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Unleash your creativity and learn the art of glass blowing with a variety of classes offered in NYC. Discover mesmerizing techniques, create beautiful glass pieces, and gain a new skill that will leave you feeling accomplished and inspired.
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Intro to Glassblowing with Charlie Golonkiewicz
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the introductory skills of glassblowing in this dynamic one-day workshop at UrbanGlass. Discover how to manipulate molten glass and create colorful glassware, such as paperweights and cups. No previous experience is required, open to ages 14 and up.
$375
Trash sMash-Up
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Jump into this fun packed weekend of making and recycling with your loved one. This class is designed for all ages. Everyone is encouraged to bring in glass trash to be transformed into anything from unique pieces of jewelry, wind chime, drinking glass, cheese tray or container for your plants and herbs. During this workshop, students will learn how to enamel, drill holes, cut and melt glass. Use your imagination and repurpose waste to...
Production Cold Working
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
An overview of production coldworking techniques. This class will give students the foundations to tackle multiples in the cold shop with an eye towards efficiency. We will cover the gamut in the cold shop from torch pop to final polish and drilling holes. All experience levels are welcome. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, there are no makeups allowed. Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me...
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The Nature of Glass
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Experience glass in its purest, viscous form with this introduction to the basics of glassblowing. Students will learn hand and body skills to move fluidly with the material, gather molten glass out of the furnace and shape it using heat, gravity and glassblowing tools. This workshop will focus on paying close attention to the movement of hot glass to be able to understand the nuances of the material. We will work on setting up the right environment...
$295
Glass and Fiber: Webs, Nests, Interconnections
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
In this 2-session intensive, learn how textile techniques (chain stitch embroidery; single stitch and chain stitch crochet) can compliment glass beads structurally and aesthetically. Play with color, form and texture through these seemingly disparate yet well paired media. Learn how to combine these materials seamlessly, adding to your existing jewelry, sculpture or design projects and vocabulary. No prior experience with glass or textiles...
Glass Monster: All Ages Flameworking
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn how to create the monsters in the night in this one day Halloween themed glass experience. We will learn spooky flameworking techniques, like how to fuse the glass together to make arms and legs, pull the glass to make tentacles, sculpt the glass to make eyes, lumps and bumps. Come join in this experience and make your imaginary monsters come to life!
$275
Neon Display: Techniques and Handling
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This course will describe and demonstrate various techniques employed to display and mount neon signage and artwork. Students will learn how to evaluate a neon structure (neon tube) in terms of how it may inform the display, or mounting method. Different materials utilized to support the neon glass, as well as a demonstration of the tools involved, will be discussed. Owing to the somewhat fragile nature of the glass tube, information...
Heart Beam: A Neon Heart Bending Workshop
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the basics of bending neon signs while making a luminous heart with assistance from interdisciplinary artist and professor, Kacie Lees. In this five-hour immersive workshop, participants will work with a heart-shaped bending pattern and follow along with a step-by-step illustrated guide to turn hollow glass tubes into radiant neon hearts. Beginners welcome! No neon or glass experience necessary. What to expect: Participants can expect...
$290
One Day Boro
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the captivating art of flameworking with borosilicate glass in this immersive workshop. Unleash your creativity as you learn to bring sculptures to life using this versatile material. Perfect for beginners and returning students alike, this experience is bound to leave you inspired.
$265
Painting with Fire: All Ages Intro to Enamels
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This workshop will introduce students to a variety of techniques used to enamel glass. Students of all skill levels will paint imagery onto both flat and three-dimensional glass forms, using traditional methods in combination with their own creativity. This will include powder painting, reverse painting, and layering imagery. During this workshop, students will also learn the process of cutting and grinding sheet glass, and will take home...
$200
Picture Play: Introduction to Decals
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
A decal is an image prepared with special ink and paper to transfer the picture to glass. In this one day class, students will explore applying decals to glass surfaces. Playing with existing imagery, students will decorate, collage, and create visual stories. Class will conclude with a brief discussion on loading kilns and firing schedules.
$220
Glue
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
In this one day workshop, we will cover all different types of glues for glass. This includes UV glues, epoxies, silicones, and a variety of other techniques for glue assembly and construction. There will be demos as well as hands on time to students to try out different glues in class. This class is aimed at broadening your knowledge of cold construction techniques with glass and other materials and we can also help with problem solving specific...
$210
One Day Boro Rings
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the basics of flameworking to make simple to more complex borosilicate rings. Students are encouraged to explore the fluidity of glass in the form of wearable organic shapes, irregular forms and experimental designs. Bring your sketchbook! What to Expect: Through this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of flameworking including torch control and basic tool survey. There will be three short demonstrations during the class...
$210
Intro to Coldworking
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the art of coldworking and unlock the possibilities of finishing, altering, and resurfacing forms in this hands-on workshop at UrbanGlass. Learn to safely and effectively use various cold shop equipment, including saws, wheels, sanders, and more. Please bring your own piece to work on and uncover innovative solutions to enhance its beauty.
$200
Flameworking: Halloween Treats and Tricks!
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the art of creating unique and spooky glass beads in this hands-on flameworking course. From witch's hats to friendly glass monsters, explore molten glass and shape it into fun Halloween decorations. No experience required, open to ages 12 and up.
$195
Make an Engraving
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
In this introductory lesson, you will choose from a variety of engraving wheels to produce a simple design on clear glass. You will learn to engrave marks to create imagery and/or patterns with which to decorate a glass panel or object. Small scale clear glass objects and panels will be provided for the class; however, you are welcome to bring in your own clear glass object to work on. What to Expect: A brief presentation on engraved glass will...
$145
Flowers
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for a fun and floral introduction to the UrbanGlass hot shop! This fast-paced class will give you a thorough understanding of the glass studio, while working toward making your very own small, colorful, solid flower. What to Expect: Students will work together and learn to manipulate molten glass (2000 degrees). Safety, color application, and tools will all be covered in a fun and exciting environment. The hot shop is a loud studio,...
$145
Make A Blown Ornament! (30 min slots)
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Create beautiful and unique blown glass ornaments to add a festive touch to your holiday decor. Work one-on-one with a teaching artist in a fun and exciting environment, learning the techniques of glassblowing and choosing from a variety of vibrant colors. Ages 12+ are welcome to join this in-person class at UrbanGlass.
$75
Mirror Party
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the art of glass mirroring at UrbanGlass with James Akers and Kacie Lees. Join this hands-on workshop to discover how to coat flat and blown glass forms with a mirroring chemical solution. No experience is necessary, all are welcome!
$75
Yoga for Glassblowers
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
As a glassblower, you depend on your body to make your art, and you ask it to perform daily for you. Repetitive movement and extreme asymmetrical usage of your back, arms, hips, and legs are a regular part of your craft, but over time it puts stress on your joints, causes chronic pain, and can shorten your artistic life. They key to a healthy, sustainable life as visual artist is to learn how to stretch, counter pose, and balance the strength in...
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