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Unleash your creativity with sculpture classes in New York City. From beginner-friendly workshops to advanced techniques, discover the joy of working with different materials and gain the skills to bring your artistic visions to life.
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A Sculptural Take on Scientific Flameworking
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This class will cover artistic and scientific techniques using borosilicate glass. Sculpture, murrini, and glass chains are among the many possibilities. Some of the scientific techniques include side, ring, and blind seals. With lots of individual attention, students are encouraged to bring sketches and ideas. Emphasis will be on exploration, spontaneity, investigation and fun. Open to all skill levels.
From Hot to Cold and Back Again
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
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 on historical and contemporary kiln and cold worked glass. What to expect: Students will...
Casting the Void
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Get a look inside the world of negative space casting in this introspective class! Capitalizing on the transparent quality of glass, we’ll create unique sculptural objects that you can look inside of to see a negative shape. We will create cast hollow core blocks with interior voids that when viewed through the outside of the sculpture appear as a ghostly remnant of an object. This class will cover the hollow core casting process, writing kiln...
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Pulling the Figure from Glass
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Get inspired by a favorite subject throughout art history - the human figure! This class will focus on sculpting the human figure in borosilicate glass. We will start with learning and discussing theories of human anatomy in conjunction with initial techniques in shaping and cutting glass rod. Each student will start by sketching out ideas, playing with body parts and poses, then translate these ideas into clear and color forms using the torch....
Sculpting 101
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Immerse yourself into the world of solid, hot-sculpted glass in this 5-day intensive class! You will be working in the hot shop with a variety of torches and tools to create detailed artworks, and incorporating various ways to apply color and texture. This course will be a general overview on solid sculpting and assemblage. What to Expect: Students will focus on learning and improving sculpting techniques and color applications, rather than...
Face Forward
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Gather round this August to join Kate Hush for her first (in person) course at UrbanGlass! The time has come to Face Forward. In this 5 evening neon intensive she will guide you through the process of designing, sculpting, electrifying, and then displaying the touchstones of vision and sound - the eyes, and the mouth. Will your lips glow blue or eyes beam red? The choice is yours to make in this neon adventure. Because who wouldn’t want to place...
Objectifying Words : An Exploration in Narrative Sculpture
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Using narrative as a central theme, students will explore the versatility & potential of borosilicate glass through space, form, & texture Sculpting in glass is so much more than creating shiny objects that occupy three dimensions, it is a unique amalgamation of technical skill, intuition, and a way to bring visual form to our voices. Using narrative as a central theme, students will explore the versatility and potential of borosilicate...
An Exploration in Kilncasting
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Simply put, kilncasting is the process of using molds to replicate an object in glass through a kiln firing. During this six week class, we will dive into the steps required to execute a kilncast glass object, learning about several different methods along the way. Over the weeks, we'll explore a variety of mold materials to help us get from the original object to a wax model, then finish the class by casting our waxes in glass. Mold materials will...
Cold Working to Save the World
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the transformative power of cold working in this immersive class at UrbanGlass. From basic grinding to advanced surface patterning, students will gain new skills and a fresh perspective on using cold working techniques to create stunning artwork. No previous experience is required.
Particular about Particulates - Pate de Verre Glass
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
In this three-day whirlwind experience, students will be introduced to the traditional pate de verre casting process. Pate de Verre is a technique that was coined in late 19th Century France, but which has its roots in antiquity. This painterly casting process consists of mixing crushed colored glasses with a liquid binder to form pastes that can be placed into a heat-resistant mold and fused in a kiln to create a solid glass object. The resulting...
Flameworking III: Blow it UP
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
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 after completing their class? A: No Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing their class? A: No Q: Can I take home what I make in this class? A: Yes Q: Is this class hands on? A: Yes Q: Is there anything else I should be aware of...
Goblets: Build ‘Em Up, Break ‘Em Down
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This class is intended for the mid to advanced student looking to broaden their horizons and improve hand skills by way of the traditional Venetian goblet. With focus on teamwork, form and function, timing and garage work, students will leave the class with a better understanding of the material and how to assemble simple, as well as complex goblets. Starting with the foundation of joining two bubbles together to make simple...
Exploring Glass Lamination
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This workshop will explore how glass lamination can enrich one's artistic palette and expand technical vocabulary, layering sheets of glass, inclusions, and adhesive for dynamic effects. Students will learn how to design for a particular desired outcome and to use transparency, translucency/opacity, and textural variety of glass as a palette. Blocking, redirecting, reducing or enhancing light, alternating luminosity and vibrancy, and creating glass...
Glass Crush: Up-Cycling Glass in the Kiln
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for a weekend of experimentation as we learn how to re-use found glass and re-think what can be created from waste. Students will be encouraged to bring in found glass to cut and crush. However, glass scraps of different shapes and colors will be provided. We will cover basic skills such as cutting, fusing, slumping and re-assembling found glass into sculptural or functional objects using the heat of a kiln. Open to all ages 11 and...
Intermediate Glassblowing - Intro to Goblets
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Take your glassblowing skills to the next level with UrbanGlass' hands-on course. Join us for a week of intensive practice as we explore techniques for efficiently blowing thin glass and creating stunning goblets. Previous experience required.
The Cool Side of Glass: Carving the Block
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
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.
Intro to Soft Glass: Snakes
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Unlock your creativity and learn the art of sculpting molten glass at UrbanGlass. Join our beginner flameworking workshop and discover the magic of creating colorful snakes using soft glass. Gain confidence and skill as you master heat control and explore different techniques in this hands-on studio experience.
$190
Slumbering in Stone: Introduction to Carving
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Carving in glass and stone involves both patience and foresight, requiring an ability to visualize three dimensional forms hidden within raw material. While there are various traditions of shaping hard siliceous materials, the coldshop offers a modern range of tools and processes utilizing diamond abrasion. This workshop will give students an introduction to methods of carving using the tools of the coldshop, with special attention given towards...
The Glass Postcard (One Day Fusing)
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the transformative power of glass as you create a stunning glass "postcard" inspired by your image. Learn cutting, assembling, and fusing techniques while incorporating clear and colored sheet glass and glass powders to add depth and dimension to your artwork. No experience is required.
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
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