UrbanGlass Classes, New York

In this intermediate hot shop class we will explore the world of glass color. Using frit, bar and powders students will learn foundational color applications such as bar overlays and can expect to learn some wild and wacky color techniques as well. What to Expect: Students should have a foundational knowledge of blown glass and are expected to have...

This beginners flameworking workshop will explore the possibilities of sculpting molten glass rods at the torch to make colorful snakes! After covering safety protocol, we will move onto learning the techniques needed to create snakes in glass forms, including heat control and using different tools.  What to expect: Flameworking with soft glass...

In this class students will move between the kilns and cold shop to utilize fusing, slumping and coldworking techniques to carve through colorful layers of thin and regular Bullseye sheet glass to create a number of small scale projects such as tiles, bowls and/or platters. Hands on work will be complemented by demonstrations and a short presentation...

In this 3 hour workshop, get introduced to flameworking by making your own glass chain! We will cover cutting glass, using heat and gravity to our advantage in the shaping and formation of links, and creating connective loops to put it all together. Come ready to learn and have fun!  What to expect: Flameworking requires a little practice at...

This class will focus on interior and exterior folds: a technique in which, in the process of blowing, the glass is strategically folded on itself to produce a ring. This ring can be on the inside or the outside of the vessel. Folds can have practical or aesthetic value and can be incorporated into a design in a variety of ways. They can be used to...

Patterns, abstraction, realism, portraits - you can use them all to tell your story through color and images. Students will craft glass coasters, pendants, wall tiles, and plates exploring texture, color, and pattern. Using enamel paints, opaque and translucent glass, and layering, students will learn how to create a permanent 3D image in fused glass....

Designed for students with an introductory foundation in the hotshop who are looking for a little more guidance, this class will offer the technical support you need to bring your ideas to life. We will focus on practicing skills through a series of demos and exercises that students can put into practice and improve their skills. Please bring sketches...

In this class students will learn how to make a variety of molds for kilncast glass projects. We will start with open faced casting from folded paper and we will move on to two part press molds, which allow us to explore multi-sided detail and thinner forms. We will discuss how heat and glass selection affects the final product.  What to expect...

In this one day workshop, we will cover all different types of glues for glass. This includes UV glues, epoxies, silicones, and a variety of other techniques for glue assembly and construction. There will be demos as well as hands on time to students to try out different glues in class. This class is aimed at broadening your knowledge of cold construction...

Create your very own Glass Bead Hair Ornaments! This beginner friendly workshop requires no experience and will focus on flameworking glass beads for hair accessories. Students will learn the general skills of glass beadmaking and walk away with decorative, one of a kind beads to adorn their hair and life with. This class will be split into two sections....

The goal of the class is to teach the students the fundamentals of stained glass painting. We will cover tools and supplies needed. We will discuss the different types of paint to use their application and kiln firing temperatures. Examples will be shown of historic and contemporary painting techniques and how those techniques can be used for the...

There are so many possibilities when working with borosilicate in the flameworking studio. In this class students will learn new ways of incorporating color and patterns into their glass, making eye-catching marbles, making their blown forms cleaner, and incorporating all the skills to create detailed, beautiful pieces.   What to Expect:...