Daily Archives: May 12, 2025

Basics of Stained Glass Class

Take a 6-hour beginner class for stained glass with Jill Huentelman at Huentelglas’ studio (located at Newtown Square, PA) to create a stained-glass panel.  Learn how to cut and grind glass, copper foil glass, solder and finish the piece for hanging.   This class is great for getting an overview of stained glass, and to help determine whether this is a hobby you would be interested in pursuing.

Next class: July 26.

This class will cover:

  • Overview of stained glass
  • Pattern making
  • Scoring glass
  • Grinding glass
  • Copper foiling
  • Basics of soldering
  • Finishing a stained glass piece for hanging

All classes will be held at:

Huentelglas
3603 Winding Way
Newtown Square, PA  19073

A maximum of 4 people per session can be booked (bring a friend!).

Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival to Debut This May

Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival will make its debut this May 23 to June 1, 2025, with 10 days, 24+ shows, dozens of artists and two states. This brand-new major arts festival will debut in the birthplace of American circus, Philadelphia! The festival will take over venues throughout Old City and both the Pennsylvania and the New Jersey sides of the Delaware Waterfront.
The line-up will include performances and workshops by emerging and established artists and companies around the country and beyond – including acts from the United States, Canada and France.
Over 10 days, audiences can enjoy new productions that showcase creative movement, athletic skill, and engaging storytelling through circus arts, celebrating and expanding the extraordinary circus community. Events will include no charge public performances, workshops for families and circus/dance/theater artists, and paid performances.

The lineup includes more than two dozen shows, workshops and events at venues around Philadelphia and South Jersey. Venues will include:

  • PHILADELPHIA: Christ Church Neighborhood House, FringeArts, Cherry Street Pier
  • NEW JERSEY:  Trenton Circus Squad Tent in Cooper Poynt’s Park.

Tickets are on sale now at FringeArts.com and by calling the FringeArts Box Office at 215-413-1318.