WheatonArts

I absolutely love this place! It’s a nice quiet peaceful place where you can take your family and have a nice peaceful time and i like the fantasy faires held here and all of the seasonal events as well! They have everything from the cool old school candy stores to the little pond and a small play park as well as the popular glass art museum and the building where they actually make the glass… Very nice place 5 STARS from me!!!

Finally visited again decades after my last visit here, back when it was called Wheaton Village.
It was time for the holiday sale, so there were great deals on pottery and glass. I wished I didn’t live so far away – I was afraid that the fragile items wouldn’t survive the trip home. The holiday sale had beautiful items at great prices.
We enjoyed browsing in the shops (we had to stop for some nostalgia candy) and the museum. And watching glass-​makers at work is always fun. (It was straight out of an episode of Portlandia, except their look – jumpsuits, sweatbands – were affectation but actually functional.)
Quaint, wholesome fun for the whole family. They also have an old playground that my family thinks is the best around.

This place was great. The best part was watching the artists actually making pieces of art right in front of your eyes. It was amazing watching them turn molten glass into something beautiful.

Very nice artists and staff at this Arts Center. The demonstrations are a plus for visitors, as is being able to ask questions directly to the artists. The museum has a nice collection of glass work from throughout the ages. The gallery and little shops are quaint. The grounds are kept clean. A small fee to get into the center’s grounds. Tip– You may be able to get coupons online. Tip– They offer a free day every month to get in, which is very generous of them. The center has, glass, ceramics and papermaking.

Always a fun place to go. All the stores are free to go into, but you have to pay a small fee to go into the glass museum, the glass blowing shop and the potters studios. They have a scavenger hunt and fun activities for the kids and a park/​playground near the river. They also have a cute café with sandwiches and drinks and very friendly ducks that beg for food.

Most amazing experience! From california and visiting grandma in Mullica Hill, she set up an appt for both my mom and I do make our own paperweights as she had done 30 years ago. What a wild time!!! Joe Mattson was working with each of us and he made you feel at ease. Such an amazing opportunity to get a taste of what glass blowers do. I was on a high after I was done! Cannot wait to see my colors when it is shipped to me. Needs to cool for 24 hours so we oppted to have them shipped home. If I lived near here I would be back in the fall to make my own pumpkin!
We also happened to be there during there summer sidewalk sale! Lots of the artists had booths with their work for sale and the shops had one-​offs and «deffective» items for lower prices. Mom and I even bought vases from Joe as extra keepsakes. The museum was also a great place to wander around. So many great examples of usa glass. All around a great time! Didnt get to wander into the other craftsman areas. There was an area for pottery too. TIP: bring food. There is only a small sandwich shop in the complex, and the resturant at the Inn near by is closed down.

If you ever have the time to sign up for the Make Your Own Paperweight or Bowl, please do so! It’s an incredible experience. the artists are so patient and walk you carefully thru each step as you create your personal masterpiece. I’ve done it 4 times and highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed. although you may become addicted!

Wheaton’s is the best !
There is a huge array of things to learn and things to do for all ages. Activities for all ages almost all year long. The museum is amazing as always.
The shops are full of Art work and it’s always changing. everything is so unique! you will not regret making the trip out to Wheaton’s with the family.

Took the family here for a day trip. Watching the demos were pretty interesting, but a little over the head of our little ones. Consider bringing a picnic lunch; The snack bar was a little expensive, however the sandwiches we got were really tasty. I’m guessing the classes here would be top notch, but I can’t really speak to that.
Meeting the resident artists gave me a better appreciation of the pieces I see in people’s homes and in museums. Overall a great experience!

This review is for the annual WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft on 10/​06/​2012
We think this is one of the better Arts Festivals as far as artist diversity and overall setting. Everyone should experience it at least once (especially great for kids!). They had over 125 Juried Artist’s Booths, Artist Demonstrations, Hands-​On Kid’s Activities, Musical Entertainment and good food. (crab cakes, veggie burgers, Kettle Corn, Angus burgers… the usual suspects but better than other festivals)
The artists showcased clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed medium, wearable arts, wood, etc.
The setting is very nice. You have pop-​up tents/​booths set up in the middle of the woods along a winding/​circular trail. You also have an indoor location.
Wheaton is known for blown glass artists… We enjoyed seeing the Pumpkin Patch (made up of blown glass pumpkins in different shapes, colors and sizes).
Most (all ?) of the vendors accepted credit cards if needed.
Admission was: Saturday: $ 10.00 Adults, $ 9.00 Senior Adults (62+), $ 7.00 Students, Children 5 and under are free /​/​/​Sunday: $ 10.00 Adults, $ 9.00 Senior Adults (62+), All children 17 and under are admitted FREE
They had a wine tasting booth… I would of liked a beer garden
We really liked the festival.

A pretty neat attraction here, where there didn’t seem like a lot else around. You can check out the couple of shops in front for free, some of the stuff can be a little repetitive after you go through each shops, but they have some unique stuff and good stuff on sale.
Brought some food for the ducks — they are definitely not scared of people! They will flock all around you.

Great for a daytrip, especially in the fall. Lots of regularly scheduled events. Cool glass making demonstrations and you can participate for a fee. Museum of glass has some interesting pieces and there’s also an old fashioned country store selling glassware made at the Village as well as other various items.

