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Found Object to Wearable Sculpture
UrbanGlass @ 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...
Glass Bead Weekend Workshop
UrbanGlass @ 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...
Make Glass Beads and Jewelry for High School Students
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Unleash your creativity and design stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry in this hands-on glass bead-making course for high school students. Discover the art of manipulating glass, shaping beads with heat and gravity, and exploring color and texture to transform your designs. Join us at UrbanGlass for a journey of self-expression and the joy of creating your own handmade jewelry.
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Trash sMash-Up
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Jump into this fun packed weekend of making and recycling with your loved one. This class is designed for all ages. Everyone is encouraged to bring in glass trash to be transformed into anything from unique pieces of jewelry, wind chime, drinking glass, cheese tray or container for your plants and herbs. During this workshop, students will learn how to enamel, drill holes, cut and melt glass. Use your imagination and repurpose waste to...
Production Cold Working
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
An overview of production coldworking techniques. This class will give students the foundations to tackle multiples in the cold shop with an eye towards efficiency. We will cover the gamut in the cold shop from torch pop to final polish and drilling holes. All experience levels are welcome. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, there are no makeups allowed. Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me...
The Nature of Glass
UrbanGlass @ 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...
$295
Glass and Fiber: Webs, Nests, Interconnections
UrbanGlass @ 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...
Adorned with Fire
UrbanGlass @ 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...
$250
Glass Monster: All Ages Flameworking
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn how to create the monsters in the night in this one day Halloween themed glass experience. We will learn spooky flameworking techniques, like how to fuse the glass together to make arms and legs, pull the glass to make tentacles, sculpt the glass to make eyes, lumps and bumps. Come join in this experience and make your imaginary monsters come to life!
$275
Beadmaking Bonanza (Ages 9+)
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover basic tips and tricks for melting glass at the table torch into wearable beads! Delve into a variety of decorating techniques from simple dots to raking several colors across the surface to create a feathered effect. Students will also learn how to roll hot glass over different surfaces to add texture. This class is for participants ages 11 and up, 9 with parent/guardian. Please Note: Preparation for Classes Students should bring...
$275
Plant Your Ideas: Recycled Glass Planters (Ages 9+)
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn how to cut, glue and re-assemble found glass into a planter for your home! Bring in any glass vessels you are willing to remix, including bottles, dishes, and cups. We will learn basic coldworking techniques including cutting, grinding, and beveling glass. Small plants will be provided to complete the projects. This class is for participants ages 11 and up, 9 with parent/guardian. Please Note: Preparation for Classes Students should...
$275
Neon Display: Techniques and Handling
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This course will describe and demonstrate various techniques employed to display and mount neon signage and artwork. Students will learn how to evaluate a neon structure (neon tube) in terms of how it may inform the display, or mounting method. Different materials utilized to support the neon glass, as well as a demonstration of the tools involved, will be discussed. Owing to the somewhat fragile nature of the glass tube, information...
Splices: Color Affect + Thin Rothkos
UrbanGlass @ 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...
$295
Buds ‘n’ Slugs: Making a Glassy Garden
UrbanGlass @ 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...
$290
Heart Beam: A Neon Heart Bending Workshop
UrbanGlass @ 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...
$290
Melted Mosaics
UrbanGlass @ 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.
$295
Hoops and Dangles: Glass and Silver Earrings
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This collaborative course is all about earrings! Over the course of two Saturdays we will execute two pairs of earrings from start to finish using production-style methodology. For week 1 students will learn to flamework beads at UrbanGlass and spend time creating a matching set. These will become a part of their finalized wearable pieces at Brooklyn Metal Works in week 2 of the course, where students will be learning basic soldering, plier work,...
Giving & Thanking - Holiday Beadmaking
UrbanGlass @ 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.
$265
One Day Boro
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the captivating art of flameworking with borosilicate glass in this immersive workshop. Unleash your creativity as you learn to bring sculptures to life using this versatile material. Perfect for beginners and returning students alike, this experience is bound to leave you inspired.
$265
Intro to Beadmaking
UrbanGlass @ 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.
$95
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