If you are a young adult pursuing an education in glass, our Student Membership options are designed to support you.

Student Membership provides full access to the GAS community, including resources and opportunities that will support you as you grow in your glass journey. 

At GAS, we recognize that students come in many forms, and we are committed to keeping our community accessible to everyone.

We offer TWO Student Membership options designed to support you—choose the level that best matches your educational journey:

1. FREE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

For students enrolled in a degree-granting program only. Read the instructions below on how to join, then sign up here.

  • No annual membership fee
  • One-year membership term, offered on a non-renewable basis
  • Proof of enrollment in a degree-granting program is required
  • Students in any field of study and any type of degree program are eligible.

How to Apply:

  1. Complete the online application form Provide your name, email, city/country, institution name, program of study, expected graduation date, and file upload.
  2. Upload proof of enrollment in a degree-granting program  Acceptable documentation includes any one of the following:
    • A current student ID (must indicate term and year of enrollment)
    • A dated letter from a professor on official school letterhead
    • A current Term Transcript or Fee Receipt (showing enrollment and institution logo).
    • An email from an authorized school representative confirming your enrollment (the email must be sent directly to [email protected])
  3. Verification period Please allow 5-7 business days for GAS staff to review and verify your eligibility.
  4. Receive your confirmation email Once approved, you’ll receive an automated “Welcome” email with your Member ID and details on how to access the Member Portal.
  5. Ready to Join? Sign up now
Sign up here

FREE Student Memberships are made possible through the generosity of GAS donors who believe in supporting the next generation of glass artists. Thank you to our donors: 

Fumio Adachi

American Online Giving Foundation, Inc.

Terry Baker

Giles Bettison

Tamara Black 

Michelle Bufano 

Alisa Brown 

Julia Chamberlain

Brandi Clark

Marilue Cook

Luetta Donalds

Roberta Eichenberg

Louise Erskine

Jerry Feinberg

Shane Fero

Chris Fleischner

Susanne Glanzner

Henry Halem 

Hansen Family Charitable Fund

His Glassworks, Inc.   

Richard Harned

Doni Hatz

Anne Kikoshima

David King 

Peggy + Brian Kreger 

Marcy Lamberson

Clara Leon Brown

Tom Mansfield

Mazer Charitable Giving Fund

Yahne McLemore

Leonardo Nagata

Nathan Nardi 

Alison Oehler

Sally Prasch 

Ellen Premack

Renee Radenberg

Che Rhodes

Chris Rifkin

Judith Schaechter

Smith Family Fund 

Laurence Sibrack

Dana Smith

Ruth Summers

Bonnie Swanson

Diane C. Taylor

Belinda Thompson

Mark Truett 

Eric White

 

2. PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

For students participating in non-traditional or alternative learning pathways, including ongoing public-access classes, community programs, workshops, or other forms of continuing glass education.

  • Join with membership dues starting as low as $5. We encourage you to contribute at a level that feels manageable for you, keeping in mind that this membership is valued at $80.
  • No proof of enrollment is required; we simply ask that you participate in good faith.
  • One-year membership term, offered on a non-renewable basis

There’s no need to wait—Sign Up For Your Student Membership Today!

Sign up here