Glass Blowing Classes in NYC, New York

Learn how to create your very own blown glass tumblers and mugs in this one-day workshop. Apply colors, patterns, and decorative glass handles and enjoy a great introduction to glass blowing. This class makes a wonderful gift as does the beautiful work that you will make.

This class is great for the curious at heart who want to learn more about making glass by hand. Students will begin to learn about the fluid nature of glass by working directly with the 2100 degree molten glass to form and shape it into beautiful hand crafted art objects. Each student should expect a hands on experience and to work as team to help...

One-Day of Neon at Brooklyn Glass is a concise introduction to the art and science of neon tube making! Students can expect to learn about the components that make a neon tube, the tools needed, and the method to create a spectacular custom light source. Students can expect to create an abstract piece of neon, using various torches with intimate instruction....

Learn to create beautiful glass objects using this ancient craft. Students learn to create patterns, cut foil, and solder stained glass into a variety of useful and sculptural forms that include candle holders, night lights, mirrors, and light catchers. Ample individual assistance enables each person to pursue his/her individual projects. Please...

This one-day workshop is a perfect introduction to glass blowing. You will learn the basics of gathering and blowing at the glass blower's bench. Then, you will create your very own unique glass pumpkins, squash and other harvest decorations just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving. No experience necessary.

Step by step you will learn: 1. Creating a resistant shape/Design a pattern How to design your own a piece. Understanding the tension of the materials, it's own weight and external exposure, such as light, wind or rain. Each piece of glass will have a designed template by the student. 2. Smoothing the edges/Use of the Glass Grinder How...

Students will begin their glass journey by learning the basics of working with 2100 degree molten glass. Students begin with basic techniques of gathering and shaping hot glass and then learn how to create various blown shapes like cups, bowls, plates, bottles and more. Unlike other glass studios, our classes are housed within a fully functioning...

Create your own shot glasses in this one-day glassblowing course. In the hotshop, you will learn to apply colors and shape glass into one-of-a-kind shot glasses. Students can expect to make 2-4 shot glasses per workshop. Beginners welcomed. 

Learn how to shape and control molten glass on the torch. In this one day class we will work by shifting from blown to solid forms. By applying color to the outside of a blown spheres and imploding them we can create pattern and form under a lens of clear. Beginners welcomed.

Strengthen your skill set during this eight-week bead-making workshop. Topics will cover a variety of techniques including shaping, sculpting, twisted cane, feathering and dots. Gain confidence in understanding heat and control, and enjoy the opportunity to express your artistic voice through kiln manipulation.  Sketchbook drawings are strongly...

Explore the ways to use a two-part plaster mold for both ceramics and glass. Starting with mold construction, students will learn how to use the mold for slip-casting at BKLYN CLAY and wax working at UrbanGlass.  Ceramic pieces will be bisque fired and glazed at BKLYN CLAY. Waxes will be used for lost-wax kilncasting, resulting in a cast glass...

This one day class is a great and fun way to learn the basics of the glass blowing fundamentals. You will learn how to gather and manipulate molten glass at the blower bench and then you will create your very own unique “Spooky Halloween” glass ornament. You will be able to apply a variety of colors and manipulate the shape of your glass piece....

Glass and light - what a perfect combination! This course will explore a variety of light sources to incorporate into your glassblowing practice. We will work in the hotshop to create blown forms and delve into glass blowing techniques like basic mold blowing to create them with efficiency.  The coldshop will be available to cut, grind and finish...

You will be painting and gilding glass in this class. IT IS SERIOUSLY cool but not for beginner painters, please. You must have experience with Annie Sloan products because it is a fast-paced class with elevated techniques. Important thing to note: Please wear clothes and shoes appropriate for painting. Are materials provided and included in cost...

In this eight-week neon lettering class, learn the advanced skills required to bend letters and work from a pattern. We will focus on mastering the basics of tube bending techniques as well as layout preparation in order to create, wire, and display your own neon signs. By the end of the class, students will have the skills and confidence to work...