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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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Neon Studio

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Making neon is 50% dreaming and 50% muscle memory. In this intermediate technique-based neon course we will develop independent approaches to the practice and embed personal narratives in the glass. Students will dig into the materiality of neon with special focus on color, form and interactivity to uncover the dynamics of working with light as a tactile medium.  What to Expect: Bombarding and electrode attachment for 5 units of neon are...

(54) All levels 14 and older
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$810

6 sessions

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Introduction to Kiln-Forming

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the captivating world of kiln-forming in this beginner-friendly glass art class! Whether you're a complete newcomer to glasswork or an artist looking to expand your horizons, this hands-on workshop is your gateway to creating stunning fused glass masterpieces. In this immersive class, you'll: Learn the Essentials: Dive into the fundamental techniques of kiln-forming, including glass cutting, layering, and assembling. Experiment with Design:...

(54) Beginner 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$860

6 sessions

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STOP IT! Blown Bottles and Stoppers

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity as you learn the art of bottling and stopper making in this hands-on glassblowing class. From hot shop techniques to cold shop finishing, discover the secrets behind crafting flawless bottles and stoppers. Previous glassblowing experience required.

(54) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$745

29 sessions

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Advanced Beginner Glassblowing

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Take your glassblowing skills to the next level with UrbanGlass' Advanced Beginner class. Gain technical support and guidance to bring your ideas to life through demos and exercises. Previous glassblowing experience is required.

(54) Beginner 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$825

7 sessions

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Boro Basics

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of working with borosilicate glass as you learn how to manipulate and shape it using lampworking techniques. This in-person class at UrbanGlass will introduce you to the tools, equipment, and patterns used in creating stunning solid and hollow forms. No prior experience is necessary.

(54) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$875

7 sessions

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Bend, Slump, Drape

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the endless possibilities of shaping glass with heat and gravity in this hands-on class at UrbanGlass. Learn how to fabricate personalized molds and create fused and non-fused shapes that can be slumped, bent, or draped over. Suitable for beginners and those looking to expand their kiln working skills.

(54) All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$950

6 sessions

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What Lies Beneath

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Ignite your creativity in the hot shop learning Swedish overlay, stuff cups, and color techniques. But wait, there's more fun in store! Head to the cold shop to take the lathe for a spin, trying cameo, graal engraving, and battuto. Throughout the class, hands-on and personalized instruction will boost your skills. Get ready for a journey that's both enjoyable and enriching! What to Expect: During the class, we will learn various techniques for...

(54) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,250

5 sessions

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Intro to Glassblowing: Putting the Fun in Funky

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity and discover the mesmerizing art of glassblowing in this six-week immersive course. From crafting vibrant glassware to mastering essential beginner forms, you'll be guided through the fundamentals of this ancient craft. Join us at UrbanGlass to embark on a journey of self-expression and artistic exploration.

(54) Beginner 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$825

6 sessions

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By The Pattern - Illustrative Neon

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of neon bending and assembly at UrbanGlass. This introductory class will teach you how to create simplified illustrative patterns using neon while exploring the conceptual weight of neon as a material. No experience is necessary - all levels are welcome!

(54) All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,225

5 sessions

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Pattern and Form: The Plate

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of pattern and form with colorful Bullseye glass in this hands-on class, exploring a wide range of plate designs and techniques. Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike, this course will expand your skills and creativity in kiln-formed glass.

(54) Beginner 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,110

6 sessions

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Neon Flash: Pride Weekend

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Get ready to embrace your inner creativity and celebrate pride with a glowing rainbow shape in this electrifying workshop. Learn to splice different colored tubes together and make a multicolored light that you can be proud of. No experience is required!

(54) All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$610

2 sessions

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CAD to Cast: 3D Printing to Kiln Cast Glass

UrbanGlass @ 159 Pioneer St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, we will bring your digital concepts to life in glass by learning the basics of 3D modeling, 3D printing, mold making, and casting. We will focus on 3D modeling using TinkerCAD, a free introductory web app for 3D design. Students will then 3D print their designs using Ultimaker printers. Once students have completed the molds of their 3D prints, we will cast our pieces in glass and coldwork them to create finished works of art....

(54) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

6 sessions

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First Steps in Flameworking

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop will be an introduction to the flameworking studio. We will cover the basics of how to get started melting glass on the torch. Techniques will go from jewelry and bead making to how to construct small and large scale sculpture on the torch. We will use soft glass and borosilicate glass depending on the technique we are learning and the proper ways to heat and cool each of these glasses. Students will come away with the basic knowledge...

(54) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

2 sessions

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Beyond The Bubble:Intro to Glassblowing II / III

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

In this intro class, students with some previous experience will move beyond basic shapes and explore how to start building more ornamented and interesting vessels. Topics will include mold-blowing into textured molds and sculptural mold-blowing into wire, as well as building up your bubbles with bitwork and other additions. We'll explore color overlays in detail and learn how color can be manipulated in the cold shop to create painterly designs...

(54) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$950

10 sessions

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Design Within Reach

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

This is a glassblowing class geared toward the intermediate/advanced student that is seeking to break out of the neo-classical shape universe. The course will focus on bubble set-ups, finding center, and creating drastic transitions in form. Demonstrations will focus on specific revelations that can open up one’s ability to create a broad spectrum of shapes. Some of these concepts are simple, but priceless, others may be frustrating for days and...

(54) Intermediate 18 and older
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$840

5 sessions

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Glassblowing 3

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

In this level III workshop, students will move beyond basic shapes and explore how to start building more ornamented and interesting vessels. This class continues to build on basic hand skills and a fundamental understanding of the way blown glass works as we attempt more complicated forms and techniques. Class will explore color overlays in detail. There will be a large emphasis on individual student interest; students will begin to research shapes...

(54) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$760

6 sessions

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The Ins and Outs of Internal & External Rings

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

This intermediate glassblowing workshop will focus on the folded ring used as a decorative element on tumblers and smaller vessels. Placement, timing and execution in relation to contour will be discussed. Other important issues such as working thinner, punties for smaller pieces and heat management will also be covered.  Prerequisite:  Due to the tricky nature of these techniques we highly recommend that students have completed at...

(54) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$525

2 sessions

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Glass 2: From Pencil to Punti

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

In this intermediate glassblowing class, students will advance their glass blowing skills by drafting technical drawings and executing them on the plow pipe or punti.  All drawings should be linear and have specific measurements.   Students will learn how to solve technical problems, how to create a variety of shapes and practice their drafting skills.  Often, when executing commissions or creating parts for a larger sculpture it...

(54) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$780

6 sessions

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Hot Glass Weekend

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Spend your weekend learning how to blow glass! In this class we will learn how to gather molten glass and begin to create different forms. We'll start with basic solid forms and progress towards blown vessels with color and other decorative methods. We will also explore the many possibilities of hot glass so we can better understand its potential. You'll finish the weekend with a whole new way of looking at glass as well as the many forms you'll...

(54) All levels 18 and older
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$450
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Glass FUNdamentals Weekend

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Glass FUNdamentals Weekend  The aim of this class is to introduce you to various technical and aesthetic aspects of glass as a material and glass blowing as a process. Through a series of hands-on projects, demonstrations and critiques, you will explore the fundamentals of glass blowing and basic cold-working techniques. You will be introduced to standard safety procedures and studio protocol, keeping you and people around you safe. You will...

(54) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$450

2 sessions

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