This area does not have a lot of cultural locations to take out-​of-​towners to. WheatonArts fills that need.
Millville’s history revolves around the glass-​making industry. Wheaton celebrates that. Whether you just enter for free and roam or cough up the admission (free for military and their family members, fwiw), there is a lot to see.
There are three shops that highlight glass. Lots of paperweights and Christmas ornaments. One of our many (don’t get me started) trees is decorated with hand-​blown ornaments, many from these shops.
Wheaton also sports the old Centre Grove school. This one-​room schoolhouse is neat to see. Local classes can hold class here too. There is also a playground with the world’s steepest slide, or so it seems.
Last on the freebie end is the general store. This is a step back in time. Sure, there’s plenty to buy, but it is just neat to take it all in. And finish up with some old-​time candy. This is my local source for horehound candy. And there is plenty of natural things, labeled in arboretum-​style, to behold. And the seemingly out-​of-​place totem pole.
On the fee side of things is the American Museum of Glass. This museum hosts the world’s largest handblown bottle. But there is so much more. A glass casket, chess sets, hookahs, paperweights, and more. Anything one wants to see in glass can be found here.
Then there is the studio. This is the centerpiece of Wheaton. It is a fully working glasshouse. Several fellowships are provided and local artists work here as well. There are demonstrations that take one into the world of working with glass. It is a must-​see! For those who are adventurous, you can pay a fee ($ 75 currently) to make your own paperweight. It is a fun and highly interesting task. If you have the time, I highly recommend it. You will not leave with something ugly.
There are other demonstrations for beads and buttons too. There are diamond grinders that are sometimes in use too. Next door there is a pottery studio. It has always seemed out of place to me, but it is neat nonetheless. Live demos of wheel pottery and explanations of the history the craft are shared.
This is Millville’s cultural hub. Spend some time here; it is worth it.

I took a recent trip to Wheaton Arts and visited the school house Centre Grove School one of the first in the area. I discovered that the train has not been running for over three years. I used to love the train rides around the park. Unfortuneately, it is no longer there. Sorry to misinform anyone.

Wheaton Arts gets a five star rating from me not necessarily because of the actual little village but because of the awesome programs they are running.
When my best friend turned 30 I knew her gift had to be spectacular, and since she has always had an affinity for glass I thought I’d get her some extravagant glass piece. But then it struck me, wouldn’t it be cool if we could take a glass blowing class together, and low and behold Wheaton Arts had one we could take! It’s called the «Make Your Own» workshop. You have a choice to make a paperweight, glass jewelry beads or your own vessel (bowl or vase). I was so psyched that we could take a glass blowing workshop together, and she thought it was the best present anyone could ever give her. *tear*
So I scheduled our class for last weekend, two 1 hour sessions. It’s actually a one on one workshop, since well you know, you’re working with molten glass and it can be dangerous. She made me go first, so she could «watch and learn from my mistakes» (such a nice friend) and took lots of photos. When it was her turn I did the same. It was seriously the coolest (and hottest literally) thing I have ever done in my life to date and I suggest if anyone is interested in this that they try it. It’s a little pricey but then again look at what your doing/​getting. Our vases came out perfect and I can’t wait to pick them up now that they are ready.
Another awesome thing they’re doing now at Wheaton Arts is actual 5 week courses you can take to learn how to make glass beads/​jewelry making, glass blowing I, glass blowing II, and various other classes. This wasn’t an option when I was researching for her gift, but now that they are and we’ve seen how freakin’ awesome it is just for one hour, we’ve decided we’re going to take the next course that comes up. With five 3 hour classes in a row we’ll be able to make several items!
If you are an artist or just have a creative side, and have never worked with glass, I highly recommend Wheaton Arts.

Wheaton Arts (formerly Wheaton Village) is a quaint bit of local heritage with broad appeal. Entrance to Wheaton Arts’s campus is free, but the train, Museum of American Glass, glassblowing and potter’s exhibits require a small free (senior, children and group discounts apply.) I frequent Wheaton’s with the kids just to take walks, play on the vintage play ground equipment, look at the ducks and buy REAL penny candy from the general store. In addition to the general store, there are several shops selling artisinally made products, most especially hand-​blown glass. Wheaton’s also frequently hosts many wonderful special events. Their website outlines this information in detail. I recommend a visit to Wheaton’s to anyone in the area. It’s also a great place to buy gifts for that hard-​to-​buy-​for person in your life who has everything, since most everything they sell is one of a kind.

Definately a place parents should take their kids; it could easily spark an interest in any of the crative arts demonstrated by the artists making pottery, jewelry, glass. Admission is cheap; free for kids. The shops are expensive unless you are really into expensive dust-​collectors. Plan on no more than 1 ½−2 hours here otherwise the kids may get bored after racing through the exhibits and shops.

I had a really great time here on a rainy Friday afternoon.
My sister and I were in Philly for the weekend, saw a brochure for this place and decided to drive down. It’s not too far from Philly (about 45 minutes in no traffic), and it is very easy to get to.
The village itself is 5 or 6 glass and other touristy-​type shops. The glass for sale at these shops ranges from pressed glass practical items to hand-​blown art pieces. The prices range as well.
The shop keepers were all very friendly and explained any thing we had a question about.
The highlight of this trip, though, was not the shopping (although I got some very cool stuff!). It was the exhibits. They had one potter in his workshop. He explained everything he was doing. In the same «crafts» building, they had a glassmaker. She was doing the more crafty glassmaking (glass forming?) — making beads and Christmas ornaments, mostly. But, the way that glass works is so mesmerizing, I think my sister and I spent a half-​an-​hour there just staring and talking with the crafter. She was great.
They also have a building dedicated solely to glass blowing. They have a resident artist or two who simply blow glass all day long. It is also very facinating and entertaining to watch.
Also, you can make your own paper weight, beads or glass jar. There is a cost, but you get hands-​on experience. Very cool.
Overall, I really enjoyed this little village. It is a very cool place.