Neon is vibratory visual calisthenics and a sculpture across liminal atomic boundaries. Its palpable glow and high-visibility powers of attraction affect our environments, our bodies, and our minds. Yet, light itself is massless and intangible – a no medium – an absence of material substance that our human forms use to perceive heat, space, distance, time, and motion. In this 5-evening technique-based course we will develop independent approaches to the practice of neon and embed our 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: Participants can expect to leave with approximately two units
Eligibility: No experience required. Open to ages 14 and up.
Pick-up: Neon tubes will be bombarded during the class, so students should leave with finished units of neon. Should processing take additional time, 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.
