Glass Blowing Classes in NYC, New York

Step by step you will learn: 1. Creating a resistant shape/Design a pattern How to design your own a piece. Understanding the tension of the materials, it's own weight and external exposure, such as light, wind or rain. Each piece of glass will have a designed template by the student. 2. Smoothing the edges/Use of the Glass Grinder How...

Learn how to create your very own blown glass tumblers and mugs in this one-day workshop. Apply colors, patterns, and decorative glass handles and enjoy a great introduction to glass blowing. This class makes a wonderful gift as does the beautiful work that you will make.

This class is great for the curious at heart who want to learn more about making glass by hand. Students will begin to learn about the fluid nature of glass by working directly with the 2100 degree molten glass to form and shape it into beautiful hand crafted art objects. Each student should expect a hands on experience and to work as team to help...

One-Day of Neon at Brooklyn Glass is a concise introduction to the art and science of neon tube making! Students can expect to learn about the components that make a neon tube, the tools needed, and the method to create a spectacular custom light source. Students can expect to create an abstract piece of neon, using various torches with intimate instruction....

This one-day workshop is a perfect introduction to glass blowing. You will learn the basics of gathering and blowing at the glass blower's bench. Then, you will create your very own unique glass pumpkins, squash and other harvest decorations just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving. No experience necessary.

Open up new possibilities in glassworking or refine the skills needed to finish existing glass pieces in this four-week introductory coldworking course.  Classes will cover carving, cutting, sandblasting, and polishing glass, and provide insight into the equipment and processes of the cold shop. Students can incorporate these techniques into...

Get into glassblowing at Brooklyn Glass with our one-day apple making workshop. During these 3 hours, students will learn the basics of gathering from the furnace and shaping the glass.  We will provide you with multiple glass colors which can be applied to the apples. Use these glass creations as decorations or paperweights!  Beginners...

Students will begin their glass journey by learning the basics of working with 2100 degree molten glass. Students begin with basic techniques of gathering and shaping hot glass and then learn how to create various blown shapes like cups, bowls, plates, bottles and more. Unlike other glass studios, our classes are housed within a fully functioning...

Learn how to create your very own blow glass ornaments in this one day workshop. Apply colors, patterns, and decorative glass hooks and enjoy a great introduction to glass blowing. This class makes a wonderful gift as does the beautiful work that you will make. No experience necessary. Q&A Q: What if I'm unable to come back to collect the finished...

Create your own shot glasses in this one-day glassblowing course. In the hotshop, you will learn to apply colors and shape glass into one-of-a-kind shot glasses. Students can expect to make 2-4 shot glasses per workshop. Beginners welcomed. 

Join us for this 5 hour workshop focused on making flame worked marbles of various sizes and wearable pendants. Learn implosions, color application, and more. Work with borosilicate glass and torches to create one of a kind pieces of art. Start your own collection today! All levels welcome, absolutely no experience necessary.

Learn how to shape and control molten glass on the torch. In this one day class we will work by shifting from blown to solid forms. By applying color to the outside of a blown spheres and imploding them we can create pattern and form under a lens of clear. Beginners welcomed.

Give your plants a beautiful place to live with a glass-blown terrarium. This 5-hour intensive workshop will guide students through gathering from the furnace, blowing out the glass & applying color in order to create 1-2 glass terrariums. This class is excellent for beginners and will provide them with a concrete understanding of introductory...

Strengthen your skill set during this eight-week bead-making workshop. Topics will cover a variety of techniques including shaping, sculpting, twisted cane, feathering and dots. Gain confidence in understanding heat and control, and enjoy the opportunity to express your artistic voice through kiln manipulation.  Sketchbook drawings are strongly...

Glass and light - what a perfect combination! This course will explore a variety of light sources to incorporate into your glassblowing practice. We will work in the hotshop to create blown forms and delve into glass blowing techniques like basic mold blowing to create them with efficiency.  The coldshop will be available to cut, grind and finish...