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Phillip Rucker (middle) attended our Virtual Su-CASA program for seniors, The Many Facets of Glass, in summer 2021. After learning about the many creative possibilities of glass remotely, Phillip received a scholarship to attend an in-person glassblowing class with teaching artist Anna Riley.

Thursday October 21, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

The Veteran Meets UrbanGlass By Phillip Rucker VA PRRC Outpatient

Now, I consider myself to be a reasonable man, most times. But the heat was like that of a molten steel factory just before pouring liquid steel into molds.…

Work by Michelle Bayat

Tuesday September 21, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

Spring 2021 Pratt Independent Study

Last spring we had the pleasure of hosting two Pratt students, Marie Møeller Joergensen and Michelle Bayat for a semester of Independent Study.…

Thursday September 16, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

UrbanGlass Partners with STEM Matters NYC

This August the UrbanGlass studios were buzzing with STEAM-y explorations thanks to our new partnership with STEM Matters NYC, a city-wide program funded by the NYC Department of Education. …

Wednesday September 1, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

September Studio Bulletin

Studio Updates for the month of September …

Saturday August 21, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

Daniel Rincon & Romina Gonzales

Daniel, UrbanGlass Bloomberg intern, leads an interview with artist Romina Gonzales.... In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, many artists may have felt a drop in drive to make artwork. …

Thursday August 5, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

Makeda Firmin & Susie Peck

Makeda, UrbanGlass Bloomberg intern, leads an interview with artist Suzanne Peck....Suzanne Peck is a visual artist, writer, curator and educator who lives and creates in Rochester, NY. She loves photography, digital video, literature, and finally, glass. …

Saturday July 17, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

Su-CASA 2021

Over the past several years we’ve had the incredible opportunity to grow partnerships with Brooklyn area senior centers through Su-CASA, a city-funded community arts program. Su-CASA has allowed us to bring ongoing mosaic classes to senior adults across the borough, giving them the platform to master a new skill, create community with their classmates, and share their stories through glass art. …

Wednesday July 7, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

Brooklyn Tech HS Virtual Senior Seminar, Spring 2021

Last week we were delighted to host an in-person reception in our Agnes Varis Art Center celebrating the end of a 9-week Virtual Seminar developed in collaboration with our community neighbor, Brooklyn Technical High School. …

Thursday May 13, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

UrbanGlass Partners with ART360º for Beadmaking at Cuyler Gore Park, Rain or Shine!

Beadmaking is one of the most ancient forms of glass, and also one of the most accessible and mobile. We were delighted to share this storied art form with Fort Greene residents at the pop-up ART360º event hosted by FAB Fulton on a rainy Saturday this May.…

Wednesday May 12, 2021 | by UrbanGlass Staff

UrbanGlass Again Partners with Fort Greene Park Conservancy: Earth Day Celebration

When FGPC invited us to collaborate on an Earth Day celebration in the park again this year, we were delighted to reimagine an activity and demo to inspire our neighbors! …