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 to cut...

Learn how to create your very own blown glass tumblers and highball in this one-day workshop. Apply colors, patterns and enjoy a great introduction to glass blowing. This class makes a wonderful gift as does the beautiful work that you will make. Q&A Q: Can I take what I make home?  A: Yes! You will absolutely be...

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....

Create your very own hand-blown ice cream bowl! You will learn how to gather, blow glass, and add colors of your choice. Students can expect to make 2 bowls each per 5-hour workshop. No experience required – great for beginners!at for beginners! One Day Class

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...

For the beginner who wants to start their glass journey and to learn the basics of working with 2100 degree molten glass. Students begin with the basic techniques of gathering and shaping hot glass and then learn how to create various blown shapes like cups, bowls, plates, bottles and more. Working in teams, students will try their hand at creating...

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...

This five hour workshop will teach you all the basic information and techniques used in traditional glassblowing, while you create fun and unique glass fruits and vegetables that will last all year long! Try your hand at creating an eggplant! Why not a lemon, a chili pepper, a carrot or a zucchini? Using clear glass and applied color, learn how to...

Join us for our special Father’s Day workshop this June. Whether you’re looking for a special gift that you make yourself, or want to bring Dad to class as a participant and make something together, this class is for you! There is no better bonding activity than working together to create something beautiful. Make your very own pint glass or...

This intermediate glassblowing intensive will focus on the importance of the set-up shape to successfully blow forms in the hot shop. We will pay special attention to temperature and material distribution of the hot glass, to gain better control. Exercises will cover the basic steps such as gathering, popping bubbles, marvering, jacklines, punties,...

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 to cut...

Get fired up with this introduction to glassblowing. With an emphasis on teamwork, students will work together and rely on each other’s help to create solid and hollow glass objects. Sign up on your own, or with dad for a special shared experience!  Ages 11 and up, 10 with parent/guardian.

The process of melting glass to make artwork has been around for over 2000 years. You will get hooked on this enduring art form as you learn to cut, layer, and stack glass that will be melted (fused) in a kiln.  Learn the difference between a full fuse and tack fuse, and create pieces with color and depth that can only be achieved with this medium. ...

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.