Discover the art of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper in this introductory course at 92nd Street Y. Expert teachers will guide you through the fundamentals of art, including line, shape, shadow, and perspective. Perfect for aspiring artists looking to build a solid foundation in drawing.
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Monday, Apr 1st, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the secrets of starting a drawing with confidence and improving your technique in this intensive class at The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will teach you the basic principles of light, shadow, and shading. Take the first step towards creating stunning artwork with this one-time opportunity.
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Wednesday, Mar 20th, 3–5pm Eastern Time
This class is for the complete beginner. If you want to try pottery but never had the chance, this class is for you. Held in the heart of New York City and taught by an experienced instructor, you will leave class having been introduced to the fundamentals of pottery wheel making.
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Saturday, Mar 23rd, 10am–12pm Eastern Time
Unleash your creativity and enjoy a stress-free painting experience at a relaxed and social workshop in Williamsburg. No previous experience is needed - our experienced artist will guide you step-by-step through creating a beautiful work of art. Bring your friends and coworkers, or enjoy a unique date night and have fun in a fun and creative atmosphere.
Next start date:
Thursday, Mar 21st, 7:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
Unleash your creativity in a relaxed and social setting, as an experienced artist guides you step-by-step through replicating a beautiful work of art. Bring your favorite beverages and enjoy a fun and stress-free painting experience with friends or colleagues at the Painting Lounge. Perfect for events, parties, or team-building workshops.
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Thursday, Mar 21st, 2–4pm Eastern Time
Brooklyn Glass assists the creative community by providing a studio environment for students, aspiring artists, and professionals working with glass. We are an advocate of the creative process, form, and innovative ideas. Brooklyn Glass enriches the cultural landscape and engages a vast creative community within the five boroughs of New York City.
Brooklyn Glass is a unique resource for artists and craftsmen working in the New York City area. Our facility and comprehensive programming create an environment unlike any other that supports the exchange of thought and technique. As an organization, we seek to promote innovation, education, and the studio practice of our community. We believe in developing and maintaining a sustainable creative environment in which ideas can flourish.
FAQs
What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse? Our most popular classes are Tumbler, Neon Weekend, and One-day Glassblowing.
How long have you been in business? Can you share a bit more about your history? Brooklyn Glass officially opened the doors to the public in 2011. Since then, we have welcomed glass-workers from all over to hone their skills as well as students who are interested in picking up a new art form.
What is your average class size? Our average class size is 6–9 students.
What is your typical student like? What are their goals? Our students are typically diversed: college students, parents, kids, couples, etc. Overall, they all share the similar desire to try a new art form and learn a new skill.
Can you recommend activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class? I would recommend Table 87 (fabulous pizza place/bar located on 3rd Avenue and 9th Street in Brooklyn). We have had many students and workshop attendees head over there after the course is over.
Reviews of Brooklyn Glass
(4.7-star rating across
369 reviews)
Neon: Weekend (Intensive)
Reviewed by Helen C. on 1/1/2021
Awesome course!
One Day Glass Blowing Workshop
Reviewed by Bree J. on 3/16/2020
The class was so much fun! Jessi is a great instructor, patient and helpful!
Shot Glasses
Reviewed by Belinda H. on 2/23/2020
The course at Brooklyn Glass was fantastic. Jessie and the other tutors were great at sharing their knowledge and kept us on track. I have always wanted to try glass blowing and I wasn’t disappointed
Free Form Vessels
Anonymous review on 1/19/2020
The class was great and the instructors were friendly, professional, and genuinely seemed to like teaching. It’s a real introduction into glass blowing and we made paperweights and bowls. I just wish the class started on time - while I know they want to wait for latecomers, everyone else ends up waiting. Definitely worth the money and travel though!
Free Form Vessels
Anonymous review on 1/12/2020
Teachers were very supportive of all skill levels and we each made 3 things!
