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The Cool Side of Glass: Carving the Block

Discover the art of carving glass with precision and creativity in this intensive class at UrbanGlass. Learn techniques such as sawing, grinding, engraving, and more to transform a clear or multi-colored block of Bullseye glass into a stunning sculpture. No experience is required.

  • All levels
  • 14 and older
  • $475
  • 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 9 hours over 3 sessions

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  • $475
  • UrbanGlass - Brooklyn @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
  • 9 hours over 3 sessions
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  • Fri, Apr 05 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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What you'll learn in this glass sculpture class:

In this 3 day intensive class, students will be given a clear or multi-colored block of Bullseye glass, and will be introduced to a wide range of cold shop equipment to carve the block into a small scale sculpture.

Areas covered will include sawing, grinding and polishing, drilling, wheel cutting, wheel and flexible shaft engraving, sandblasting and hand lapping. Each of these techniques allow for an array of possibilities when creating in the cold shop. Hands on work will be complemented by a short presentation on historical and contemporary cold worked glass.

What to Expect:

  • Class time will alternate between demonstration and work time.
  • The cold shop is a loud studio with machines with running water, ear plugs can be provided.
  • Closed toed, waterproof shoes are required for working in this studio.
Eligibility:

  • No experience required.

School Notes:


Preparing for class 

  • It is recommended that students bring notebooks and water bottles to in person classes. All basic materials and supplies needed for the class will be provided. If students wish to use specific tools or materials not supplied in class they are responsible for obtaining these items themselves. 

Studio Attire 

  • For your safety, protective eyewear must be worn at all times in all areas of the UrbanGlass Studio. We will provide appropriate eyewear for your use. Appropriate work clothes are also required. Flammable or synthetic fabrics, sandals and open-toe shoes are not allowed. Long hair must be tied back.

Refund Policy

Enrollment cancellations made outside sixteen (16) days from the first day of class are eligible for a refund less a 5% processing fee. Refunds will not be granted for any cancellations made inside sixteen (16) days from the first day of class, or for withdrawals during class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Founded in 1977 by artists Richard Yelle and Erik Erikson as the New York Experimental glass workshop, UrbanGlass was the first artist access glass center in the United States and is now the largest. Previously, those interested in working in glass could only do so at art schools, in factories or by...

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