UrbanGlass
Classes in Brooklyn
UrbanGlass, founded in 1977, is the largest artist-access glass center in the United States, offering a comprehensive education program at every skill level. With a faculty of renowned artists and designers, UrbanGlass provides inspiration and resources to artists from around the world.
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Intro to Sparkly Beads: Metal, Foil, Leaf, & Aventurine
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the art of creating dazzling wearable beads with sparkling materials like metal, foil, leaf, and aventurine. This workshop will guide you through shaping, coloring, and mastering torch techniques to transform inspirations from fruit and fungi into stunning glass beads. Open to all skill levels, ages 12 and up. Return to collect your cooled creations the next day.
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$145
Intro to Beadmaking
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the art of flameworked glass as you learn to create unique beads in this beginner workshop at UrbanGlass. Explore color, form, pattern, and texture as you shape molten glass rods into wearable works of art. No previous experience is required. This course is best suited for ages 12 and up.
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$145
Found Object to Wearable Sculpture
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
In this hands-on studio class, students will explore ideas for combining metal, found objects and glass to create wearable art. Students will be introduced to basic jewelry fabrication skills. This knowledge will be complimented by cold working techniques including grinding and polishing to create ‘gems’, and engraving and sandblasting to create various surface effects. By the end of the weekend the results will be stunningly unique mixed-media...
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Glass Bead Weekend Workshop
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
In this intensive, information filled weekend workshop students will learn the basics of flameworking by learning to fabricate glass beads. Seasoned students will have the opportunity to hone their skills and expand their skill set. A variety of shaping and surface embellishments will be covered, including dots, lines, encasing with clear, drawing on the surface of the glass. Hollow bead forms and sculptural beads, will also be explored and cold...
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The Nature of Glass
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 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...
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$295
Glass and Fiber: Webs, Nests, Interconnections
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 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...
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Adorned with Fire
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Flameworking with molten glass is akin to working with warm flowing honey – except that this material is 1200 degrees and solidifies into beautiful jewels that you can wear! Join us for a fun filled day of learning how to shape soft glass, using gravity and a few tools, to make wearable beads. No prior experience is necessary and no particular skill is required to get started. This beginner workshop will start with the basics (safety, lighting...
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$250
Splices: Color Affect + Thin Rothkos
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Can you feel color? In this beginners workshop led by Kacie Lees, we will focus on the technique of splicing neon tubes together and talk about how color affects our environments, our bodies, and our minds. Splices [aka seals] are a foundational technique in neon fabrication. From Laddie John Dill to Mark Rothko, we will discuss the vibrational powers of color pairings and paint our moods in light. What to expect: Participants can expect to leave...
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$295
Buds ‘n’ Slugs: Making a Glassy Garden
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This is a one-day introductory level solid sculpting course. In this course you will learn or re-learn the fundamentals of gathering and shaping solid glass. After learning a set of basic shapes, students will transition this knowledge to sculpting a variety of different garden-themed objects ranging from flowers, mushrooms, and caterpillars, to slugs/snails and butterflies for those students with more glassblowing experience. What to Expect: This...
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$290
Heart Beam: A Neon Heart Bending Workshop
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 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...
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$290
Melted Mosaics
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Unleash your creativity and explore the modern world of glass mosaics at UrbanGlass. Learn fused glass techniques to create smooth and mesmerizing mosaic pieces that will leave you in awe. No experience required; open to ages 14 and up.
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$295
Giving & Thanking - Holiday Beadmaking
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Get into the holiday spirit and create unique handmade gifts with UrbanGlass' fun and festive bead-making workshop. Learn design techniques and use a variety of shaping tools and embellishments to create your style of bead making. No experience is required, all skill levels are welcome.
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$265
Make a Stained Glass Piece
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the artistry of stained glass at UrbanGlass as you learn the techniques to create a stunning piece. From cutting and grinding to soldering and patina, this introductory lesson will provide all the guidance you need to bring your chosen design to life. No experience necessary!
