Brooklyn Glass Classes, New York

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 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. 

Breathe life into molten glass at temperatures above 2,300º by blowing glass on the torch. Concentrating on functional objects such as bud vases, perfume bottles and jars, participants will learn to shape and decorate open forms. Using both colored and clear glass you with have the opportunity to create unique pieces to bring home.

Work at the torch to create colorful flowers encased in clear glass. Learn flame-working techniques and how to work with molten glass by creating patterns and compressing them into flower marbles, pendants, or paper weights.

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...

Modeled after our One Day of Flameworking class but exclusively for our younger glass enthusiasts, this course will teach you all the basics of flameworking and working with borosilicate glass. Youths 12-17 are welcome in this 5 hour workshop, although you must be at least 5 feet tall to reach the workbenches!   Students will work together with...

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...

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.

Corporate events are a great way to bring your team together for a fun day of activity and art! Glassblowing is an inherently team-based activity, utilizing three people to a workspace. If you’re looking for something new and exciting for your office or staff to bond over, Brooklyn Glass is the answer. Students will make 1-2 objects depending on...

Summer plans filling up fast? Take our condensed workshop, Afternoon Glassblowing! It’s the perfect way to introduce yourself to traditional Italian glassblowing, a little bit at a time! In this course, students will learn all the basics taught in One Day Glassblowing but in a slightly shorter session. Pared down from 5 hours to 3, students will...

Come create and learn in our afternoon workshop centered around the beautiful form of glass art known as Fusing. In this course, students will create their own works of art out of solid pieces of glass that will then be fused together to create a cohesive object. Perfect for students young and old (min age 5 years to participate) and a great way...

Teens Ages 13-18 will take over the Brooklyn Glass Studio in this intensive summer class!  This one week summer program introduces the students to the science and art of glass working with the guidance of our highly knowledgeable teachers.  This will give students a hands-on experience of learning the many facets of glass in one of the...

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...