Intro to Glassblowing: Tumblers Glasses
Reviewed by Mark F. on 12/30/2019
Course teachers were excellent and very personable.
One-Day of Neon
Reviewed by Eileen P. on 12/28/2019
The instructors were great and the experience so much fun. Best thing—you get to walk out with a very cool piece of neon art.
Intermediate Glass Blowing (8 weeks)
Anonymous review on 12/25/2019
Excellent instruction and the class was free form enough that everyone could progress at their own pace.
Intro to Glassblowing: Tumblers Glasses
Reviewed by Shaun W. on 12/16/2019
Had a great time, the instructors were great, interesting, challenging and fun, would definitely recommend
Holiday Ornaments (One Day)
Reviewed by Ashleigh P. on 12/8/2019
Absolutely wonderful class - if you're on the fence, stop considering and sign up! The time flies, it's a lot of fun. Course instructors are very friendly and informative. The shop puts safety first, but still keeps the class fun. I just got home, but am already thinking about signing up again!
One-Day of Neon
Reviewed by David M. on 12/8/2019
Such a great class. Super hands on, interesting and at the end, you walk away with a working neon light. So great. Highly recommended!
One-Day of Neon
Reviewed by Lisa L. on 11/25/2019
Very fun class- thought it was a good intro to help you decide if it's something you might want to pursue further. It was structured very nicely - never felt too rushed. Loved that we got to take home an abstract neon piece and learned some basic bends and techniques.
One-Day of Neon
Reviewed by Henno K. on 11/11/2019
Super fun day out.
Holiday Ornaments (One Day)
Reviewed by Sam H H. on 11/5/2019
My wife and I had fun. Next time though I might wear different clothes to protect from the heat. Or if the studio had gloves or leather apron or something. Other than that it was a blast and have recommended to friends!
Free Form Vessels
Reviewed by Katheryn R. on 11/4/2019
Really fun and and very hands on! You really learn the basics of blowing and pulling glass. We made some fun pieces and will definitly be taking another class here in the future!
One Day Glass Blowing Workshop
Reviewed by Spyridoula N. on 10/27/2019
Loved it! Going back for more classes!
Pumpkinmania One Day Workshop
Anonymous review on 10/14/2019
Class was easy to follow and we had plenty of time to practice. The instructor was nice and very informative.
One Day Glass Blowing Workshop
Reviewed by Toni D. on 10/1/2019
I loved the class so much. It was magical to transform liquid into solid and end up with something so beautiful. It really makes you appreciate what goes into an ordinary glass object. Our instructors were incredibly helpful and totally engaging.
Intro to Glassblowing: Tumblers Glasses
Reviewed by Charles C. on 9/23/2019
The class was Incredible! Alex, our instructor, made the class so interesting and made the process easy to understand.
Free Form Vessels
Anonymous review on 9/16/2019
first of all...the instructors were great. super nice. friendly and approachable. The issue was the class is waaaay to long for what it is and waaaay to expensive for what it is. In this 5 hour class you are interacting with glass for a total of maybe 10/15 minutes. A LOT of time is spent sitting around watching other people do stuff. I know a lot has to be explained but too much time is spent sitting around. For $220 i would expect a lot more time with the glass. Again, way to expensive for what it is. Working with the glass was fun but the instructors are really doing most of the work. I would highly suggest doing this in pairs for 1.5 hours and charging $100. Anything longer or more expensive i wouldnt be able to suggest to friends.
Students who have taken classes at Brooklyn Glass have positive things to say about their experience. They praise the instructors for their knowledge, patience, and helpfulness, with one student commenting that the teachers genuinely seemed to enjoy teaching. Overall, students feel that the classes at Brooklyn Glass are worth the money and travel.
Quotes:
1. "Jessi is a great instructor, patient and helpful!"
2. "The instructors were friendly, professional, and genuinely seemed to like teaching."
3. "We each made 3 things!"
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