be juxtaposed with the live music of MonkeyPaw, featuring local musicians Chuck Underwood and Byron McWilliams. Nancy Weisser has been creating unique and exciting works of art in glass for nearly 30 years. Her Broken Memories installation was recently recognized in a worldwide competition by the Corning Museum of Glass for selection in its New Glass Review Publication. The Broken Memories video marks the first professional collaboration for Nancy and her guitarist husband, Chuck Underwood. Chuck has been one of Washington, DC's most respected musicians for the past 25 years. He and local drummer, Byron McWilliams, have worked together for many years, most recently as MonkeyPaw, a wide-ranging spectrum of sound influenced by a lifetime of diverse musical experiences. Each of the three artists has been personally motivated to create art that is about self-expression rather than dictated by commercial concerns. The result is a breathtaking blend of glass and music that provides an opportunity to appreciate art in its purest form. The June 6 performance and exhibit at Weisser Gallery will highlight the symbiotic connection between sonic and visual arts by showcasing the premier live performance by MonkeyPaw inspired by the glass works of Nancy Weisser. Click here to see Broken Memories with music by MonkeyPaw Opening reception, Sunday June 6, 6-9 at Weisser Gallery Live performance by MonkeyPaw at 7:30
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| Evolve January 23 - February 14, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View the Press Release for this event. |
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