In 2002, glass artist James Minson established a teaching studio at the Misioneros del Camino, a Guatemalan orphanage. The school is well-attended and many of its students continue to make commercially viable glass art and craft objects after they complete the program. Since Minson was also pursuing a psychology degree in the early years of the school, he invited his students to take part in a study that ultimately showed the highly beneficial results of art-making in other aspects of the students' lives. This concise gathering of video excerpts follows the school's activities and shows several participants learning to manipulate their materials. Minson narrates, recounting the school's inspiring story. (7 minutes)

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Growth with Glass (01:39)
Judith Rubin discusses her path to art therapy. She discusses the Guatemalan glass art studio that we will see in this film.

Guatemalan Glass Art Studio (02:26)
James Minson discusses visiting the Misioneros del Camino and creating a glass art studio. See children fire glass for the first time.

Psychology of Glass (03:00)
See students make glass items to sell at home and abroad. James Minson discusses his involvement in the studio and a research study; he shares the study results.

Credits: The Arts as Therapy with Children: Glass Art as Therapy (00:12)