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$275
Make Stained Glass
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the art of creating stunning stained glass pieces in this introductory course. Choose a design, cut and grind glass, solder your pieces together, and finish with cleaning and patina. No experience necessary, open to ages 14 and up.
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$275
Intro to Fusing
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the magic of glass fusion in our "Intro to Fusing" class, where you'll unleash your creativity and craft personalized designs from flat sheet glass. From mastering cutting and grinding to experimenting with stringers and frit, ignite your artistic flair as you create one or two unique fused pieces under 5" in any direction. Join us for a transformative journey into the world of fused glass artistry.
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$250
Etched Glass Beads: From Sticker to Sandblaster
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the art of crafting unique etched glass beads in this hands-on workshop. Use stickers, vinyl, and various materials to design and etch your own personalized beads. Explore different shapes and color combinations while creating wearable art. Perfect for beginners looking to develop new skills and gain confidence in beadmaking.
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Intro to Flameworking for Craftspeople
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the possibilities of borosilicate glass as you learn to bend, cut, and join glass rods using a torch. This hands-on workshop empowers you to bring your creative ideas to life while mastering flameworking fundamentals. Perfect for advanced beginners, you'll gain confidence and skills to independently craft intricate glass forms.
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$250
Rings and more
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the art of glassmaking in this beginner workshop where you'll learn to create your colorful glass objects, including rings and standing vases. Gain confidence and skill as you shape molten glass with basic tools and practice heat control with the torch. No experience necessary, open to ages 12 and up.
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$250
Boro Figures: From Pieces to Perfection
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Master the art of borosilicate glasswork as you create unique figures, pendants, and intricate designs. This hands-on class guides you through prepping and combining glass pieces into stunning creations, while honing essential flameworking techniques. Perfect for beginners, you'll leave with newfound skills and a custom glass chain to showcase your artistry.
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$250
Introduction to Kilnformed Glass: The Glass Postcard
UrbanGlass See all classes by this school @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Students will learn to create their own unique postcard and also how to handle the tools and equipment of the cold shop to refine and finish each postcard. In this two session class students have the opportunity to create a 6” x 4” multi-layered ‘postcard’ to explore what happens when glass is used in a painterly manner; to create imagery and depth in the glass. A range of cold working techniques will be explored, including grinding, polishing,...
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Reviews of UrbanGlass
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Mirror Party
I enjoyed the class and learned a lot. However, I do feel like I did not fully understand the chemical reaction so I would like it to be explained a bit more. After we completed the project, it was not clear when we were able to pick up our product and how to add the finishing touches. I felt I had to keep following up to figure out how to get my belongings completed. -
Intro to Fusing- Coasters
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Paperweight Glass Blowing Party
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Paperweight Glass Blowing Party
This was a great experience- urban glass was well set up to accommodate the class size and very organized. The staff was amazing and very talented. I recommend this class very highly to anyone wanting to explore glass -
Stained Glass 101
Great instructors, great pace, great facility! -
Intro to Sparkly Beads: Metal, Foil, Leaf, & Aventurine
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Neon 101
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Intro to Stained Glass
I went in expecting to learn how to make stained glass, and I learned how to make stained glass! I actually made more pieces than I expected. -
One Day Mosaics
The teacher was wonderful. Supplies were plentiful. We got a great tour of Urban Glass so I need to decide what to try next. I think everyone was very pleased with their projects. Please note that the projects are 10x10 inches. It was a pleasant surprise that they were larger than a coaster. -
One Day Mosaics
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Glassblowing 101
I had a great experience and learned a lot! -
Paperweight Glass Blowing Party
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Paperweight Glass Blowing Party
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Neon 101
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Neon 101
Amazing class. Teaching staff was very knowledgeable and patient, I learned a lot and highly recommend anyone interested in neon to go for this class! -
Intro to Beads
exactly what we wanted -
One Day Mosaics
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Intro to Beadmaking
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One Day Mosaics
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Intro to Stained Glass-Color Theory
I didn’t feel very well so I left early day one and couldn’t attend day 2.
