Pendants, Pairs, and Doublets: A Collaboration w/ BKMW

Full Course Name
Pendants, Pairs, and Doublets: A Collaboration with Brooklyn Metal Works

Join Bianca and Erin for this eight week course in glass and metalworking for jewelry using both UrbanGlass and Brooklyn Metal Works’ studios. The class begins in the cold shop where we will explore different ways to manipulate pre-cut pieces of glass, or “blanks”, into carved and faceted segments.

Students will learn to use the lathe, flat wheels, sanding belts, and dremels to achieve texture and a variety of finishes including the fabrication of glass doublets. Ultimately all glass will be transformed into small scale pendants in preparation to be joined with metal.

The BKMW section of this course will teach metal fabrication techniques to create settings for the carved glass objects. The focus will be on jewelry applications to create pendants and earrings. Processes will include sheet metal and wire manipulation, sawing, filing, surface embellishments, and finishing in the metal. Both cold connections and high temperature silver soldering will be taught.

Class meets at UrbanGlass March 22, March 29 and May 3. All other classes meet at Brooklyn Metal Works. There is no class on April 19.

Please Note:

Preparation for Classes
Students should bring notebooks to each class for sketching steps to techniques, recording inspiration, and planning class projects. Students wishing to use specific tools or materials not supplied in class are responsible for obtaining these items themselves.

Proper Studio Attire
For your safety, protective eyewear must be worn at all times in all areas of the UrbanGlass Studio. We will provide appropriate for your use. Appropriate work clothes are also required. Flammable or synthetic fabrics, sandals and open-toe shoes are not allowed. Long hair should be tied back.