Departing from traditional approaches, this workshop prioritizes the understanding of glass as material and its unique characteristics over a fixation on end results. The class invites hands-on exploration, encouraging participants to experiment with texture, form and some color. The emphasis is on cultivating an understanding of possibilities, creativity and personal expression rather than achieving perfection. Engage in both individual and collaborative projects, promoting teamwork and shared discovery. Take this class if you want to squish, pull, play, smush, twist, shape, and flop molten glass.
What to Expect: The hot shop is a loud studio, and can get quite warm. Glassblowing takes repetition and practice - expect failures along with successes
Eligibility: No experience necessary. Open to ages 14 and up.
Pick-up: The glass needs to cool down overnight, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work.
School Notes:
Preparing for class
- It is recommended that students bring notebooks and water bottles to in person classes. All basic materials and supplies needed for the class will be provided. If students wish to use specific tools or materials not supplied in class they are responsible for obtaining these items themselves.
Studio Attire
- For your safety, protective eyewear must be worn at all times in all areas of the UrbanGlass Studio. We will provide appropriate eyewear for your use. Appropriate work clothes are also required. Flammable or synthetic fabrics, sandals and open-toe shoes are not allowed. Long hair must be tied back.
