The Glass Center
Bring out the creative side of you by learning a new craft.
Bring out the creative side of you by learning a new craft.
TGC is always looking for folks to help us bring the arts to the wider Panama City Beach community. If you enjoy working with kids, we have a job for you. Do you like clerical work, yard work? Come lend a hand. If you looking to be part of a boisterous group, or work in a quiet place, we have a spot for you in our TGC family.
Click HERE to volunteer.
Clerical help
Events
Facilities
And more!
If you would like to volunteer please contact to our volunteer coordinator, Diana Spoolstra at info@the-glass-center.com, to find out what work is available.
TGC’s apprenticeship program allows people interested in glass blowing to get the chance to learn the art on the job while working with experienced glass blowers. As an apprentice you would join our team and help us create the 900+ blown glass pumpkins for our annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, held each year in October.
The apprenticeship program is open to anyone who has already volunteered at TGC for at least 4 hours (see above).
Once accepted into the program apprentices must attend a mandatory two hour apprentice training to familiarize themselves with the glass blowing studio, understand the dangers and safety involved, and to learn rudimentary glass blowing skills. Apprentice trainings are held four times a year.
The next training will be in March, 2020.
After attending training, apprentices are expected to sign up for 24 hours of glass blowing volunteer work in a six month period. In addition to learning as you assist, hours spent helping with glass production count towards earning a free glass class (valued at $60 per hour). Currently all of our glass blowing is done up in Floridapolis and apprentices commit to a full day to glass blowing. We blow glass 2-3 times a month all year long.
The apprenticeship program requires a commitment of time and energy. If you do not feel you want to commit please take a look at our weekend classes for other blowing opportunities.
Not all applicants will be accepted into the apprenticeship program. Admittance depends on available space, physical ability, and ability to commit the time.
If you would like to apply to this program pleases fill out an Apprenticeship Program application and contact us to arrange volunteer hours.
Offices: 12226 Panama City Beach Pkwy Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Phone: 850-404-7032
Email: support@the-glass-center.com