Glass Blowing Classes in NYC, New York

In Brooklyn Glass’s 8 week neon course students will learn various skills needed to work with neon glass including basic tube bending techniques, layout and design preparation, and post production work such as wiring, mounting, and hanging a neon artwork. Students can expect to finish up to three small neon projects (both designed and bent by the...

Come experiment with color, texture, and optics to make your own unique glass ornaments in this one-day workshop. Students will learn basic safety in the hot glass studio, beginning techniques, and go home with an array of orbs showcasing different possibilities in this dynamic material. Open to all!

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 eggs decorations just in time for Easter.  No experience necessary.

Learn to melt and form Borosilicate Glass on the torch. Students will learn the basics of flame working and have a opportunity to create unique pieces of their own.

Join us to investigate creativity and experimentation in hot casting with an emphasis on process. Cameras and video are highly encouraged as sometimes the documentation will be more interesting than the product! Class will begin with the basic techniques of hot casting and quickly evolve into the nontraditional and experimental. Alternative materials...

In this class, students will learn how to create images and textures on glass in both the hot and cold shops, using these studios to explore a wide array of techniques. Through discussions and planning, we will emphasize design and personal style, and how to translate those ideas to glass.  In the hot shop, we will cover color overlays and stuff...

Do you want to build a snowflake? Come and play with us in the flameworking studio as we turn glass rods into eye-catching, shimmering creations. All skill levels and ages are welcome.  Topics covered will include  basic borosilicate glass skills such as solid seals, gathering, stretching, bending, and assembling, which we will use to construct...

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...

Learn the basics of safety and proper tools to explore a range of techniques including hot glass studio, flameworking and neon, stained glass and coldworking.  No prior experience needed.

Make this Mother's day one to remember! Show Mom how much you care with a handmade flower. This fun and exciting 3 hour workshop will give students the chance to learn how to gather and manipulate molten glass, add colors of your choice, and shape it into a beautiful piece of glass art that is mom’s to keep. Q: What if I'm unable to come back to...

During this two day intensive, you will learn how to craft borosilicate glass into functional pipes. Working with borosilicate glass, you will be guided through the process of blowing out and shaping hollow forms to create your own pipes. The class will start with a lesson in basic torch usage & safety, then move into hollow shaping....

During this 5 hour intensive, students can expect to make 3-5 borosilicate dabbers. There are a multitude of introductory techniques that can be applied, allowing each student to create a one-of-a-kind item. Use these items for perfume bottles, to stir up your drinks and much more! Beginners welcomed.

Enjoy your Valentine’s day with a memorable glassblowing experience! Learn to gather from the furnace, add color and use a mold to create your own unique, hand-made glass hearts! One ticket covers the cost for 2 people, so bring your significant other and create memories and art.

Intermediate to Advanced Glassblowing 2 Day Class Focused on Learning Blown Feet and Various Cup Shapes. Are you an intermediate glassblower in upping your glassblowing game? Come play with bubbles in this fun and fast paced class. We’ll uncover the mysteries of blown feet and building off a bubble. Learn the teamwork and timing involved in this...

In Brooklyn Glass's 8 Week Letter Course students will focus on learning the advanced skills required to bend letters and work from a pattern.  We will begin by mastering basic tube bending techniques and layout & design preparation in order to move on to bending block letters. Students will also be introduced to post-production work such...